| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
Yes |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed grill scraper and rag stored in the basin of the grill area handsink. Observed ice cubes in the basin of server area handsink. CDI - Grill scraper and dry rag were removed from the handsink basin. Hand sink usage was discussed with PIC. REPEAT.
A verification visit to provide additional handsink marking material and observe the status of hand sinks will be conducted.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed server area hand sink paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. CDI - PIC removed paper towels from dispenser and placed them in proximity to handsink. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed one (1) unwashed pineapple stored above ready to eat food in the primary WIC. CDI - Unwashed produce was moved to appropriate shelving to prevent potential contamination.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed two (2) bins of chicken breasts and one (1) bin of cod fillets uncovered in reach in cooler of chicken prep unit underside. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed one (1) open container of milk with no date mark in the primary WIC. PIC verified that the milk had been opened fewer than 24 hours prior. Observed one (1) open container of milk with no date mark in the server prep unit underside. PIC could not verify when the milk jug had been opened. CDI - Milk in the WIC was properly date marked. Milk in server prep unit underside was voluntarily disposed of by PIC. |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed two (2) small containers of diced tomatoes cooling while covered by plastic wrap in the kitchen reach in cooler. CDI - Covers were removed from cooling bins to allow tomatoes to cool effectively. Establishment was provided with prepared food one-step cooling chart. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed approximately six (6) packages of ROP frozen fish in grill drawer thawing under refrigeration without being removed from their reduced oxygen environment. CDI - EHS coached PIC and kitchen staff about proper thawing of ROP fish and task of opening ROP fish packaging was delegated to food employee. |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple spice shakers and oil bottles at the grill area, grill area prep unit underside, and kitchen reach in cooler without effective labeling. CDI - Labeling methods were discussed with kitchen area staff and PIC and working labels were affixed to stations and containers. REPEAT |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed approximately four (4) flies food prep areas over the course of the inspection. REPEAT
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed bar area garage door open at time of inspection with no means of preventing insect entry.
Note: Observed fly lamp in kitchen area at time of inspection; however, lamp was unplugged and not active at time of inspection. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) box of packaged cheese sauce and one (1) bus tub of hush puppy batter stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. CDI - EHS discussed food storage with PIC and items were elevated. REPEAT |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two (2) ice rods used to cool food items stored directly on the floor of the walk in freezer. CDI - PIC collected ice rods and placed them within the dish area for corrective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed waste dumpster without drain plug. Contact waste management company to provide a replacement drain plug. REPEAT |