| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf Observed overall lack of control within kitchen over date marking and cooling processes. |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed employee health policy does not have non-typhoidal salmonella. EHS provided PIC with a copy of the updated policy. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written vomit and diarrhea plan on site. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a link to the state written plan via email and explained requirements. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee dump chemical from bottle into handsink. Observed 1/6 pan stored in handsink. CDI: EHS educated staff on proper handsink usage. |
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed severely dented can on multiple seams of peppers. CDI: Product was removed to an area for credit. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
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 unwashed produce stored over portioned and cooked beef. CDI: Beef voluntarily discarded. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed chili from yesterday at 45F in the reach in. CDI: Chili voluntarily discarded.
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed sliced pastrami that was cut yesterday still above 41F after cooling in reach in cooler. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility has agreed to do a risk control plan for cooling. EHS will follow up. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed one 1/9 pan of arugula above 41F in the prep top. All other items in facility were in compliance for cold holding. CDI: Arugula voluntarily discarded. |
|
23
|
3
|
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 on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed the following items with no date mark in coolers throughout facility: grilled onions, roast beef, hummus, sausage and tofu. CDI: All items voluntarily discarded.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed the following items held past their 7 day shelf life: grilled zucchini (1/7), chick peas (12/28), artichokes (12/29), portabello mushrooms (1/12), tofu (1/11), soy sage (1/12), turkey sausage (1/12), egg salad (1/7), and tuna salad (1/11). CDI: All items voluntarily discarded. Facility has agreed to do a risk control plan (RCP) for date marking. EHS will follow up. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed no label on spray bottle with unidentifiable liquid. CDI: Product was dumped out. Observed bottle labeled as sanitizer with degreaser in it. CDI: Bottle properly labeled. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed sliced meats cooling while tightly packed in containers and stacked in reach in cooler. Observed soup cooling in deep, covered container. CDI: Soup voluntarily discarded. Meats sliced today were spread out and cooled rapidly in the walk in cooler. Pastrami from yesterday was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed heavy dust build up on walls and ceiling near vent at entrance to kitchen. Ensure more frequent cleaning. |