| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
18
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time and temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 Observed bean sauce prepared yesterday not cooled to 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. Observed half chicken from yesterday not cooled to 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. Observed chicken and falaffel cooling at 0F/min in walk in cooler. CDI: Falaffel vented and stirred. Chicken vented and then cooked.
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed cut tomatoes at 60F right at 4 hours post cutting.CDI: Tomatoes placed on a sheet pan and rapidly cooled during inspection. Observed feta cooling while tightly covered and at 53F at 3.5 hours post crumbling. CDI: Feta placed in a flat pan and rapidly cooled during inspection. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed some items in walk in cooler not holding at 41F and below. Cooler was patchy with regards to some food being in temperature and other food not based on location within the cooler. Air blowing in cooler was 37F. See #31. CDI: Items above 41F for unknown time were voluntarily discarded. Items above 41F for less than 4 hours were rapidly cooled by relocating or cooking. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
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 Observed some items in quart containers in walk in cooler date marked for today, when the original date the product was prepared was a day or two prior. CDI: Dates corrected. EHS and PIC discussed ensuring that staff is trained to put the original prep date of items on all containers throughout the holding process. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
31
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No
|
Yes |
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 Observed chicken and falaffel cooling in walk in cooler while tightly covered. Observed bean sauce still cooling from yesterday in deep plastic container. CDI: Chicken was vented and then cooked, falaffel was uncovered and stirred, bean sauce was voluntarily discarded. Observed feta and tomatoes cooling in deep covered containers. CDI: Items spread out onto flat pans and rapidly cooled during inspection.
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed walk in cooler is over capacity. Poor air circulation and overuse are also contributing to holding and cooling issues. EHS and PIC discussed several measures to ensure proper function including but not limited to reducing batch sizes of cooling items, adding hanging flaps to walk in door, and reducing the amount of food in the walk in by having an extra delivery. VERIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
35
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed cookies from “Big View” bakery on display in customer line as they approach the cashier. Items are not properly labeled. CDI: Items moved to behind the counter for customers to purchase. |
|
36
|
1
|
Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed many drain flies and fruit flies in back kitchen, especially around Clean dish area to the left of the freezer. PIC stated that they have a pest control company that comes every 15 days and was here 10 days ago. EHS stressed to PIC that he should address this specific concern with the pest control person. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
43
|
0
|
Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed case of single service containers stored on floor in dry storage room. CDI: Case lifted off of floor. |
|
52
|
0
|
Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open. Observed recycling lids open. This is a shared dumpster with the housing tenants in the same complex.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed large items such as a mattress in the dumpster enclosure. This is a shared dumpster with the housing tenants in the same complex. |
|
53
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed flooring throughout back kitchen in disrepair. Observed some flooring space in disrepair near grill area. |