| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC with knowledge of food safety but no one on staff with ANSI ACCREDITED certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw sausage stored in same ziploc bag as precooked sliced turkey bacon and raw bacon stored above pico in walk in cooler. CDI items relocated.
For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed employees use gloves to handle raw items and continue to handle RTE food product. CDI hands washed and gloves changed. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink build up on interior panel. Suggest checking unit once a week and cleaning as needed. |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
No |
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 mash potatoes made from the night before at 58F from the night before. CDI mash potatoes discarded.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed prep unit that was not maintaining temperature. Items in bottom unit were above 50F. CDI items discarded or moved to back reach in freezer to drop temperature. PIC will not store TCS items in bottom unit and only use prep top for TPHC until unit repaired. Verification required.
Observed walk in unit door that was not fully closed in the beginning of the inspection and all food items were holding at 42F. CDI door fully closed and items dropped. Suggested to PIC to get a self closing mechanism to ensure door doesn’t stay open and prevent temperature loss. Repeat.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.19 Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P
Observed facility without written procedures for items in prep top held on TPHC or hot items on stove used during brunch service. CDI provided written procedures will follow up to check on completion. Observed cold and hot products from the 12pm, that did not have visible time stamps, that were continued to be used after 4pm. CDI items discarded and fresh product added with time stamps.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
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
Observed mash potatoes in deep metal container that was covered and cooled from the night before. Suggest facility spread out product in shallow container and place in reach in freezer to quickly cool prior to storage. CDI item discarded.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be thawed:
(A) Under refrigeration that maintains the FOOD temperature at 5oC (41oF) or less; Pf or
(B) Completely submerged under running water:
(1) At a water temperature of 21oC (70oF) or below, Pf
(2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, Pf and
(3) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to rise above 5oC (41oF), Pf or
(4) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking as specified under 3-401.11(A) or (B) to be above 5oC (41oF), for more than 4 hours including: Pf
(a) The time the FOOD is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or
(b) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the FOOD temperature to 5oC (41oF);
Observed raw chicken tenders that was sitting in prep sink while thawing. CDI items moved to be cooked. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household waffle makers and fryer that was used in facility. Repeat. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets, handles, interior of reach in units, racks in facility, shelving, and equipment in need of cleaning. Repeat. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food and phones stored on prep surface where food and equipment for the facility stored. |