| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Observed one employee water bottle stored on a shelf above a prep cooler. |
|
15
|
0
|
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 an open package of raw scallops stored above cooked chicken in the reach-in freezer. CDI - Item was moved to the bottom shelf. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & 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 5 pans of rice that had not cooled to 41 degrees over night due to them being tightly wrapped. CDI - Item were voluntarily discarded. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed a package of cooked kebabs in the reach-in freezer without a date mark. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded. Significant improvement made from previous inspection. |
|
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 five spray bottles of chemical without labels. CDI - Owner labeled during inspection. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 five pans of cooked rice that did not meet cooling parameters due to them being tightly wrapped. Observed five large pots of curry cooling down from 200+ degrees. Owner stated that they are moved to the walk-in cooler when they reach 135 degrees. EHS strongly suggests obtaining ice wands due to limited cooling space in the walk-in cooler and no walk-in freezer. Thick curry’s will have difficulty cooling in large pots. Owner stated that he will purchase ice wands at the supply store this afternoon. CDI - Rice was voluntarily discarded. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed one employee preparing food while wearing a watch. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed several wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed cups without handles being used to scoop spices and sugar. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed a “household use only” blender. |