| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (C) To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. At beginning of inspection, EHS observed multiple employees wash hands, turn off faucets bare handed, then dry their hands and clean off excess splash and moisture at the handwashing sinks using paper towel. CDI - EHS coached PIC and food employees as to the proper usage of a handsink, including when and how to wash, limitations on its usage, and how to turn off the handsink without recontaminating hands. Observed corrective handwashing before the beginning of food prep, and throughout inspection.
Note - EHS has observed considerable improvement in handwashing since previous inspection. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw beef patties thawing above pickles in corner prep unit underside.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed chicken breasts stored above beef burger patties in WIC.
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 peppers and lettuce stored above ranch and blue cheese dressings in WIC.
CDI - WIC and corner prep unit underside were reorganized 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 various containers of frozen food items in reach in freezer without any lids. Cover to prevent contamination. REPEAT. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 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 three (3) bins of sliced provolone chees in the WIC date marked for 09/13. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf Observed working spray bottle of pink fluid with no distinct label. Ware washing employee verified that it was sanitizer. CDI - Sanitizer bottle was effectively labeled.
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed household pesticide with spray wand stored on chemical storage shelf. PIC elaborated that it was being used on the outer perimeter of the facility. CDI - Pesticides were removed from chemical shelving and placed outside to be taken away by PIC. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 numerous unlabeled spice shakers and sugar bin without effective labeling. |
|
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 two (2) flies present in kitchen area. PIC has stated that facility does not currently have a contracted pest controller. REPEAT |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of unwashed lettuce stored directly on WIC floor. CDI - Lettuce was elevated to proper shelving to prevent potential contamination. |
|
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 two (2) employees at flattop grill with no effective hair restraints. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep surface. Maintain wet wiping cloths in sanitizer containers when not in use. REPEAT. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
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 metal scoop placed in sugar bin with handle making contact with the food. CDI - Handle was elevated out of bin to prevent potential contamination. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single serving Styrofoam cup stored in sugar bin. CDI - Cup was removed from bin. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 numerous nonfood contact surfaces, including prep table undersides, equipment gaskets, and prep unit cooler inner surfaces, with excess debris and food soils. Clean as needed to preclude the build up of soil and debris. |