| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P
Observed an employee handle raw fish and then change gloves before moving to work with ready-to-eat foods. No hand washing was completed between these tasks. CDI - Owner stopped employee and they washed hands. |
|
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 one dented can in dry storage. |
|
14
|
0
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf
Observed red snapper on the menu with an asterisk for undercooking. No parasite destruction letter was available for this product. Owner stated that red snapper will be fully cooked until parasite destruction letter is obtained. |
|
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 pasta cooling at a rate of 0 degrees per hour in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Product was uncovered and brought to the reach-in freezer to rapidly cool. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed one spray bottle of sanitizer stored on top of a prep cooler. CDI - Item was removed. |
|
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 pasta noodles attempting to cool in a tightly covered, deep plastic pan. CDI - Item was uncovered and brought tot he reach-in freezer to rapidly cool. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. When thawing under running water, water must be 70 degrees or less. Pf
Observed fish packages thawing under 96 degree water. CDI - Cold water was turned on and hot water was turned off. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed a light gap on the bottom left corner of the back door that could allow pests to enter. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
Observed scallops and salmon stored on top of wiping cloths in the prep coolers. |
|
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 an employee preparing food while wearing a watch and bracelet. |
|
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 a cup with no handle being used to scoop sugar. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed rusting shelves in both walk-in coolers. Observed a large amount of tape holding the gasket together on the walk-in beer cooler. Observed torn gasket at the bottom of the main walk-in cooler. Observed a “household use only” blender. |
|
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.
Observed grease and slight food debris on shelves above the prep coolers. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P
Observed an active water hose connected to a ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off. Observed a pre-rinse spray hose without sufficient pressure to clean dishes. Mop sink hose is being used until it is repaired. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & 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 open dumpster doors. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 pitting and disintegration in certain portions of the concrete floor. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.
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 non-shatterproof bulbs in the heat lamp above plates. Observed employee cell phones stored on top of prep coolers. |