| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed PIC unsure of what sanitizer test strips were needed to test dishwasher sanitizer, without knowledge of correct cooling parameters and methods, or date marking system. CDI-EHS assisted PIC in testing the dishwasher sanitization and explained the concepts of date marking and cooling. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events on site. CDI-EHS has emailed written procedures to PIC. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 mushrooms stored directly over RTE items in the WIC. CDI-EHS explained correct storage order to PIC. |
|
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. 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 . Observed cooked chicken cooling on a sheet pan to the left of the fryer. Food employee said cooling began at 11am. Chicken was 83F at 12:52pm. Chicken was 75F at 1:20pm. Cooling was not complete within 2 hrs. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded chicken. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
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 date marking system that held food for 8 days. This was discovered when EHS requested a sample date mark for an item prepared today. Noodles were also observed to be held past 7 days. No date marking was present on bagged mushrooms that had been cooked, frozen, and then placed in the freezer. CDI-PIC was educated on date marking and the noodles were discarded. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)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 Incorrect discard date/time was observed for foods held on TPHC. CDI-EHS educated PIC on importance of maintaining discard times for foods held with TPHC. |
|
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 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 . Observed food employee attempt to quickly cool food by transferring cooked chicken from a sheet pan to deep pans, covering, and placing in the WIC. Quick cooling was not achieved. |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of stainless steel food storage containers above dishwashing sinks. CDI-EHS showed PIC and dishwasher how to pyramid stack containers to facilitate air drying. |
|
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. Observed men’s toilet with large crack in the bowl. White duct tape was being used to cover it. Repair. |
|
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 food buildup on bottom of reach in coolers and freezer. A white buildup was observed on the lid of the ice machine and on the bottom shelving in the kitchen. Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed grease buildup and food debris on walls throughout kitchen. Discoloration was also observed on ceilings in cooking space. |