| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
9
|
0
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M PIC made direct contact with chicken inside of the walk in cooler after REHS asked him the reason behind chicken being above temperature threshold. CDI- Chicken was discarded for not meeting cooling. PiC was educated. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a number of foods inside of the walk in cooler without proper coverage with the use of a lid or plastic cling wrap. CDI- Foods were covered during the inspection.
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 raw beef stored below raw chicken. Reorganized by the person in charge during the inspection. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 whole baked chicken that was cooling the day before that was found at a temperature of 68F. CDI- Whole chickens were discarded. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . All time and temperature controlled foods for safety of cold holding shall maintain temperature threshold of 41F or below. Observed foods such as cabbage, beef steak, sliced tomatoes and queso cheese above temperature threshold. See temperature chart. CDI- Foods were moved to walk in cooler to cool down below 41F. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed multiple foods prepared days prior inside of the prep unit without date marking labels attached. Foods that were prepared the day before were labeled. All others were discarded. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed stainless steel cleaner stored above thawing shrimp. |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 unlabeled secondary containers holding water and oil in dry storage without a label attached. CDI- Labeled during the inspection. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed peppers and avocados inside of prep unit with stickers present. Ensure that these items are washed before placing inside to prevent possible contamination. CDI- Foods were removed and washed before placing back inside of prep unit. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Dishes shall be stored in a manner that allows them to effectively air dry. Observed metal pans on air drying shelves left wet stacked. Food establishment shall implement pyramid stacking method we to help fully air dry pans. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed build up on cooking equipment.
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 build up on shelving, sides of equipment, and counters throughout. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 build up attached to the floors behind grill equipment and dish room. Recommend a higher cleaning frequency. |