| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed orange chicken and fried rice uncovered at cook line. CDI - Foods covered. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41 F within 4 hours. - 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 lo mein noodles cooling at 54 F since previous day inside walk-in cooler. CDI - EHS educated and PIC voluntarily discarded product. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - 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. Observed shrimp and steamed green beans hot holding < 135 F. Products were placed out for services 30 minutes prior. CDI - Foods re-heated > 165 F. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed lo mein noodles without date marking requirement. PIC confirmed that the product was from yesterday. CDI - PIC date marked product.***No points deducted due to significant improvement since previous inspection. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 large container of lo mein noodles cooling tightly covered since previous day inside walk-in cooler. CDI - Food voluntarily discarded. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed x1 live cockroach at a front end of facility.CDI - PIC exterminated pest.***No escalation in points due to PIC demonstrating invoice of Terminix Commericial’s last date of service (7/12/22). Recommend PCO return for increased treatment plan. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed x2 employees with out hair restraints at cook line. CDI - Employees put on hair restraint. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed x3 damp cloths stored at front counter and kitchen prep table. CDI - PIC removed cloths. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket at lowboy. Repairs needed.***No escalation in points due to different category observed. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at plumbing underneath 3-compartment (sanitizer) plumb line. Repairs needed. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 detached vent cover above walk-in cooler unit. Also observed several damaged wall joint and floor tiles throughout facility. Repairs needed. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee AirPods case and cell phone stored on shelving unit above prep counter. CDI - Personal belongings removed. |