| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility unable to provide certified food protection manager documentation. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed water pitcher being stored in hand sink at wait station. CDI: PIC removed pitcher. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed food employee washing and rinsing metal bowls in prep sink, items were not being sanitized. CDI: food employee placed bowls to be washed/rinsed/sanitized in dish machine. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed fried tofu in walk in cooler from last night above 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded item. |
|
21
|
0
|
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 noodles sitting out on counter at 99F. PIC stated they were being held out for service. Items have been sitting out for less than 4 hours. CDI: PIC placed noodles in walk in cooler to cool. In the future items will be held on TPHC. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 . Observed fried tofu sitting out on counter for service at 52F. CDI: PIC placed item in walk in cooler to cool down. Points not escalated due to improvement in cold holding from last inspection |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed tofu (missed cooling window) tightly wrapped in Saran Wrap. VR required within 10 days. |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed beef sitting out on counter to thaw, Observed chicken sitting in a bucket of water at prep sink. CDI: PIC placed beef in walk in cooler, PIC placed chicken under running water. |
|
55
|
0
|
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 vents and ceiling tiles above prep sinks with dust build up. |