| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 cleaning vomit/diarrheal events. CDI - Written procedures were e-mailed to PIC. -REPEAT- -0 points- |
|
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 bar equipment and glassware stored in handwashing sink in bar area. CDI - Bar equipment and glassware were removed by regulator. -0 points- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 chicken stored above raw ground beef in refrigerated drawer. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. -1.5 points- |
|
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 peppers and onions on griddle top hot holding at 107F. CDI - PIC reheated peppers and onions to 135F. -1.5 points- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
Yes |
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 all TCS foods in walk in cooler cold holding between 48F and 51F. Ambient air temperature inside walk in cooler measured 52F. CDI - PIC discarded all TCS foods and has contacted a technician to repair walk in cooler. Establishment has an additional walk in cooler used to store alcohol products and a walk in freezer. PIC has been advised to use remaining walk in refrigeration units while repairs are made. A verification is scheduled for October 4th, 2022 to determine if walk in cooler has been repaired. -1.5 points- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 metal containers of salsa in salsa cold holding unit with temperatures between 46F and 48F. PIC stated that salsa was recently made and placed into unit without going through a cooling step. CDI - PIC placed items in walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -0.5 points- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. -0 points- |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed avocados stored with cut avocados in flip top cooler. Wash produce prior to use being sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues -0.5 points- |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single use cups stored on floor in dry storage area -0.5 points- |
|
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 walk in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 52F. PIC has taken walk in cooler out of service and called a technician. -0 points- |
|
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 condenser fans in walk in cooler with build up of dust and residues. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed small leak under handwashing sink in kitchen. Establishment is using a bucket to catch water. -0 points- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on shelving above flip top cooler. Designate an area for the storage of employee possessions away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0 points- |