| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 frozen raw chicken, frozen cooked chicken, and raw beef stored together with no barrier reach in freezer. Observed freezer overly stocked. EHS advised PIC that foods shall be stored separate at reach in freezer and that equipment is too overpacked. CDI, items reorganized. EHS advised PIC to reduce number of items stored in freezer or reduce menu until additional equipment is acquired. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 employee rinse utensils and place on fry rack without sanitizing. CDI, EHS educated employee on Wash/Rinse/Sanitize procedure. Items re-washed and sanitized. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
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 cut lettuce, raw beef, milk, and curtido cold holding above 41F. PIC states lettuce was cut 15 minutes ago and is fresh. Internal temperature of reach 2 door reach in cooler where raw beef, milk, and curtido are stored is at 49F. PIC states she goes by the digital display temperature to verify cold holding. Verification required. PIC transferred TCS foods to small reach in cooler and prep cooler until equipment is repaired. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 no date mark on milk, horchata, cooked beef stew, frozen cooked chicken, and salsa at small reach in cooler. PIC states stew was made yesterday, milk was opened today, horchata was made today, and frozen cooked chicken was made two days ago. CDI, beef stew discarded, remaining items date marked. |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed internal temperature of tall 2 door reach in at 49F. PIC called technician to come and service. PIC had few TCS items stored. CDI, items relocated to pre cooler and small 2 door reach in cooler until equipment is serviced. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP tilapia thawing in package. CDI, items removed. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 squeeze bottle inside prep unit with no label. Need label. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed employee cloth drying utensils. EHS explained utensils shall be air dried prior to storage. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed clogged prep sink drain. PIC states establishment is aware and is waiting for repairs. PIC states there has been no back flow or black water coming from drain. Observed no signs of back flow. Verification required. |