| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 containers in walk-in without lids that were in cold holding including cooked chicken, salsas, and cooked potatoes. CDI: PIC covered foods.
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed food handler walk off line, discard food, tighten the trash bag, and return to the kitchen and stir rice in hot holding. CDI: EHS stopped food handler and had him remove gloves and wash hands. Spoon for rice was placed in dishwashing area. -1.5 REPEAT Points were not escalated as the last inspection reflected a different violation. |
|
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 41F 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 two chubs of sliced tomatoes in prep unit roll top that were above 41 degrees. PIC stated they were sliced yesterday afternoon using tomatoes at room temperature. Observed chub of salad with cut lettuce measuring at 70 degrees. Food handler stated that the lettuce was washed today, prepped and immediately placed in prep unit. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded tomatoes and choose to quickly cool the salad with ice. |
|
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 coconut milk open and stored in the prep unit top without date label. Food handler stated it was opened day before. CDI: PIC wrote date on it.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .-1.5- Observed two containers of salsa and clam sauce with old label. CDI: PIC stated the food was prepared two days prior. PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed small can of WD-40 on prep unit above food prep. CDI: PIC removed.
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed two bottles of Dayquil bottles in bar next to stirrers and straws. CDI: PIC removed and placed in employee area. |
|
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 salsa, sliced tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup still cooling from previous day all above temperature. Items were cooled in dense volume: PIC voluntarily discarded. -0.5- |
|
37
|
1
|
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 containers of salt and three working containers of oil and soil sauce and flour with no labels. - 1- -REPEAT- CDI: Food handler labeled all containers. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects in the kitchen. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed three knives with cracks on handle, pits on blades. CDI: PIC removed from service.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed aluminum foil used throughout the kitchen to line the shelving of prep tables. PIC stated the aluminum is changed out every week on Thursdays when they cleaned. Do not use single use item for more than one use. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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. Deep cleaning needed of stove top. Observed food waste from night before left in dishwasher screen. PIC stated dishwasher employee will come in to start around 11:00. Clean accumulation frequently. -REPEAT- |