| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed some lack of control of kitchen based on improper cooling/use of cooling methods and equipment and temperature monitoring. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection. |
|
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 case of raw chicken stored over case of raw lamb in walk in cooler. CDI: Items reorganized. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 two scoops with food debris on them stored as clean. CDI: Scoops moved to the 3-comp for washing.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed sanitizer at 3-comp at 50ppm quat. When discussing with staff about how to make sanitizer, staff are not putting enough tablets based on the amount of water in the sink according to directions on the container. CDI: Sanitizer was prepared properly. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
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 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 bus tubs of ground beef and chorizo cooked yesterday still cooling at 45F and 47F respectively from overnight in the walk in. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
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 . Observed lamb in walk in cooler from 12/8. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspections. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written TPHC procedures for tomatillo sauce and fries held on time. PIC could not locate procedures. CDI: Procedures filled out during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 large covered bus tubs of ground beef and chorizo still cooling from yesterday. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed case of tomato sauce stored on floor at front prep table. Observed several bus tubs of marinara stored on sheet pans directly on the floor of the walk in freezer. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility does not have adequate storage space for amount food that is in facility. Additional racks/shelving or storage must be provided. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
Yes
|
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 one case of soufflé cups stored directly on the floor at the front counter. Provide additional shelving/racks for storage. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility does have additional racks that were purchased since last inspection. |
|
49
|
0
|
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. Observed build up on gaskets of reach in coolers. Ensure more frequent cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. |
|
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. Employee coat observed sitting on top of pan liners. Purse observed on shelf above prep area. Store employee personal items in a separate location where they can’t contaminate food, single-use/single-service articles, or clean utensils. |