| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
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PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Please visit our resource page, http://meck.co/FoodSafety , for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. PIC did not demonstrate knowledge of food code requirements as it pertains to cooling of TCS foods, hot and cold holding temperatures, food storage order, and employee health policy. CDI by education by discussing food code requirements with PIC. |
|
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. Establishment did not have a certified food protection manager on site. Permit is within 210 days of issuance. No point deduction today. |
|
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 items blocking access to hand sink in dumpling room. CDI by maintaining access to hand sink. |
|
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 over raw beef in upright freezer. Observed ground pork mixture stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. CDI by rearranging storage order of foods. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 lo mein noodles and rice noodles cooling in the walk-in cooler in sealed bags (>6 hours per PIC) >41F. CDI by voluntary discard by PIC. Establishment has limited cooling space in the walk-in cooler. Recommend the addition of a blast chiller, or freeing up space in the walk-in cooler with the addition of another upright cooler. PIC must submit spec sheets and floor plan for equipment prior to purchase and install. |
|
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 cooked rice, cooked chicken, cooked pork belly, cooked meatballs, cooked duck sitting in kitchen off temperature control. CDI -Cooked pork belly, cooked meatballs < 2hrs were reheated to > 165F. Cooked duck and cooked chicken moved to walk-in to begin cooling process (<2hrs observed at 127F). Cooked rice voluntarily discarded as it was 90F at 3hrs. All TCS foods kept observed reheated to > 165F. Going forward, PIC plans to maintain hot foods on stove top and burners. Recommended addition of table top steam warmers to help maintain hot temperatures. |
|
23
|
0
|
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 cooked shrimp in the walk-in cooler without date mark. CDI by date mark by PIC. |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf observed no consumer advisory on menu for hotpot menu items. The establishment is not currently offering this menu item. Consumer advisory must be presented prior to offering items from this menu. CDI - notified PIC that CA must be added to the menu for these raw foods. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser. CDI by labeling. |
|
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 sealed bags of lo mein noodles and rice noodles in the walk-in. Noodles did not meet cooling parameters and were discarded. |
|
39
|
1
|
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 containers of food stored on the walk-in cooler floor. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple wet stacked containers on the drying rack. |
|
45
|
0
|
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 multiple boxes of single service items stored on the floor behind bar. |