| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed a coffee cup stored above food preparation area. Ensure that drinks are stored properly in a manner that prevents possibility of food contamination. |
|
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 hand washing sink blocked by ice bath mixture for blanched vegetables. CDI- Plastic container was moved during the inspection.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Upon arrival, one hand washing sink had no paper towel present to carry out completion of hand washing procedure. CDI- Paper towels replaced during the inspection. |
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed oyster tags not in chronological order and some without dates written of the when the last shell-stock from container was used.
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf’
Big eye tuna is on the menu able to be served undercooked and is need of a parasite destruction letter. No parasite destruction available during the inspection. Person in charge will acquire parasite destruction letter before verification visit. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed shelled eggs stored above ready to eat sauces and dressings inside of the walk in cooler. CDI- Foods were reorganized according to their final cook temperature due to no contamination observed during the inspection. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
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 dish sink with a concentration coming out for sink and surface too weak. PIC called ecolab to come out for repair. In the meantime, food establishment must use dish machine in order to sanitize dishes. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 items such as unsalted butter, goat, and halloumi cheese above the temperature threshold of 41F. Most of these items were over stacked inside of prep unit. |
|
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 mixed leafy greens inside of prep unit without date marking present. Observed lobster tomato sauce with older date present on the container. CDI- Relabeled during the inspection with he correct dates.
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 calamari sauce that restaurant discontinued present past date marking qualification. CDI- Discarded during the inspection. |
|
33
|
0
|
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 recently prepared food placed directly inside of the prep unit such as unsalted butter. Ensure that food are being properly cooled after preparation before placing inside of an open air environment. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed octopus thawing inside of 3 comp sink without water running. Ensure that food is completely submerged and running water is below 70F. CDI- Water was turned on by the person in charge. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 multiple squeeze bottles containing oil and balsamic vinegar unlabeled. Observed salt and sugar unlabeled in secondary containers. CDI- Items were labeled during the inspection. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed some team members without hats or hairnets present that were preparing foods. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handle making contact with food inside of bulk sugar container. Handles were removed from food by person in charge. |
|
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. Dishes shall be stored in a mannner that allows them to effectively air dry. Observed dishes left wet stacked. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed domestic chest freezer holding ice cream. Ensure that equipment is used in accordance to manufacturer’s intended use. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed back flow prevention device negated due to water being held inside of the hose line. Water was drained and sprayer hose was removed during the inspection. Food establishment needs to acquire asse device to prevent possible backflow. |