| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
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 Handsink in employee restroom blocked by supplies and equipment. CDI: PIC cleared path to handsink in employee restroom. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chemical dish machine with a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. CDI: PIC changed out empty container of sanitizer and primed machine until 100 ppm was achieved for chlorine concentration.
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
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 knives (stored as clean on magnet wall storage strip) with food debris present. Observed table mounted can opener soiled with moderate build up. REPEAT CDI: PIC took items to dish area for W/R/S
4-602.11 (A) (3) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, between uses with raw fruits/vegetables and with TCS Food. 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 . |
|
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 Observed garlic in oil being held at cook line at ambient temperature. PIC stated item had been out for two hours. CDI: PIC moved garlic in oil mixture to WIC to quickly cool and facility will hold it in cold holding equipment in the future.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Observed items such as lo mein, crab salad mix and cooked chicken without date marks. PIC stated that items were prepared the night prior. REPEAT CDI: PIC date marked items and EHS discussed date marking issues with PIC.
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
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 thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP in sushi RIC. CDI: PIC cut open packaging and was educated on the protocol of opening the vacuum packaging frozen raw fish when thawing. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one crawling insect at sushi buffet line. CDI: PIC removed pest from establishment. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed whole avocados with stickers present in sushi RIC. EHS educated PIC and employee about removing stickers when washing fruits and vegetables. CDI: Avocados washed and stickers removed. |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans, bus tubs and other utensils wet stacked in dish area. Allow items to air dry before stacking them. REPEAT. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors throughout kitchen, under equipment, inside WIC and WIF in need of cleaning. |