| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf
Observed 1 dented can being held alongside intact cans in kitchen prep area. CDI - PIC re-located to an area to be designated for dented goods or recalled products. -0- |
|
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.
Observed 3 raw shell eggs being stored directly atop cooked beef patties in same metal container in lowboy grill drawer. CDI - Food handler re-located eggs to proper container with other eggs.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed multiple pans of food in WIF (not in cooling process) uncovered. Also observed a few pans of hardshell tortillas stored on shelving on cook line uncovered. -1.5- |
|
16
|
0
|
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.
Observe 2 knives with food debris along FCS of blade being stored as clean. CDI - PIC re-located to re-wash, rinse, and sanitize. -0- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed 1 container of rice in WIC prepped on 10/12 cold holding at 44F. Also observed 1 container of lettuce cold holding in standing RIC at 44F, upon further questioning PIC indicated they had the lettuce out to drain and prepare for use moments before EHS arrival. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded rice and re-located lettuce to WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. REPEAT -1.5- |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed pork tamales in prep unit of cook line from 10/6, 1 day past accepted time/temperature window. CDI - Food handler voluntarily discarded pork tamales.
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed hot dogs and sliced ham with no date marking in grill lowboy. Food handler verified prep date and placed date marking accordingly.
-1.5- |
|
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 1 spray bottle in dish area with no identifying labeling. CDI - PIC verified contents to be degreaser and labeled accordingly. -0- |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 Observed cut tomato and diced tomato, prepped today, stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and stacked upon one another in WIC with cooling rates 0.2F/min. CDI - PIC had food employee uncover and unstack pans to facilitate rapid cooling. REPEAT -1- |
|
36
|
0
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf
Observed food employee and PIC produce thermometer, upon calibration EHS observed facility thermometer at 29F and EHS thermometer at 33F. CDI - PIC produced brand new thin probe thermometer and calibrated it to ensure properly working and accurate. Voluntarily discarded old thermometer. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. - P
Observed 1 spray bottle of oil used on food labeled for chemical use. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded non-food safe spray bottle. -0- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
Observed doors open to shared dumpsters and excessive amounts of unnecessary items surrounding dumpsters. PIC stated they have contacted property management to address these issues as they are shared with multiple facilities. -0- |