- Personnel
- Proper handwashing (Hands & arms, when to wash 2-301.14, p 42)
Employee was observed entering kitchen and donning gloves to prepare sandwiches. Hands must be washed prior to putting on gloves. REPEAT VIOLATION
- Good hygienic practices (Eating, drinking or using tobacco 2-401.11, p 45)
An open beverage container was observed on shelves next to warewashing sink. All beverage containers must be closed to prevent mouth to hand contamination.
- Hair restraints/clean clothes (Hair restraint effectiveness 2-402.11, p 46)
Employee was observed preparing sandwich without hair restraint. Food employees must wear effective hair restraints such as visor, hair net, or cap.
- Food Source/Handling
- Date Marking (Inadequate date marking of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.17, p 83)
Cappacola ham in reach-in cooler by warewashing sink, cooked chicken in Blimpies cooler, and open package of hot dogs in walk-in cooler were not datemarked. All potentially hazardous foods must be datemarked from the day the package is opened or item cooked and used or discarded within seven days. REPEAT VIOLATION
- Approved Source/Sound Condition (Sound condition: disposition of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.18, p 85)
Turkey and roast beef in the Blimpies cooler were datemarked 6/2. All potentially hazardous foods must be used within seven days or discarded. Items were discarded. CORRECTED
- Warewashing
- Manual washing/sanitizing (Sanitation requirement/methods: hot water or chemical 4-703.11, p 137)
Soapy water was observed in first compartment of the warewashing sink, sanitizing solution in the middle sink, and rinse water in the last compartment of the sink. The proper procedure is wash, rinse, and then sanitize. The dishes are not being sanitized if the dishes are rinsed after being sanitized. REPEAT VIOLATION
- Facility/Equipment Requirements
- Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to food: cleanable, nonabsorbent 4-101.19, p 104)
Shelves under counters in Blimpie area have missing paint and need to be touched-up to provide a non-absorbent cleanable surface.
- Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
Tiles were missing on the floor in the walk-in cooler by the beer, under the Blimpies sandwiches, and under the juice. Replace missing tiles to provide a non-absorbent cleanable surface.
- Other Operations
- Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Chemical sanitizers: Food-Contact Surfaces (40CFR180.940) 7-204.11, pg 184)
Spray bottle labeled "comet and bleach" was observed next to the handwashing sink in Blimpies area. According to employee, mix is being used on shelves containing food items and single-serve items. Sanitizer must not be mixed with cleaning agent. Sanitizing solution must be last step in cleaning process to ensure food contact surfaces are sanitized.
- Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Failure of employees to use dressing rooms/lockers 6-501.110, p 178)
Purses stored on storage rack with food contact surfaces. Must have adequate separation between personal items and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Have store employees store personal items away from food storage. REPEAT VIOLATION
- Smoking area: designated/posted (Smoking prohibitions in public buildings: signs posted, ashtrays present, smoking observed. IAC 641-153)
While there is a no smoking sign at the entrance by the newspaper stand, it is not the official no smoking sign. The official no smoking sign must be posted at all entrances.
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6/10/2010 | Routine |
- Personnel
- Proper handwashing (Hands & arms, when to wash 2-301.14, p 42)
Observed employee making a sandwich with gloves on, then took gloves off to accept money. Employee then donned a new pair of gloves without washing hands first. Glove change does not replace handwashing. Employees must wash hands whenever changing tasks.
- Food Source/Handling
- Date Marking (Inadequate date marking of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.17, p 83)
Open package of hot dogs in walk-in cooler not date-marked. Date mark each package when opened and discard in seven days.
- Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
Buckets of frosting stored on floor of back room. Store on shelves at least six inches off floor. Bottom of containers can be contaminated from floor.
- Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
The muffins and carrot cake offered for single service sale at counter and in reach in cooler do not have ingredient labels. Must provide ingredient label for all items packaged on site. May label each item with ingredients or make ingredient list available at counter.
- Warewashing
- Manual washing/sanitizing (Sanitation requirement/methods: hot water or chemical 4-703.11, p 137)
Third compartment of three tank sink was covered with a wire rack and cleaned dishes were stored on top of rack. Does not appear that sanitizing step is being done. Must follow correct procedure of wash, rinse and sanitizing of soiled items. Review correct procedure with employees.
- Plumbing/Water/Sewage
- Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
Post "Employees Must Wash Hands" signs at all handsinks utilized by employees. Signs given to post.
- Facility/Equipment Requirements
- Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
Unable to find a thermometer in Delfield meat and cheese cooler in Blimpie's. Provide a thermometer for this cooler.
- Non-food contact surfaces (Wiping cloths, in sanitizing solution, used one purpose 3-304.14, p 66)
- Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
- Other Operations
- Adequate pest control (Outer openings, protected 6-202.15, p 170)
There is a light gap on lower right side of hall exit door. Weatherstripping appears to have fallen off on this area. Seal so that no light is showing through to prevent entrance of insects.
- Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Working containers not identified with common name of material 7-102.11, p 181)
Two spray containers of chemicals in Blimpie's not labeled with contents. Containers were labeled during inspection. CORRECTED.
- Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Failure of employees to use dressing rooms/lockers 6-501.110, p 178)
Purses and aprons stored on storage rack with food contact surfaces. Must have adequate separation between personal items and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Have employees store personal items away from food storage.
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9/10/2009 | Routine |
- Personnel
- Proper handwashing (Hands & arms, when to wash 2-301.14, p 42)
Observed employee making a sandwich with gloves on, then took gloves off to accept money. Employee then donned a new pair of gloves without washing hands first. Glove change does not replace handwashing. Employees must wash hands whenever changing tasks.
- Food Source/Handling
- Date Marking (Inadequate date marking of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.17, p 83)
Open package of hot dogs in walk-in cooler not date-marked. Date-mark each package when opened and discard in seven days.
- Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
Buckets of frosting stored on floor of back room. Store on shelves at least six inches off floor. Bottom of containers can be contaminated from floor.
- Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
The muffins and carrot cake offered for single service sale at counter and in reach-in cooler do not have ingredient labels. Must provide ingredient label for all items packaged on site. May label each item with ingredients or make ingredient list available at counter.
- Warewashing
- Manual washing/sanitizing (Sanitation requirement/methods: hot water or chemical 4-703.11, p 137)
Third compartment of three tank sink was covered with a wire rack and cleaned dishes were stored on top of rack. Does not appear that sanitizing step is being done. Must follow correct procedure of wash, rinse, and sanitizing of soiled items. Review correct procedure with employees.
- Plumbing/Water/Sewage
- Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
Post "Employees Must Wash Hands" signs at all handsinks utilized by employees. Signs given to post.
- Facility/Equipment Requirements
- Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
Unable to find a thermometer in Delfield meat and cheese cooler in Blimpie's. Provide a thermometer for this cooler.
- Non-food contact surfaces (Wiping cloths, in sanitizing solution, used one purpose 3-304.14, p 66)
- Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
- Other Operations
- Adequate pest control (Outer openings, protected 6-202.15, p 170)
There is a light gap on lower right side of hall exit door. Weatherstripping appears to have fallen off on this area. Seal so that no light is showing through to prevent entrance of insects.
- Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Working containers not identified with common name of material 7-102.11, p 181)
Two spray containers of chemicals in Blimpie's not labeled with contents. Containers were labeled during inspection. CORRECTED.
- Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Failure of employees to use dressing rooms/lockers 6-501.110, p 178)
Purses and aprons stored on storage rack with food contact surfaces. Must have adequate separation between personal items and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Have employees store personal items away from food storage.
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9/10/2009 | Routine |
- Plumbing/Water/Sewage
- Accessible/soap & towels provided (Hand soap/cleanser not provided 6-301.11, p 173)
- Back flow/back siphonage protection (Backflow prevention device requirement not met 5-203.14, p 150, IAC 481-31.1(11))
Hose at the mopsink connected without a hose bib backflor preventor. Install device.
- Facility/Equipment Requirements
- Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to food: cleanable, nonabsorbent 4-101.19, p 104)
Some shelves storing food items in Blimpie area are pressed board and are not a smooth, cleanable surface. Build up present. Provide a shelft that is smooth and cleanable. Shelves can be sealed with light-colored paint or varnish.
- Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Lights not shielded 6-202.11, p 168)
Light in reach in cooler not shielded. Sheild light. Light above Blimpie prep area not shielded. Shield light.
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5/12/2008 | Re-Check |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 4/2/2008 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/12/2007 | Routine |
- Food Source/Handling
- Food Protection (Food on display not protected from contamination 3-306.11, p 70)
Hot dogs on rollers are right at face level where they can get contaminated. This should be stored so the sneeze guard provide adequate protection.
- Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
Wrapped Blimpie cookies for consumer self-service need labeled with list of ingredients OR a card out for display showing ingredients.
- Warewashing
- Manual washing/sanitizing (Inadequate sanitation of food contact surfaces/utensils 4-702.11, p 137)
When asked how dishes are washed in kitchen the wrong method was described. Make sure dishes are washed/rinsed/sanitized and air dried. Do not rinse dishes after they are dipped in sanitizer. Also, be sure proper amount of sanitizer used in third sin.
- Plumbing/Water/Sewage
- Accessible/soap & towels provided (Hand soap/cleanser not provided 6-301.11, p 173)
- Facility/Equipment Requirements
- Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
Unable to locate thermometer in Blimpie reach-in cooler under wells on line. If it is in there it must be easily accessible.
- Food contact surfaces (Reuse of linens or napkins to line food containers 3-304.13, p 66)
- Non-food contact surfaces (Wiping cloths, in sanitizing solution, used one purpose 3-304.14, p 66)
- Other Operations
- Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Inadequate separation from food, equip, utensils, linens, single service 7-201.11, p 182)
Store chemical spray bottles in a designated area not hanging on counter behind pop machines, coffee machines etc., by double doors to Blimpie area.
- Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Physical facilities not kept clean, cleaning done to minimize exposure to food 6-501.12, p 176)
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10/2/2006 | Routine |
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