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Comfort Inn, 2938 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: COMFORT INN
Type: Other food retailer
Sub type: None
Address: 2938 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Owner and phone: SHIVAM HOSPITALITY INC.
515-302-0103
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 1/4/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
No violation noted during this evaluation. 1/4/2010Routine
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Temperature device not designed to check temperature in thin foods (meat patties) 4-302.12(B), pg 120)
      Obtain a stem thermometer that has a small diameter, tip-sensitive probe that is designed for temping thin foods.
 4/29/2009Re-Check
  • Food Temperature/Time Control
    • Cold hold (PHF food not maintained at 41° F or below 3-501.16, pg 82)
      The milk in the small frig on the breakfast bar was at 49. (REPEAT). Waffle mix in cold holder was at 60F. - - - - The milk must be discarded and the frig repaired or replaced if it is not able to keep the food at or below 41F. The waffle mix must be discarded daily because the cold holder does not keep it below 41F. The waffle mix must be kept at 41F or less throughout breakfast or completely replaced at time intervals not to exceed 4 hours. See 3-501.17 in the 2005 food code.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
      Missing handwashing signage. - - - - All sinks used by food-handling employees must have a sign that serves to remind them to wash their hands. Provide such signage.
    • Accessible/soap & towels provided (Hand drying not provided 6-301.12, p 173)
      The paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink was empty. - - - - This was corrected during the inspection.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: inaccurate 4-203.11 & 12, p 107, 4-502.11(B)(C), p 128)
    • Food contact surfaces (Sponges, not allowed on FCS 4-101.16, p 103)
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Inadequate separation from food, equip, utensils, linens, single service 7-201.11, p 182)
      There were some bottles of cleaners stored alongside single-service cups in the cabinet below the handwashing sink. - - - - Provide adequate separation of chemicals from single-service items.
    • Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Uncovered receptacle ladies toilet room 5-501.17, p 160)
      The unisex restroom did not have a covered waste receptacle. - - - - Unisex and women's restrooms must have at least one covered waste receptacle.
 4/2/2009Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/15/2008Routine
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (3 & 2 compartment sink requirements not met 4-301.12, p 117)
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Back flow/back siphonage protection (Backflow prevention device requirement not met 5-203.14, p 150, IAC 481-31.1(11))
      Hose on sink has no backflow prevention, keep hose out of sink or get piece to protect public water supply.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
      Need thermometer for kitchen fridge.
 2/15/2007Routine
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Date Marking (Inadequate date marking of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.17, p 83)
      No date marking on liquid waffle batter. Need to date and label Potentially hazardous foods.
    • Food Protection (Misc. sources of contamination 3-307.11, p 72)
      Clean dishes are in direct vicinity of clothes dryer. Dirty mop and bucket stored by clean dishes. There needs to be separation between clean dishes and the link and mop area.
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (3 & 2 compartment sink requirements not met 4-301.12, p 117)
      Since establishment has more than 2 utensils it is a requirement to have a 3 compartment sink to wash-rinse-and sanitize in that order.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Back flow/back siphonage protection (Backflow prevention device requirement not met 5-203.14, p 150, IAC 481-31.1(11))
      Need backflow protection to protect from contamination in kitchen sink. Hose laying in sink.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
      Need thermometers in all refrigerators including milk cooler in dining area.
 9/7/2006Routine
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean 4-601.11(C), p 129, 4-602.13, p 133)
 10/12/2005Routine
No report available.9/28/2004Routine
No report available.10/29/2003Pre-Opening



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