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Kirkwood Bookstore Coffee Bar, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: KIRKWOOD BOOKSTORE COFFEE BAR
Type: Other food service establishment
Sub type: Full Service
Address: 6301 Kirkwood Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Owner and phone: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 3/30/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
      Ingredient labels must be provided for all self-serve items that are not prepared on-site (scones, donuts, flatbread sandwiches).
  • Warewashing
    • Manual washing/sanitizing (Inadequate sanitation of food contact surfaces/utensils 4-702.11, p 137)
      No chlorine was detected in the spray bottle of bleach water under the sink. Bleach concentration should be 50 to 100 ppm to adequately sanitize. Use test strips to check. Corrected.
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (Warewashing machines, date plate operating instructions 4-204.113, p 113)
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Equipment: location/installation/repair/adjustment 4-401, 4-402, 4-501.11, p 120-123)
      True freezer next to the self serve counter had dripping water and ice buildup on food products. Make repairs as needed.
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Lights not shielded 6-202.11, p 168)
      The light in the sandwich cooler is not shielded and does not appear to be coated. Provide a coated bulb or a light shield.
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Not used & applied according to Manufacturer's use directions 7-202.12, p 183)
      Bleach sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket was detected at greater than 200 ppm. Shall maintain concentration at 50 to 100 ppm. Use test strips to test. Corrected.
 3/30/2010Routine
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (No test kit for checking concentration of sanitizer 4-302.14, p 120)
      Need to provide chlorine and quat test strips to check sanitizer concentration.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
      Need to post signs at handsinks that notifies employees they must wash their hands.
    • Accessible/soap & towels provided (Hand drying not provided 6-301.12, p 173)
      Need to provide paper towels at the hand sink in the store room.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
      No thermometer found in the self serve True, Turbo Air and Naked juice coolers. Need to provide accessible thermometer in all refrigerated units.
  • Other Operations
    • License posted/maintained (Most recent inspection report not posted IAC 481-30.3(3))
      Need to post most recent inspection report where the public can view it.
4/9/2009Routine
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
      Ingredient label not provided for sandwiches and cookies. Provide ingredient label for sandwiches and cookies.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to food: cleanable, nonabsorbent 4-101.19, p 104)
      The new shelving in the dry storage area has not been sealed/painted. Seal the shelving to allow a smooth and cleanable surface.
 4/16/2008Routine
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (Test kit requirement not met 4-501.116, p 128)
      Test strips not available to test concentration of sanitizer. Purchase test strips.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
      Thermometer not available to test temperature of soup. Soup did temp appropriatly with the inspector's thermometer. Purchase thermometer.
 12/4/2007Routine
  • Food Temperature/Time Control
    • Cold hold (PHF food not maintained at 41° F or below 3-501.16, pg 82)
      Salads, juices, etc. in deli cooler farthest from cash register holding at 48 F degrees. All food in this cooler must be discarded if the time the food was placed in cooler is unknown. Otherwise food must be discarded after 4 hours at the present temperature or moved to another cooler if 4 hours has not been exceeded.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Thermometers provided/accurate (Thermometers: provided & accessible 4-302.12(A), pg 120)
      Provide thermometers for all coolers where potentially hazardous foods are kept. Locate the thermometer in a location where it is convenient to check on a daily basis. Deli coolers missing thermometers.
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Wiping cloths, in sanitizing solution, used one purpose 3-304.14, p 66)
 9/27/2006Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/14/2005Re-Check
No violation noted during this evaluation. 8/3/2005Re-Check
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Food on display not protected from contamination 3-306.11, p 70)
      The food guard is yet to be installed in the front of the smoothie prep cooler. The guard must properly designed and installed to adequately protect food from consumer contamination. Please instruct employees to keep the ice in the bin at the front counter protected from consumer contamination, or an additional food guard may be required. Adjust the shelving in the warehouse where food and food-contact items will be stored. All bottom shelves must be 6 inches from the floor.
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (Test kit requirement not met 4-501.116, p 128)
      Incorrect test strips provided to verify the concentration of quat sanitizer. Provide quat test strips. Concentration must be between 200-400 ppm.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Back flow/back siphonage protection (Backflow prevention device requirement not met 5-203.14, p 150, IAC 481-31.1(11))
      Blender washer (small, red device) requires that an additional backflow prevention device be provided when it is installed. Please verify with the Cedar Rapids Buliding Dept - Plumbing Inspector as to what device will be required when this item is in use.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Food-contact surfaces, designed, maintained 4-202.11, p 105)
      Provide a container for transporting ice which was intended to be used with food. Currently using a non-food grade bucket.
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces: designed, cleanable 4-202.16, p 107)
      The shelving in the warehouse where food and food-contact items will be stored must be sealed to provide a non-absorbant, cleanable surface. Provide at least two coats light-colored paint or varnish on the shelves.
 7/26/2005Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 7/22/2005Pre-Opening



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