Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill, 1519 4th Sw St, Mason City, IA 50401 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHISKEY CREEK WOOD FIRE GRILL
Address: 1519 4th Sw St, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-423-4000
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 02/22/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation: Serving utensils are stored in still water at the salad prep. Corrected by turing dipper well on.
  • Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
    Observation:Food is not being cooled from 135 to 70 within 2 hours and from 135-41 in 6 hours. Food can be moved to the walk in cooler after it hits 70. Instruction was given on proper cooling with an ice bath.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation:Chemical is stored on shelf over small food prep area, degreaser is stored on side of the ice machine, personal contact solution is stored on a shelf with single serve articles in the back prep area. Corrected by moving.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation:Single serve plates are stored on the floor in the back storage area. Corrected.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation:Some wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizer.
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables
    storage, maintenance, and removal
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:The facility needs an extensive cleaning.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation:Some tile is broken in the prep area. Standing water on the floor in the small back storage area.
02/22/2016Regular
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:Utensils stored in still water. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation:Spray bottles of chemicals are unlabeled in the prep area and in the bar area. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observation:Wet nesting of dishes and glasses.
11/05/2015Regular
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:The ice scoops are stored on top of the ice bin. Dipping utensils in bins of food do not have handles.
  • Equipment used for heating, holding, and cooling of food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide adequate food temperatures
    Observation:The two door cooler is not holding temp at or below 41. The doors do not appear to be closing tight.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation:Several tiles are broken and or missing in the prep area and have standing water.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:A general cleaning is needed of the prep area floors and under the equipment.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:The cart holding clean dishes in the dish wash area needs cleaning.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation:The hot water faucet at the hand sink in the salad area is running and will not shut off.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation:Hand soap dispenser is broken at the hand sink in the salad area, soap does not dispense properly.
  • PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
    Observation:Food in one of the two door coolers is starting to climb up into the danger zone-moved to walk in cooler until repair comes today.
04/08/2015Regular
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Observation:Open coffee in the prep area. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observation:Cooked picked up a bun with bare hands. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation:Drains are running slow at the hand sink and appears like the floor drains are also.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation:Spray bottle of chemical unlabeled. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation:Current inspection report was not posted.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:Several floor tiles are broken and/or missing, which lets standing water hang around on the floor. The facility needs a set cleaning schedule and employees need to follow the direction given.
12/11/2014Regular
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Cleaning is needed on the wall off the cooler with meat product.
  • Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
    Observation:Soup make earlier in the day was not being cooled properly. Instruction given and corrected on site.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observation:Breading is being reused without sifting or refrigeration. Buttermilk mixture for breading is not stored on ice or refrigerated. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:The facility needs a general cleaning. Make a master list of cleaning duties for staff. The storage racks in the walk in cooler need cleaning.
  • Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitizing temperatures
    Observation:Dish machine was not sanitizing today. Repair was called and machine was working at the end of this inspection.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    Observation:Male employee needs a beard restraint in the prep area
  • Food dispensing utensils provided for each container at a customer self service unit
    Observation:Cups and bowls are used for dipping food product and do not have a handle. The shelves in the walk in cooler have excessive food built up.
03/18/2014Routine
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Thermometer is missing in the prep cooler.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Utensils are stored in still water at the bar and the serve line.
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    One prep cooler was at 66 today. Food was destroyed and/or moved. Repair has been called.
08/29/2013Routine

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