SERO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 11720 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SERO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Type: Restaurant
Address: 11720 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46229
County: Marion
License #: 92142
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected on site)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 10/16/2014: STORE ROLLS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AT WARMING DRAWERS IN WAIT STAFF AREA. DO NOT USE CARRY OUT PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE BREAD AND ROLLS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Warming drawers
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: 10/16/2014: STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT ALLOW WET CLOTHS TO LAY ON FOOD PREPERATION SURFACES. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
    Location: Cook line
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 10/16/2014: MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CHANGE WHEN ROLL GOES EMPTY. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Hand sink
10/16/2014Routine
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE PERSONAL BEVERAGES BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD PREP LOCATIONS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS,SUCH AS COATS, PHONES, OR BAGS, ON SHELVES WITH FOOD
    Location: Back room
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. PLEASE DEFROST
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in freezer
04/22/2014Recheck
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE PERSONAL BEVERAGES BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD PREP LOCATIONS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS,SUCH AS COATS, PHONES, OR BAGS, ON SHELVES WITH FOOD
    Location: Back room
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. PLEASE DEFROST
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in freezer
04/17/2014Routine
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PLEASE KEEP EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OFF OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, USE A CONTAINER WITH A LID AND A STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: PLEASE COOL FOOD USING ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: BAG OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA PLEASE STORE OFF FLOOR
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:EXTERIOR AND HANDLES OF MAKE TABLE COOLER BY COOK LINE
    Location: Kitchen
01/09/2014Recheck
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PLEASE KEEP EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OFF OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, USE A CONTAINER WITH A LID AND A STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: PLEASE COOL FOOD USING ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: BAG OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA PLEASE STORE OFF FLOOR
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:EXTERIOR AND HANDLES OF MAKE TABLE COOLER BY COOK LINE
    Location: Kitchen
01/02/2014Recheck
  • Toxic labeling (corrected on site)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PLEASE KEEP EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OFF OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, USE A CONTAINER WITH A LID AND A STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: PLEASE COOL FOOD USING ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: BAG OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA PLEASE STORE OFF FLOOR
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:EXTERIOR AND HANDLES OF MAKE TABLE COOLER BY COOK LINE
    Location: Kitchen
12/26/2013Routine
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: PLEASE STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS
    Location: Dry storage
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER. PLEASE KEEP RAW CHICKEN ON LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER BLADE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN BACK KITCHEN. PLEASE KEEP PERSONAL DRINKS BELOW PREP SURFACES, AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN A CONTAINER WITH A LID AND STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PLEASE COOL USING ONE OF THE AVOBE DESCRIBED METHODS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: PLEASE REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SPICE SHELF IN BACK KITCHEN
    Location: Kitchen (back)
07/25/2013Recheck
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: PLEASE STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS
    Location: Dry storage
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER. PLEASE KEEP RAW CHICKEN ON LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER BLADE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE IN BACK KITCHEN. PLEASE KEEP PERSONAL DRINKS BELOW PREP SURFACES, AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN A CONTAINER WITH A LID AND STRAW
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PLEASE COOL USING ONE OF THE AVOBE DESCRIBED METHODS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: PLEASE REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SPICE SHELF IN BACK KITCHEN
    Location: Kitchen (back)
07/18/2013Routine
  • Date marking (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF HAM IN UPRIGHT COOLER WERE MISSING A DATE MARK
    Location: Kitchen
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: IN PLACE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS TOO HIGH
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOODS DUE FOR CLEANING DECEMBER 2012. PLEASE CALL FOR SERVICE.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: DO NOT COOL LARGE QUANTITIES OF FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. THERE WERE TWO LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF SOUP AND ONE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRACTICE ACTIVE COOLING BY USING SMALL, SHALLOW PANS OR YOUR ICE WANDS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: PLEASE THAW USING ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS. DO NOT THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: PLEASE DISCONTINUE RE-USING FOOD CONTAINERS FOR OTHER FOODS. DISCARD OLD SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE, ETC. CONTAINERS AND BEGIN USING APPROVED, REUSABLE CONTAINERS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: PLEASE REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES
    Location: Dry storage
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. PLEASE DEFROST
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: 1: PLEASE COVER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS2: CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Dry storage
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: 1: PLEASE COVER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS2: CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
04/09/2013Recheck
  • Date marking (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF HAM IN UPRIGHT COOLER WERE MISSING A DATE MARK
    Location: Kitchen
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: IN PLACE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS TOO HIGH
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOODS DUE FOR CLEANING DECEMBER 2012. PLEASE CALL FOR SERVICE.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: DO NOT COOL LARGE QUANTITIES OF FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. THERE WERE TWO LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF SOUP AND ONE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRACTICE ACTIVE COOLING BY USING SMALL, SHALLOW PANS OR YOUR ICE WANDS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: PLEASE THAW USING ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS. DO NOT THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Durability / utensils and equipment
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: PLEASE DISCONTINUE RE-USING FOOD CONTAINERS FOR OTHER FOODS. DISCARD OLD SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE, ETC. CONTAINERS AND BEGIN USING APPROVED, REUSABLE CONTAINERS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: PLEASE REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES
    Location: Dry storage
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. PLEASE DEFROST
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: 1: PLEASE COVER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS2: CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Dry storage
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: 1: PLEASE COVER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS2: CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
03/27/2013Routine
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUSH WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: BE SURE TO STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW COOKED FOODS
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: BE SURE TO STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW COOKED FOODS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON COOK LINE SHELF NEXT TO UNCOVERED STEAM TABLE WELLS. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT COOL LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. USE ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS OR STIR WITH AN AN ICE WAND
    Location: Kitchen
12/27/2012Recheck
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUSH WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: BE SURE TO STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW COOKED FOODS
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: BE SURE TO STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW COOKED FOODS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON COOK LINE SHELF NEXT TO UNCOVERED STEAM TABLE WELLS. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT COOL LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. USE ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS OR STIR WITH AN AN ICE WAND
    Location: Kitchen
12/18/2012Routine
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING DELI MEAT WITH NO GLOVES
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPENER BLADE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: CHEESE GRATER IN HANDSINK (THE ONE IN THE BACK, NEAR THE DISHMACHINE). DO NOT STORE OR PLACE ITEMS IN HANDSINKS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE SOAP WHEN HE WASHED HIS HANDS
    Location: Cook line
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: IN-PLACE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TOO HIGH (200+ppm)
    Location: Cook line
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES ON LOWER SHELVES OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CEILING TILES IN BACK KITCHEN MOLDY. PLEASE REPLACE
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS. DISCARD THEM WHEN THEY'RE EMPTY
    Location: Cook line
  • Hand washing (where) (corrected)
    Employee used improper location to wash hands.
    Correction: Employees shall wash hands only at designated hand sinks.
    Comments: COOK USED PREP SINK (THE ONE RIGHT NEXT TO THE HANDSINK...BY THE BACK DOOR) RATHER THAN THE HANDSINK TO WASH HIS HANDS
    Location: Cook line
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE BULK FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES OUT OF THE FOOD, AND MAKE SURE TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE (NOT A BOWL)
09/07/2012Recheck
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING DELI MEAT WITH NO GLOVES
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPENER BLADE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: CHEESE GRATER IN HANDSINK (THE ONE IN THE BACK, NEAR THE DISHMACHINE). DO NOT STORE OR PLACE ITEMS IN HANDSINKS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE SOAP WHEN HE WASHED HIS HANDS
    Location: Cook line
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: IN-PLACE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TOO HIGH (200+ppm)
    Location: Cook line
  • Storage of Personal Items
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES ON LOWER SHELVES OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD OFFERED FOR SALE
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: CEILING TILES IN BACK KITCHEN MOLDY. PLEASE REPLACE
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS. DISCARD THEM WHEN THEY'RE EMPTY
    Location: Cook line
  • Hand washing (where)
    Employee used improper location to wash hands.
    Correction: Employees shall wash hands only at designated hand sinks.
    Comments: COOK USED PREP SINK (THE ONE RIGHT NEXT TO THE HANDSINK...BY THE BACK DOOR) RATHER THAN THE HANDSINK TO WASH HIS HANDS
    Location: Cook line
  • In use utensil storage
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: PLEASE STORE BULK FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES OUT OF THE FOOD, AND MAKE SURE TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE (NOT A BOWL)
08/31/2012Routine
  • Hot holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1: COOKED SAUSAGES IN PAN ON COOK LINE AT 85 DEGREES F2: COOKED NOODLES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT 77 DEGREES F
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hot holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1: COOKED SAUSAGES IN PAN ON COOK LINE AT 85 DEGREES F2: COOKED NOODLES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT 77 DEGREES F
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: RAW IN-SHELL EGGS HELD NEXT TO COOK LINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL.RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS, LIKE EGGS, ARE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND KEEPING THEM BELOW 41 DEGREES F OR ABOVE 135 DEGREES F IS REQUIRED. DO NOT STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: PLEASE WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS (SAUSAGES AND NOODLES) HELD WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 77 TO 85 DEGREES F.Food discarded.
    Location: Kitchen
06/21/2012Illness Complaint Recheck
  • Hot holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1: COOKED SAUSAGES IN PAN ON COOK LINE AT 85 DEGREES F2: COOKED NOODLES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT 77 DEGREES F
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hot holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1: COOKED SAUSAGES IN PAN ON COOK LINE AT 85 DEGREES F2: COOKED NOODLES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT 77 DEGREES F
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: RAW IN-SHELL EGGS HELD NEXT TO COOK LINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL.RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS, LIKE EGGS, ARE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND KEEPING THEM BELOW 41 DEGREES F OR ABOVE 135 DEGREES F IS REQUIRED. DO NOT STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: PLEASE WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A PAIR OF GLOVES
  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS (SAUSAGES AND NOODLES) HELD WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 77 TO 85 DEGREES F.Food discarded.
    Location: Kitchen
06/14/2012Illness Complaint
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN THE HANDSINK. USE HANDSINKS ONLY FOR WASHING HANDS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES. PLEASE STORE PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINERS OF FOOD COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TO COOL, USE ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: KNIVES STORED IN SPACE BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER (BY THE COOKLINE). PLEASE DO NOT STORE UTENSILS HERE.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
04/26/2012Recheck
  • Eating, drinking, smoking
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN THE HANDSINK. USE HANDSINKS ONLY FOR WASHING HANDS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES. PLEASE STORE PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINERS OF FOOD COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TO COOL, USE ONE OF THE ABOVE METHODS
  • Thawing
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • In use utensil storage
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: KNIVES STORED IN SPACE BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER (BY THE COOKLINE). PLEASE DO NOT STORE UTENSILS HERE.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
04/18/2012Routine
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WIPED GLOVED HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN KITCHEN COOLER.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF IN KITCHEN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE MARK. ALSO, CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE MORE THAN ONE DAY STICKER.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF IN KITCHEN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE MARK. ALSO, CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE MORE THAN ONE DAY STICKER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DATE-MARKING CONSISTENTLY. CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED VEGETABLES MUST BE DATEMARKED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: *1/10/2012: All 3 sanitizer buckets in kitchen at too low a concentration. Education on proper mixing of bleach/water and use of test strips has been given multiple times. Please ensure that employees are properly mixing the sanitizing solution
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON SHELF ABOVE MAKE TABLE COOLER. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS
  • Improper storage location (corrected)
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single service articles, or single use articles stored in improper location.
    Correction: Store item(s) in an approved location.
    Comments: ICE WAND ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL BULK BINS ON COOK LINE
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: COOK USED SAME WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN TABLES AND WIPE OFF A KNIFE ON THE COOK LINE. PLEASE DO NOT USE SAME CLOTH FOR WIPING SPILLS AND WIPING UTENSILS
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND USE AN ICE BATH TO COOL FOOD QUICKLY
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
01/17/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WIPED GLOVED HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN KITCHEN COOLER.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF IN KITCHEN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE MARK. ALSO, CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE MORE THAN ONE DAY STICKER.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF IN KITCHEN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE MARK. ALSO, CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE MORE THAN ONE DAY STICKER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DATE-MARKING CONSISTENTLY. CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED VEGETABLES MUST BE DATEMARKED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: *1/10/2012: All 3 sanitizer buckets in kitchen at too low a concentration. Education on proper mixing of bleach/water and use of test strips has been given multiple times. Please ensure that employees are properly mixing the sanitizing solution
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON SHELF ABOVE MAKE TABLE COOLER. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS
  • Improper storage location (corrected)
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single service articles, or single use articles stored in improper location.
    Correction: Store item(s) in an approved location.
    Comments: ICE WAND ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL BULK BINS ON COOK LINE
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: COOK USED SAME WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN TABLES AND WIPE OFF A KNIFE ON THE COOK LINE. PLEASE DO NOT USE SAME CLOTH FOR WIPING SPILLS AND WIPING UTENSILS
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND USE AN ICE BATH TO COOL FOOD QUICKLY
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
01/10/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WIPED GLOVED HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN KITCHEN COOLER.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DATE-MARKING CONSISTENTLY. CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED VEGETABLES MUST BE DATEMARKED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: *1/3/2012: Sanitizer by kitchen window at 200+ppm (TOO HIGH)
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON SHELF ABOVE MAKE TABLE COOLER. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS
  • Improper storage location (corrected)
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single service articles, or single use articles stored in improper location.
    Correction: Store item(s) in an approved location.
    Comments: ICE WAND ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL BULK BINS ON COOK LINE
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: COOK USED SAME WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN TABLES AND WIPE OFF A KNIFE ON THE COOK LINE. PLEASE DO NOT USE SAME CLOTH FOR WIPING SPILLS AND WIPING UTENSILS
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND USE AN ICE BATH TO COOL FOOD QUICKLY
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
01/03/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE WIPED GLOVED HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DATE-MARKING CONSISTENTLY. CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED VEGETABLES MUST BE DATEMARKED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: SEVERAL SANITIZER BUCKETS WERE AT THE WRONG CONCENTRATION.1: WAIT STAFF AREA--TOO LOW2: BUCKET NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW--TOO LOW3: BUCKET TO THE LEFT OF THE UPRIGHT COOLER IN KITCHEN--TOO HIGH4: SANITIZER NEAR COOK LINE--TOO LOW
  • Storage of Personal Items
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON SHELF ABOVE MAKE TABLE COOLER. PLEASE STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS BELOW FOOD STORAGE AREAS
  • Improper storage location (corrected on site)
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single service articles, or single use articles stored in improper location.
    Correction: Store item(s) in an approved location.
    Comments: ICE WAND ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL BULK BINS ON COOK LINE
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: COOK USED SAME WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN TABLES AND WIPE OFF A KNIFE ON THE COOK LINE. PLEASE DO NOT USE SAME CLOTH FOR WIPING SPILLS AND WIPING UTENSILS
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND USE AN ICE BATH TO COOL FOOD QUICKLY
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
12/21/2011Routine

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