Improvement noted from the last inspection. Continue training employees on the following: 1) When to wash hands 2) Changing 3 compartment sink solutions whenever they are soiled 3) Using the different types of sinks for their sole purpose 4) Making employees better understand the employee health and sickness policy in Vietnamese.
Continue consistent date marking practices. Implement better cleaning schedule for deep cleaning throughout the facility (floors, walls, ceilings, rice cookers, magnetic strips for knives, exhaust vents, all equipment along the cook line, hand sinks, walk in unit floors.....etc). Revise menu's consumer advisory to include a "Disclosure" statement (consumer advisory template was provided during the last inspection). Replace make line unit cutting board.
Health permit issued.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw and/or undercooked foods (bean sprouts and steaks) are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure. In addition, foods that may be offered or served as raw or undercooked are not marked with an asterisk on the menu.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: All shelving along the cook line, floor of the walk in freezer, exterior surfaces of all equipment, and all hand washing sinks...etc
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven and the ovens along the cook line are observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the ovens at least every 24 hours.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor under all equipment throughout the facility noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned.
Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
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03/07/2016 | Follow-up | |
Discussed the following with the Person in Charge (PIC): 1) Presence of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) during all hours of operation 2) Employee health and sickness policy (FDA Form 1B provided in Vietnamese) 3) Using a 3 compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing using a chlorine based sanitizer including immersion time for all food contact surfaces 4) Proper methods of thawing, and preventing biological cross contamination while thawing, prepping, or storing foods 5) CFM class schedule provided
Health permit not issued. Follow up scheduled for 03/07/2016.
- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper handwashing procedures observed.
Correction: Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the make line units and in the walk in refrigerator.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Observation: Observed that raw chicken and raw beef were thawing in a manner where the raw juices from the chicken were dripping over the beef. Raw steak stored next to cooked ready to eat beef in the make line units.
Correction: Prevent biological cross contamination of raw meats by storing, prepping, holding, and thawing them separately.
- Thawing
Observation: Beef and chicken thawing in the prep sink at room temperature.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the make line units and in the walk in refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw and/or undercooked foods (bean sprouts and steaks) are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure. In addition, foods that may be offered or served as raw or undercooked are not marked with an asterisk on the menu.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: Multiple cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Dirty knives stored as clean on the magnetic strip.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: All shelving along the cook line, floor of the walk in freezer, exterior surfaces of all equipment, and all hand washing sinks...etc
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven and the ovens along the cook line are observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the ovens at least every 24 hours.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning*
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: Fry pans, utensils, strainers...etc
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwash station by the 3 compartment sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen,
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor under all equipment throughout the facility noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned.
Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
Observation: Two working containers of chemicals are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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02/24/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in and prep unit 2. Different types of raw animal foods were observed stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Tongs and knives observed with food contact surface resting on soiled surfaces.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food was observed on the floor on the walk in freezer.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
Observation: Observed improper consumer advisory on menu.
Correction: Include specific foods that are offered raw or undercooked or identify specific foods that are offered raw or undercooked with an asterisk.
- Sponges, Use Limitation
Observation: Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces.
Correction: Discontinue use of sponges for this purpose as they are to be used only where they will not contaminate cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food contact surfaces.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in prep unit 2 and small drink refrigerator.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the quaternary ammonium.
Correction: Obtain a test kit to test sanitizing solutions in the spray bottles so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Detergent and Sanitizer dispenser was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
Correction: Repair the dispenser to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the dispenser, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter or remove.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelving over prep units, tops of prep units, storage shelves, walk in freezer floor.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces..
Correction: Provide sanitizer at proper concentrations and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwash stations at the drink bar and by the dish washing machine are being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Entire facility noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
- Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed spray bottles had over 400 ppm quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
Correction: Utilize only sanitizers that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
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03/31/2015 | Routine | |
Provide sanitizer buckets at all prep areas. Do not overfill food containers in prep units.
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Hands - Where to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: An employee is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use tongs at grill, and utensils stored in water improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: Remove paper, cardboard, etc. from counter tops.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: inside of ice machine.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Shelving under dishware in need of cleaning, microwave, underneith bubble tea containers, ice scoop holder, hood vents, and outside of some containers.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwash station at the blending station is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing station behind the grill.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floor in walk in freezer noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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08/12/2014 | Routine | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: floor of walk in freezer
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Interior of ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the ice machine any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Grout in kitchen observed corroding.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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05/05/2014 | Routine | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station at the drink station is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Observation: Ice build-up on floor of freezer.
Correction: Repair/Relocate the condensate drain line to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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01/24/2014 | Follow-up | |
Recommend the shelf liners in the walk in refrigerator be removed to allow for proper air circulation and the employees wear gloves when refilling the toothpick dispenser. The local ordinance requirement of having a training program was discussed with the manager.
- Critical: Employee Health* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus. The FDA employee health policy form was provided and discussed with the manager.
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that several food products in the walk in freezer and reach in coolers were not protected from CROSS-CONTAMINATION because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent CROSS-CONTAMINATION by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: The in-use wiping cloths used to clean dining room tables are also being used on food-contact surfaces in the food preparation area.
Correction: Ensure cloths used for wiping food spills are not used for any other purpose.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly used.
Correction: Ensure cloths used for wiping food spills are not used for any other purpose.
- Gloves - Use Limitation
Observation: Single-use gloves saved for reuse
Correction: Cease reuse and discard gloves when interruptions occur in the operation.
- Gloves - Use Limitation
Observation: Single-use gloves while worn during multi-tasked food preparation.
Correction: Discard gloves when changing tasks and wash hands when changing from raw food to ready-to-eat (RTE) food preparation to prevent cross contamination. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with RTE food or with raw animal food and used for no other purpose.
- Gloves - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Multitasking wearing the same gloves and reusing single use gloves.
Correction: Change gloves between uses.
- Thawing
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Noodles noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Internal temperature was 78 after 4.5 hours of room temperature cooling.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses. Manager voluntarily discarded.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOODs in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in several of the cold holding units.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided (corrected on site)
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Strainers and can opener.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Shelf under the microwave, ice scoop holder, and lower shelves in cook's areas.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Food contact surfaces of the preparation areas were not cleaned and sanitized prior to use and between uses.
Correction: Clean food-contact surfaces of all food contact surfaces no less than every 4 hours to prevent the growth microorganisms on those surfaces.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Interior surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the interior surface of the ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the service prep line and dish machine were blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the utensils and glassware preventing its use.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulbs in all ceiling mounted light fixtures throughout the kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor tile grout not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Walls and floors in the walk in refrigerator and freezer noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers of HAZARDOUS PRODUCTs are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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12/30/2013 | Routine | |
Permit inspection
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Sliced beef top make table 49* cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Vent hood filters aren't tight fitting
Correction: Repair to make vent hood filters tight fitting together to ensure proper function
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Vent hood filters and shelf above hand sink need cleaning
Correction: Clean
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Back door has paint peeling
Correction: Repair to maintain structure as smooth, durable, and easily cleanable
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03/19/2013 | Routine | |
Training logs could not be provided during the inspection. Proper handwashing procedures reviewed with person in charge. Corrective actions discussed thoroughly. Health Permit renewal issued.
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash*
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his hands before engaging in food preparation, after blowing his nose.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses Ice scoop handle observed in contact with drink ice. Rice scoop stored in room temperature water..
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: refrigerator gaskets and ice scoop holder.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Soiled can opnener in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items.
Correction: Clean the surface of EQUIPMENT at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Clean pan lid observed stored on the floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station at the front counter is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors and walls in the walk-in freezer and floors along the walls throughout kitchcen noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
Observation: Spray bottles of blue and clear liquids are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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02/22/2012 | Routine | |
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