- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The wall surface next to the kitchen coffee preparation area was observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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.
- Permit to Operate/Responsibilities of Permit Holder
Observation: Current 2016 health license not observed posted in the public's view.
Correction: Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
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01/19/2016 | Routine | |
The wall mounted detergent system in the warewashing area was observed leaking. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration in the wiping cloth buckets checked for proper concentration using the provided test strips.
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Working spray containers used for storing sanitizer observed not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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07/15/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Properly cold hold TCS food product at 41 F or below. High temperature dishmachine checked using a thermolabel.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Small container of individually packed butter (60 F) and sour cream (62 F) packages observed at improper temperature on the breakfast service buffet. Product was discarded by the person in charge.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The wall in the warewashing/dishmachine area observed in need of cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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01/13/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed cream cheese (55 F), butter (60 F)and whipped butter (70 F) cold holding at improper temperatures in containers on the buffet. Food was discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the beverage crates used for storage shelving in the dry storage room are not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and/or designed and constructed to be easily cleanable or maintained.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Hard-to-clean areas could result in the attraction and harborage of insects and rodents and allow the growth of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms. Well-designed equipment enhances the ability to keep nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floors under and behind equipment are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. The floor in dry storage room needs cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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05/16/2014 | Routine | |
The ice scoop handle was stored in the drinking ice, (corrected)
- Critical: Sanitizers, Criteria/Chemicals for Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The quaternary sanitizer was measured at more than 600 ppm, diluted
Correction: Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). Chemical sanitizers are included with poisonous or toxic materials because they may be toxic if not used in accordance with requirements listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Large concentrations of sanitizer in excess of the CFR requirements can be harmful because residues of the materials remain. The CFR reference that is provided lists concentrations of sanitizers that are considered safe.
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10/04/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Hair Restraints/Effectiveness
Observation: Food employees are not wearing effective hair restraints.
Correction: Food employees shall 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
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding
Observation: Cut melon at 55 F.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Critical: Sanitizers, Criteria/Chemicals for Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Quaternary sanitizer was more than 800 ppm.
Correction: Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). Chemical sanitizers are included with poisonous or toxic materials because they may be toxic if not used in accordance with requirements listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Large concentrations of sanitizer in excess of the CFR requirements can be harmful because residues of the materials remain. The CFR reference that is provided lists concentrations of sanitizers that are considered safe.
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05/31/2013 | Routine | |
CO Approved
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/27/2013 | Pre-Opening | |
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