Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: Walls behind and next to the hand sink and dish machine is in poor repair. Ceilings in the back storage room is in poor repair.
Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean Observation: Handles and doors, wall next to the fryer not clean.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Observation: Lights not protected in the kitchen and walk-in freezer
12/14/2015
Regular
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: The ceilings (where food is stored) are in poor repair.
A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods Observation: The facility does not have a tip sensitive thermometer.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: The facility does not have have chlorine test strips.
Eating, drinking, or using tobacco Observation: Employee drinking from an uncovered cup. Corrected by getting rid of the drink.
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods Observation: Bare hand contact with ready to eat food, lettuce. Corrected.
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Observation: The facility does not have a thermometer to temp foods.
12/19/2014
Regular
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings Light in kitchen must be covered ( may use plexiglass or envelope style covers ) Wall behind handsink and dishmachine must be smooth and easily cleanable..
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Food thermometer with temp sensor at tip of probe must be provided to check temp of thin foods like hamburger patties.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Chlorine test strips must be provided to check strength of dishmachine and bleach sanitizer.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Light in kitchen must be covered ( may use plexiglass or envelope style covers ) Wall behind handsink and dishmachine must be smooth and easily cleanable..
Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings If range is used, an exhast hood must be installed capable of removing steam and grease that is generated in cooking processes.
Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable Lids for covering hamburgers on grill must be cleaned.. Rusted beaters must be cleaned or discarded. Corrected at time of inspection
Miscellaneous sources of contamination When bar is not serving, ice bin must be kept covered.
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