PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: Reach in cooler behind the counter containing creamers, caramel sauce, and milk temped at 45*-49*. Corrected on site.
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation: There was no thermometer in the reach in cooler behind the counter.
05/14/2014
Routine
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Sanitizer test strips are needed for checking proper concentrations.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observed cooked potatoes and ham not datemarked - corrected onsite.
05/09/2013
Routine
Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above Observed butter setting out at room temperature. Discussed the ability to temper butter for use during the rush time and the need to keep refrigerated between uses.
Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning There is no third compartment for sanitizing in the manual warewashing procedure. Previous inspection noted the need for a three-compartment warewash sink (with drain boards) yet one has not been installed. --Inadequate heat within the machanical warewashing machine for sanitizing.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observed many salads, meats and cooked potatoes not datemarked. Guidance document left for reference.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration No Sanitizer test strips available for checking proper concentrations.
Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods Clean dust from the east wall, in addition to the ventilation duct above the fryer hood.
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