Bessemer Chevron, 1228 North 18th Street, Bessemer, AL 35020 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Bessemer Chevron
Address: 1228 North 18th Street, Bessemer, AL 35020
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jun 5, 2012
Score
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89

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Inspection findings

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  • Cleaning, maintenance tools properly stored.
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contamination from cleaning equipment prevented.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • In use, between use, food/ice dispensing utensils properly stored.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Aug 16, 2011 88
  • Cleaning, maintenance tools properly stored.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contact surfaces characteristics. Single service/use used when required.
  • Food contamination from cleaning equipment prevented.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • In use, between use, food/ice dispensing utensils properly stored.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Feb 14, 2012 80
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contact surfaces characteristics. Single service/use used when required.
  • Food contamination from cleaning equipment prevented.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • In use, between use, food/ice dispensing utensils properly stored.
  • Permit, Report, Other properly posted. Administrative requirements, HACCP plan
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
  • Wiping cloths; clean, use limitations, stored.
Apr 4, 2012 79
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contamination from cleaning equipment prevented.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
  • Wiping cloths; clean, use limitations, stored.
Jun 5, 2012 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 16, 2011

4-302.12 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all coolers. / No thermometer in WI drink cooler and RI drink cooler storing Starbuck's coffee/milk drinks.
3-304.12 Provide a clean surface in a protected location for storing ice scoop; or store in ice with handle upright. / Ice scoop stored on cardboard box sitting by ice machine.
4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. / Inside of cappuccino machine soiled. Sliding lids and gaskets of ice cream novelty freezer visibly soiled.
4-602.11 Clean fan covers on WI coolers.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on interior top of ice machine.
4-501.14 Clean the 3 compartment sink. / 3 compartment sink covered with plastic shelving, etc.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop sink visibly soiled.
5-202.11 Provide easily cleanable handwashing sinks, toilets, urinals, toilet lids and seats, and other plumbing fixtures. / Toilet seats in womens and mens restrooms with cracks and damaged surface areas.
5-103.12 Provide hot and cold water under pressure at the restroom hand sink. / No hot water at hand sink in womens restroom.
4-402.11 Provide seal between hand washing sink and adjoining wall. / Hand sink in mens restroom pulling away from wall.
6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / No soap at front counter hand sink.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. / Side door of dumpster open and right side top lid missing.
5-501.17 Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in a toilet room used by females. / No cover on waste receptacle in womens restroom.
5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Litter around dumpster.
6-501.12 Clean WI cooler floor, especially under shelves.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floor under 3 compartment sink soiled. Inside of cabinets under fountain drink counter soiled and cluttered.
6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Repair and clean exhaust vent cover in mens restroom. Exhaust vent not securely attached to ceiling.
6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Repair wall behind faucet at mop sink, and repair holes in restroom walls (mens and womens).
6-501.12 Clean ceiling and/or wall vent covers. / Ceiling vent covers with visible dust accumulation.
6-501.16 Store mops so that they may be air-dried without contaminating walls, equipment, or supplies. / Wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage room.

Feb 14, 2012

4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. / Fountain drink nozzles with mold accumulation.
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. / Ice scoop with large crack.

4-302.12 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all coolers. / No thermometer in WI drink cooler where milk is stored.
3-304.12 Provide a clean surface in a protected location for storing ice scoop; or store in ice with handle upright./ Ice scoop stored on top of cardboard box by ice machine.
4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Repair or replace damaged chest freezer lid. / Chest freezer lid not closing properly.
4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Replace damaged refrigeration unit door gasket. / Bottom gasket of WI drink cooler door damaged.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop sink with mold accumulation and soiled.
5-202.11 Provide easily cleanable handwashing sinks, toilets, urinals, toilet lids and seats, and other plumbing fixtures. / Mens and womens toilet seats in bad repair.
5-205.11 Cease using handsinks for any purpose other than handwashing. / Employee washing fountain drink nozzles in front hand sink.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or drying device at all hand sinks. / No paper towels at back hand sink by ice machine.
6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / No soap at back hand sink by ice machine.
4-402.11 Provide seal between hand washing sink and adjoining wall. / Mens restroom hand sink pulling away from wall.
5-205.11 Provide access to handsinks at all times. / Drink display coolers stored in front of ice machine hand sink and 3 compartment sink.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. / Side door of dumpster open and right side top lid missing. 5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Trash around dumpster. 5-501.17 Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in a toilet room used by females. / Womens restroom waste receptacle without cover.
6-501.12 Clean WI cooler floor, especially under display shelves.
6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Repair and clean exhaust vent cover in restrooms. Exhaust vents not securely attached to ceiling.
6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Wall behind faucet at mop sink in bad repair, wall beside ice machine in bad repair, hallway walls near restrooms in bad repair, and corner of wall by door in back storage room in bad repair. Cabinet door missing under fountain drink station.
6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged base tiles. / Base tiles missing at corner of hallway by restrooms and beside restroom doors.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floor under 3 compartment sink soiled. Inside of cabinets under fountain drink counter and under front hand sink soiled and cluttered. Drink storage shelves in WI cooler soiled.
6-303.11 Provide at least 10 foot candles of light at 30 inches from floor in WI cooler, WI freezer, and dry storage areas. / Less than 10 foot candles of light in WI cooler.
6-303.11 Provide at least 20 foot candles of light in self service areas and toilet rooms. / Less than 20 foot candles of light in mens restroom.
6-501.16 Store mops so that they may be air-dried without contaminating walls, equipment, or supplies. / Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket in back storage room.

Apr 4, 2012

4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. / Fountain drink nozzles with mold accumulation.
4-602.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize contaminated equipment and utensils as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of soil, or at least every 4 hours during continuous use. / Ice scoop visibly soiled. COS-PIC discarded ice scoop.
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. / Ice scoop with large crack that was thought to have been discarded, located in 3 compartment sink. COS-PIC discarded ice scoop with crack.

3-304.12 Provide a clean surface in a protected location for storing ice scoop; or store in ice with handle upright./ One ice scoop stored on top of ice bag cardboard box by ice machine. One scoop stored in ice with ice touching handle. One scoop with large crack that was thought to be discarded stored in soiled 3 compartment sink.
4-601.11 Clean cabinets. / Inside cabinets under fountain drink station and front self-service station heavily soiled. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers in WI cooler. / WI fan covers with dust accumulation.
4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Repair or replace damaged chest freezer lid. / Chest freezer lid not closing properly. 4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Replace damaged refrigeration unit door gasket. / Bottom gasket of WI drink cooler door damaged.
4-501.14 Clean the 3 compartment sink. / 3 compartment sink soiled. 4-501.116 Provide test strips with color chart for chlorine sanitizer. / No test strips provided for chlorine sanitizer.
3-304.14 Store wet wiping cloths for sanitizing in 50 to 100 ppm chlorine. / Wet wiping cloth stored in front hand sink. 3-305.14 Provide chlorine solution at 50 to 100 ppm for storing cloths used to wipe counters and equipment. / No chlorine solution for storing wet wiping cloths.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop sink with mold accumulation and soiled. Floor sink drain soiled under 3 compartment sink. Mens urinal soiled. 5-202.11 Provide easily cleanable handwashing sinks, toilets, urinals, toilet lids and seats, and other plumbing fixtures. / Mens and womens toilet seats in bad repair.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or drying device at all hand sinks. / No paper towels at back hand sink by ice machine. No paper towels at front hand sink. 6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / No soap at back hand sink by ice machine. 4-402.11 Provide seal between hand washing sink and adjoining wall. / Mens restroom hand sink pulling away from wall. 6-301.13 Cease supplying food preparation, ware washing, or mop sinks with handwashing devices. / Handwashing sign posted over 3 compartment sink. 6-301.14 Post sign at all handsinks that notifies employees to wash hands. / No handwashing sign posted at ice machine hand sink.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. / Right side top lid missing. 5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Trash around dumpster. 5-501.17 Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in a toilet room used by females. / Womens restroom waste receptacle without cover.
6-501.12 Clean WI cooler floor under display shelves. 6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Mens restroom exhaust vent cover with dust accumulation. Exhaust vent not securely attached to to womens restroom ceiling. 6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Wall behind faucet at mop sink in bad repair, wall beside ice machine in bad repair, hallway walls near restrooms in bad repair, and corner of wall by door in back storage room in bad repair. Cabinet door missing under fountain drink station. 6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged base tiles. / Base tiles missing at corner of hallway by restrooms and beside restroom doors.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floors soiled under 3 compartment sink and under fountain drink syrup box storage shelf.
ADPH 420-3-22-.08 Post current inspection report in a conspicuous place inside the food establishment. Report remains the property of JCDH. / Current inspection report not posted. Shall post new inspection report.

Jun 5, 2012

4-302.12 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all coolers. / No thermometer in WI cooler. (milk stored in this cooler)
4-601.11 Clean cabinets. / Inside cabinets under fountain drink station and front self-service station heavily soiled. Krispy Kreme display inside, bottom soiled. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers in WI cooler. / WI fan covers with dust accumulation. 4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. / Inside of microwave soiled. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. / Cappuccino machine inside soiled. Novelty freezer lid tracks soiled.
4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Repair or replace damaged chest freezer lid. / Chest freezer lid not closing properly. 4-501.11(B), 4-201.11, 4-202.16 Replace damaged refrigeration unit door gasket. / Bottom gasket of WI drink cooler door damaged. Several RI door gaskets torn.
4-501.14 Clean the 3 compartment sink. / 3 compartment sink soiled. 4-501.116 Provide test strips with color chart for chlorine sanitizer. / No test strips provided for chlorine sanitizer.
3-304.14 Store wet wiping cloths for sanitizing in 50 to 100 ppm chlorine. / Wet wiping cloth stored on front hand sink cabinet door. 3-305.14 Provide chlorine solution at 50 to 100 ppm for storing cloths used to wipe counters and equipment. / No chlorine solution for storing wet wiping cloths.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop sink with mold accumulation and soiled. Floor sink drain soiled under 3 compartment sink. Toilets soiled. 5-202.11 Provide easily cleanable handwashing sinks, toilets, urinals, toilet lids and seats, and other plumbing fixtures. / Mens and womens toilet seats in bad repair.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leak in WI cooler. / Condensate leak at middle fan unit in WI cooler.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or drying device at all hand sinks. / No paper towels at back hand sink by ice machine. No paper towels at front hand sink. 6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / No soap at back hand sink by ice machine. 4-402.11 Provide seal between hand washing sink and adjoining wall. / Mens restroom hand sink pulling away from wall. 6-301.13 Cease supplying food preparation, ware washing, or mop sinks with handwashing devices. / Handwashing sign posted over 3 compartment sink. 6-301.14 Post sign at all handsinks that notifies employees to wash hands. / No handwashing sign posted at ice machine hand sink.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. / Right side top lid missing. 5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Trash around dumpster. Horrible smell. 5-501.17 Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in a toilet room used by females. / Womens restroom waste receptacle without cover.
6-501.12 Clean WI cooler floor under display shelves. 6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Mens restroom exhaust vent cover with dust accumulation. Exhaust vent not securely attached to to womens restroom ceiling. 6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Wall behind faucet at mop sink in bad repair, wall beside ice machine in bad repair, hallway walls near restrooms in bad repair, and corner of wall by door in back storage room in bad repair. Cabinet door missing under fountain drink station. Holes in wall in womens where dryer was replaced. 6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged base tiles. / Base tiles missing at corner of hallway by restrooms and beside restroom doors.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floors soiled under fountain drink syrup boxes and shelving in back storage room.

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