Lone Star Steakhouse& Saloon, 180 State Farm Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Lone Star Steakhouse& Saloon
Address: 180 State Farm Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Mar 12, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

85

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
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  • 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.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
  • 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.
Aug 24, 2011 89
  • Cooling methods. Facilities to maintain product temperature. Plant food cooking.
  • Demonstration of knowledge: Approved course, other requirements met.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
  • 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.
Jan 10, 2012 82
  • Food contact surfaces characteristics. Single service/use used when required.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during receiving, cooking, hot holding, cooling. Pasteurized eggs used if required.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables. Outdoor/Indoor storage area approved. Receptacles provided; covered. Approved refuse disposal method.
Mar 12, 2012 85

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 24, 2011

3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below.//Chicken and steaks in RI cooler were 49 F - 54 F, shredded cheese and swiss cheese slices in make table were 51 F and 70 F.//PHF items were discarded.
4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean RI cooler door gaskets throughout kitchen.//Clean exterior sides of metal and plastic pans//COS 4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI coolers. 4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours.
4-501.116 Provide test strips with color chart for quaternary ammonia sanitizer in bar area.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leak in RI cooler behind bar.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. 5-501.115 Remove unnecessary items from refuse storage area. 5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. 5-501.116 Clean grease receptacle.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.//Clean floors, walls, and ceilings throughout kitchen.

NOV #s 2E51001574, 75, and 77 have been abated. NOV # 2E51001576 has been extended.

Jan 10, 2012

JCDH 2.1 Register all Certified Food Safety Managers with JCDH and maintain the appropriate card in a readily accessible location. JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available, updated, and accurate documentation of food safety training (on-site) for all employees at all hours of operation.
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain PHF at 41 F or below. PHF in cold holding unit > 41 F due to faulty equipment. Cease use of equipment until repaired and verified by JCDH.//RI cooler in grill area was at 66 F.//COS - PHF (sliced roast beef, rice portions, green bean portions, potatoes) were all discarded. 3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below.//PHF (shredded cheese, queso meat) stored in 3rd make table in grill area were above 41 F.//COS - PHF were discarded.
3-501.15 Cease wrapping or covering food until cooled.
3-304.14 Change the sanitizing solution for wiping cloths when visibly soiled.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leaks in RI coolers in grill (1st RI cooler) and bar area. 5-205.15 Repair slow or inoperative drain (indoor or outdoor) at handwashing sink near fountain drink machine and beneath 3 compartment sink. 5-205.15 Repair plumbing.//Repair leaking faucets attached to sprayer in warewashing area and at handwashing sink in bar area.//Repair leaky pipe beneath 3 compartment sink.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or drying device at all hand sinks. 5-205.11 Cease using handsinks for any purpose other than handwashing in bar area.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. 5-501.113 Keep waste grease receptacle closed.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.//Clean floors and walls throughout facility including bar area. 6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged floor tiles in grill area.

Mar 12, 2012

3-403.11 Reheat food to at least 165 F for at least 15 seconds within 2 hours.//Reheat chili (94 F - 110 F) cooked 03/11/12 to at least 165 F within 2 hrs.//COS 3-403.11 Use only equipment that will heat food to at least 165 F within 2 hours for reheating.//Cease using steam well to reheat chili (94 F - 110 F).//COS
3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below.//Maintain steak sandwich meat (53 F) and sour cream (60 F) at 41 or below.//COS
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces.//Discard cutting boards which are heavily stained and not easily cleanable.//COS - cutting boards discarded.
5-501.113 Keep waste grease receptacle closed. 5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.//Clean excess debris (used trash bags and boxes) from around dumpster to maintain cleanliness.

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