- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Stringbean and carrots in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
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03/24/2016 | Risk Factor | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/29/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chicken and tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Observed missing control knob on the warming unit
Correction: Repair the warming unit to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the warming unit, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
Observation: The food contact equipment surfaces of the oven and grill are observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surfaces of the oven and grill to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the following nonfood contact surfaces:
-- bottom shelf of the refrigerator
--bottom compartment of the fryers
--the filters of the exhaust ventilation system
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
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06/12/2015 | Routine | |
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The compartments of the 3 vats sink are heavily soiled.
Correction: Clean the sink compartment(s) or drainboards: 1) before use. 2) throughout the day at a frequency to prevent contamination of food, sanitized equipment and utensils. and 3) if used, at least every 24 hours.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the bottom shelf of the Hobart refrigerator.
Observed accumulation of grime on the filters of the exhaust ventilation system.
Observed accumulation of grime on the bottom shelf of the Kenmore refrigerator.
Observed accumulation grime on the storage shelves.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Toilet Rooms - Enclosed
Observation: Toilet room doors are not provided with a self-closing door
Correction: Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floor in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must 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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06/19/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) carrot & potatoes and stringbeans in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
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03/06/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the door gaskets of the Hobart refrigerator.
Observed accumulation of grime on the filters of the exhaust ventilation system.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Rinsing Procedures
Observation: A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
Correction: Properly utilize the 3-compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize basins in that order.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Clean eating utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Provide a cover to the feminine napkin refuse container in the ladies room stall.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of hazardous material are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of hazardous material must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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06/20/2013 | Routine | |
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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02/22/2013 | Risk Factor | |
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