- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the prep area (hot holding foods uncovered)
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw foods. (Thawing at room temperature.)
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Tear in screen on rear entry door)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of clening chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Spray bottles hanging above slicer and on storage rack.)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
03/31/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Walk in freezer, walk in cooler and outside storage building);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. (0 ppm Chlorine in three compartment sink)
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 8 or less and the water temperature is 75°F. (Sink drained, and sanitizer re-made to 100ppm Chlorine)
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
Observation: Drinking cups were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To go containers in prep area)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands. (Ice observed in hand sink)
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Damaged screen on rear entry door)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the prep area
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Rear entry door and outside exhaust fan 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.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
12/18/2015 | Routine | |
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Cases of food in walk in freezer);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
|
09/30/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the two door and walk in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (Stored on counter)
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods in the sandwich station and the salad station refrigerators cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the walk in 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 - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Wire shelving at prep station, Exterior of microwave, Interior of walk in cooler door, side of exhaust hood
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To go containers stored with FCS exposed)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to slicer on prep table.)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
06/29/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cold holding units throughout the facility.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. (Handle of ice scoop in front service area stored with handle in the ice)
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. (Stored on counter)
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Food containers stored on floor of walk in);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Thawing (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw meat. (Roast thawing on counter)
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
Correction: Use a chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
- Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
Observation: Spice scoops were observed in a state preventing the equipment to be used while preventing contamination of food. (No handles)
Correction: Discard and replace the spice scoops with a scoop designed to prevent contamination of food.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: area where knives are stored by prep refrigerator
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: tops of microwaves
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Clean glassware was not observed stored in a position to allow air-drying. (Wet glasses stored stacked on each other (Wet Nesting))
Correction: Store glassware in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To go containers stored with food surface exposed)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Employee Accommodations, Designated Areas (corrected on site)
Observation: Personal items stored in a way not to prevent the contamination of food, equipment and utensils. (Cell phones stored on rack in prep area.)
Correction: Locate lockers or other suitable facilities so that food, equipment, single-service and single-use articles to protect them from contamination
- Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
|
02/19/2015 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. (Employee working the pizza station observed handling food without proper hair restraint).
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
|
11/24/2014 | Complaint | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerators and freezers throughout the facility.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw hamburgers. (Thawing on counter)
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (corrected on site)
Observation: The food contact surface of the bread warmer is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, easy to clean and/or smooth. (Cardboard)
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Clean tableware were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward. (Plates and silverware)
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Refuse - Covering Receptacles
Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors throughout the prep area, floor of outside storage building and exterior exhaust fan 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.
- Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemcials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Spray bottle hanging on shelf adjacent to clean cookware)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
09/25/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning clean gloves.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food throughout the facility
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Improper scoops are being used to dispense spices. (Utensils do not have handles)
Correction: Ensure that all scoops have a proper handle to avoid contamination of the food the utensil is intended to dispense.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Gloves - Use Limitation
Observation: Employee observed re-using single use gloves.
Correction: Ensure that employees do not re-use single use gloves.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Walk in cooler);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the prep table is lined with cardboard which is not designed to be easily cleanable and non absorbent. (Shelf lined with cardboard)
Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is easy to clean and non absorbent.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Inside of the small prep refrigerator
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- 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
Observation: Clean plates were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (Single use forks and to-go containers stored with food contact surface exposed.)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Outside storage building has a large number of flies inside.)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floor in the outside storeage building 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.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Hand soap stored over to-go containers)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
06/26/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prep cook was chewing on a straw while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
Correction: Personnel must avoid chewing on anything unless they are in the designated break area away from food preparation/handling areas to prevent cross contamination.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerator and reach in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed scooping sugar out of a container with a cup.
Correction: Ensure that all utensils used to scoop food has a handle. This helps to prevent contamination.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To-go containers store with FCS up)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of maintenance chemicals and equipment are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Gasoline powered blower stored on shelf next to to-go containers.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
03/24/2014 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/20/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cold holding units throughout the facility.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- 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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Shredded Mozzarella Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food storage building behind facility is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers*
Observation: Mop bucket containing soap observed without a label.
Correction: Label chemical containers with contents or discard.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
12/16/2013 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the cold holding units throughout the facility.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- 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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Shredded Mozzarella Cheese cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
Observation: The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station at the prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food storage building behind facility is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers*
Observation: Mop bucket containing soap observed without a label.
Correction: Label chemical containers with contents or discard.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
12/16/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. (Cook in prep area had no hair restraint.)
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (Cook in prep area handling sandwich and sandwich meats/cheeses with bare hand.)
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in cooler and reach in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
|
10/28/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The personnel are drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in multiple locations in the facility (walk in, outside dry storage building, 2 door freezer).
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods in prep refrigerator and pizza prep refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Oven cleaner stored over fryer oil in outside storage building)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
06/06/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (Pizza chef handled stromboli with bare hand while plating.)
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the small prep refrigerator and True 2 door freezer..
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (Outside storage building);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw breaded chicken fillets. (Sitting on prep table thawing at room temperature)
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Tableware (plates) were observed stored unprotected along the prep line.
Correction: Store tableware in a way so as to protect from contamination until used.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (To go containers on large prep refrigerator stored food contact surface up)
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Refuse - Covering Receptacles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
Correction: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the storage building (which contains food products) is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Building has a non self closing door that was open at the time of inspection)
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of maintenance and cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. (Cleaners stored over pasta in outside storage building)
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
|
02/15/2013 | Routine | |
Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Pino's Ristorantie, 15498 N James Madison Hwy., Dillwyn, VA 23936 »