Handwashing, and dishwashing, facilities were being maintained properly.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Two employees observed working in the kitchen area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: We require that all employees working in the kitchen area wear a hat, a hair net, an open visor, a scarf, a hair net, or some other type of hair covering that we have approved.
- Equipment and Utensils - Durability (corrected on site)
Observation: One of the knives in the knife storage rack, near the stove area, had duct tape wrapped around the handle.
Correction: We do not allow the use of duct tape because the duct tape introduces rough surfaces where bacteria may hide, and may grow. Only smooth, easily cleanable materials may be used for utensil repairs. This knife was immediately removed from the kitchen by the establishment management. This corrected the violation.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (corrected on site)
Observation: The hot water handle above the sink basins of the three compartment (dishwashing) sink was not working at the time the inspection was initiated.
Correction: We require that both the hot and cold water handles, above the sink basins, be working properly at all times. The hot water handle, above the sink basins, needs to be restored to proper working order as soon as possible.
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10/29/2015 | Routine | |
Handwashing, and dishwashing, facilities were being maintained properly. No food temperature problems were observed.
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: There was can of tomato slices with a dent in the bottom seam, but was being stored among canned goods intended for service to customers.
Correction: Cans with dents in top, bottom, or side seams may not be used for service to customers. Cans need to be inspected for dents in seams as soon as deliveries arrive, and cases are unpacked. Cans with dents in seams need to placed in a specially designated area for damaged cans only. A sign (which may be hand-written) which says "damaged cans only"needs to be placed in this specially designated area. Cans with dents in seams may be returned to the supplier, for reimbursement, or they may be discarded. This violation was immediately corrected by the establishment management.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: There was an ice scoop being stored directly on top of the big ice machine (in the kitchen), above the entrance door to the ice bin.
Correction: The ice scoop needs to be stored in a smooth easily cleanable storage container or on a smooth easily cleanable storage tray or plate-not directly on the ice machine surface. This violation was immediately corrected by the establishment management.
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04/30/2015 | Routine | |
Hand washing sinks available with warm water, soap, and towels. Sanitizing wiping cloth solution available at 100 ppm (Additional bucket of sanitizing solution placed close to grill area for the grill and preparation equipment). Reviewed food safety information with PIC and staff. Ware washer Okay at 100 ppm. All of facility appears to be clean and walk-in refrigerators are clean and dry (no leaks or condensation moisture observed). Lights to be repaired within the facility. Microwave in grill area to be cleaned inside and outside. Three door Migali refrigerator is not in use and is being repaired.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the vent hood and kitchen areas. Lights are burned-out in several locations within the kitchen and under the vent hood.
Correction: Replace/repair lighting to provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
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12/10/2014 | Routine | |
No violations observed. Hand washing sinks available with warm water, soap, and towels. Sanitizing wiping cloth solution available at 100 ppm. Reviewed food safety information with PIC. Ware washer Okay at 100 ppm. New roof built over top of outside walk-in refrigerator to prevent leaking.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/08/2014 | Routine | |
The following items have been corrected since the last inspection: new thermometers purchased for both prep units
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Physical structure is not maintained in good repair: walk-in unit has condensation leaking in areas of food storage (walk-in unit should be dry).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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04/29/2014 | Follow-up | |
Hand washing sink provided with warm water soap and towels. Sanitizing wiping cloth solution available and in use at 100 ppm. Testing strips available and in use. Reviewed proper date marking requirements
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOOD in the refrigeration units 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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no adequate temperature measuring device located in the two grill food prep units.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: EQUIPMENT was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: hinge on pizza prep unit is damaged
Correction: spray nozzle holder on three compartment sink is missing.
- Outdoor Areas, Surface Characteristics (corrected on site)
Observation: Exterior surfaces of building is not weather-resistant. Leaking from outside moisture observed within kitchen areas.
Correction: Exterior surfaces of building shall be constructed of weather-resistant materials. Prep surfaces in kitchen relocated to avoid possible sources of contamination.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Physical structure is not maintained in good repair: missing and partial ceiling tiles over ware washer area
Correction: walk-in ceiling is pealing
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04/07/2014 | Routine | |
Hand washing sink available with warm water, soap and towels. Sanitizing solution and testing strips available. No violations observed. Very clean and orderly facility. Food temps and equipment OK. New gasket has been replaced on one of the refrigerator doors. Remaining two gaskets to be replaced. Reviewed food safety information with PIC: in use equipment sanitizing/cleaning
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/16/2013 | Routine | |
Hand washing sink available with warm water, soap and towels. Sanitizing solution and testing strips available. No violations observed. Very clean and orderly facility. Food temps and equipment OK. New gasket has been replaced on one of the refrigerator doors. Remaining two gaskets to be replaced.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/22/2013 | Routine | |
Reviewed food safety information with PIC. Owner continues to try and locate new gaskets for Migal Refrigerator. All other remaining items have been corrected from the previous inspection.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gasket to the 3 door Migal refrigerator is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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04/10/2013 | Follow-up | |
Hand washing sink available and in use with soap and towels. Sanitizing wiping cloth solution available and in use at 100 ppm. Sanitizing testing strips available and in use. Reviewed food safety information with PIC and staff. Three compartment sink is being used while the ware washing machine is being repaired.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed to state the minimum cook temperatures and times for potentially hazardous food.
Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gasket to the 3 door Migal refrigerator is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- 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.
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided to store personal items.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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04/02/2013 | Routine | |
Hand washing sink available with soap and towels. Ware washing machine OK.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gasket to the 3 door Magali refrigerator is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board along the left grill prep unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
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12/06/2012 | Routine | |
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