Burger King #3996, 18520 Allen Rd, Melvindale, MI 48122 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: BURGER KING #3996
Address: 18520 Allen Rd, Melvindale, MI 48122
Permit #: 032348
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Backflow Prevention
    Comment:
    Corrected: Observed an air gap between the drain line from the ice bin and the drain bowl.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
10/14/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    An air gap is required between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, equipment, and utensils are placed. Observed drain line fro the ice bin at the drive through area has dropped into the receiving drain bowl. Elevate the drain line to create an air gap. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Food Preparation
    Items:
    Unpackaged food(s)
    Problems:
    Not protected From contamination
    Corrections:
    Protect against contamination
    Comment:
    During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. Observed employee slicing tomatoes at the clean dish drain board while 3 compartment sink was setup for ware washing. Another employee changed out the wiping cloth bucket in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink while the other employee was slicing tomatoes. Food preparation activities and cleaning activities cannot be done at the same time on the same piece of equipment. To prevent contamination, slice the tomatoes at a separate location or separate cleaning and food preparation activities.
    General violation description:
    3-305.14 - During preparation, unPACKAGED FOOD shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities Floor(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair Open seams
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler that flexes when stepping on it. Repair or replace walk-in cooler floor.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
09/18/2014Routine
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components hinges
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Not adjusted per manufacturer's specifications
    Corrections:
    Adjust according to manufacturer specifications.
    Comment:
    Repair the dislocated hinges to the kitchen reach in cooler so that the cooler lid is easily opened & closed without manual positioning of the loose lid. All equipment must be properly maintained in good working order.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
08/22/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/14/2012Routine
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces and Uten
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) storage equipment
    Locations:
    food containers and drip trays
    Problems:
    Not easily cleanable
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to be easily cleanable.
    Comment:
    FOOD CONTAINERS AND DRIP TRAYS HEAVILY SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE - DISCONTINUE USE AND REPLACE., FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT DISCARDED.
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s)
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler(s) Front Counter
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
08/11/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical:
    Comment:
    AN AIR GAP WAS PRESENT BETWEEN THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PER THE OPERATOR THE AIR GAP WAS CREATED BY CUTTING OFF A PORTION OF THE END OF THE LINE. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical:
    Comment:
    AN AIR GAP WAS PRESENT BETWEEN THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PER THE OPERATOR THE AIR GAP WAS CREATED BY CUTTING OFF A PORTION OF THE END OF THE LINE. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Comment:
    AN AIR GAP WAS PRESENT BETWEEN THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PER THE OPERATOR THE AIR GAP WAS CREATED BY CUTTING OFF A PORTION OF THE END OF THE LINE. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM HAD BEEN REPAIRED ON THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. WHEN TESTED, EACH HALF OF THE DOOR DID SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM HAD BEEN REPAIRED ON THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. WHEN TESTED, EACH HALF OF THE DOOR DID SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM HAD BEEN REPAIRED ON THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. WHEN TESTED, EACH HALF OF THE DOOR DID SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
08/27/2010Follow-up
  • Critical:
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN, WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical:
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN, WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE END OF THE DRAIN LINE, FROM THE WALK IN COOLER / WALK IN FREEZER COOLING FAN, WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    AT THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW, THE RIGHT HALF OF THE DOOR WAS FOUND AJAR. THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS HALF OF THE DOOR WAS DETACHED FROM THE DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS DOOR TO ENSURE THAT THE DOOR WILL SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION OF THE CODE WILL BE CHECKED AT THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    AT THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW, THE RIGHT HALF OF THE DOOR WAS FOUND AJAR. THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS HALF OF THE DOOR WAS DETACHED FROM THE DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS DOOR TO ENSURE THAT THE DOOR WILL SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION OF THE CODE WILL BE CHECKED AT THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    AT THE REAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW, THE RIGHT HALF OF THE DOOR WAS FOUND AJAR. THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS HALF OF THE DOOR WAS DETACHED FROM THE DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON THIS DOOR TO ENSURE THAT THE DOOR WILL SELF CLOSE WITH A SECURE FIT. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION OF THE CODE WILL BE CHECKED AT THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
08/10/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Preventing Contamination from
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF TODAY'S INSPECTION, THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT HAD DECIDED TO USE GLOVES INSTEAD OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOODS. UPON ARRIVAL, EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS (I.E.: AT THE SANDWICH PREP COOLERS) WERE OBSERVED WEARING GLOVES. SPECIFICALLY, EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED WEARING GLOVES AND USING TONGS WHEN PREPARING / HANDLING FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND WHEN WORKING WITH RAW FROZEN BURGERS AT THE FREEZER. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED. COMMENTS: IF IN THE FUTURE THE ESTABLISHMENT DESIRES TO RESUME USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, THEN SUBMISSION OF "FORM 1-D APPLICATION FOR BARE HAND CONTACT PROCEDURE" MUST BE RECEIVED AND APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO RESUMING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
    General violation description:
    3-301.11 - (A) FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wash their hands as specified under  2-301.12. (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under  3-302.15 or when otherwise APPROVED, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands and shall use suitable UTENSILS such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, SINGLE-USE gloves, or dispensing EQUIPMENT. (C) FOOD EMPLOYEES shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed FOOD that is not in a READY-TO-EAT form. S
03/18/2010Follow-up
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/17/2009Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment
    Locations:
    beverage dispenser pop nozzles
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED MOLD RESIDUE INSIDE THE OPENING IN WHICH THE SODA NOZZLES ATTACH. CORRECTION MADE: OBSERVED THE CITED OPENING SURFACES HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
03/03/2009Routine Inspection

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