Grand Port Cafe, 4453 W Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229 - inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: GRAND PORT CAFE
Address: 4453 W Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229
Permit #: 030141
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 03/03/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Food Temperature Measuring Dev
    Comment:
    Observed stab thermometer. Corrected
    General violation description:
    4-302.12 - (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
  • Critical: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Comment:
    Observed chlorine test strips. Corrected
    General violation description:
    4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
03/03/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Food Temperature Measuring Dev
    Items:
    Food thermometer(s) probe
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no stab thermometer. Provide and use stab thermometer to take food temperatures. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    4-302.12 - (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
  • Critical: Food Temperature Measuring Dev
    Items:
    Food thermometer(s) probe
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no stab thermometer. Provide and use stab thermometer to take food temperatures. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    4-302.12 - (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
  • Critical: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit chlorine
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no chlorine test strips. Provide and use chlorine test strips to measure sanitation level of dish machine, sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
  • Critical: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit chlorine
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no chlorine test strips. Provide and use chlorine test strips to measure sanitation level of dish machine, sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
02/23/2015Routine
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    Cutting board on prep table (back kitchen) is warped and will not sit flat. Replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.12 - Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
08/14/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/12/2014Routine
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Comment:
    Bar glass washer @ 50 ppm chlorine. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
08/23/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Locations:
    dish machine(s)
    Problems:
    Below 25 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Dishmachine sanitizer level less than 10 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer is not dispensing into machine. Repair machine. Until repaired, dishes must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized manually using 3 compartment sink., This is a Priority (P) violation. WCHD will return within 3 days to ensure violation is corrected. ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Locations:
    dish machine(s)
    Problems:
    Greasy
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Floor is greasy under dishmachine. Clean.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
08/20/2013Routine
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s) at prep cooler
    Locations:
    prep line
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    Cutting board at prep table is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.12 - Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    chemical sanitizing dishmachine
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Outside of dishmachine dirty. Clean.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
02/05/2013Routine Inspection
  • Hand Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap at handsink back
    Locations:
    Employee(s) Wash Room
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Keep a working supply of hand soap at the secondary staff wash room located off the kitchen. Simply supply some soap to this hand wash sink to encourage frequent and PROPER staff hand wash activities.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Unnecessary Items and Litter
    Items:
    Unnecessary item(s) old/broken equipment
    Locations:
    Dry storage area rear
    Problems:
    Not removed from facility
    Corrections:
    Remove from facility/premises.
    Comment:
    Repair, replace, or remove from establishment any/all old unused equipment that will no longer be placed into service at this restaurant. Do not let old equipment accumulate in the rear dry storage room.
    General violation description:
    6-501.114 - The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used
08/22/2012Routine
  • HVAC System Vents
    Items:
    HVAC system
    Locations:
    ventilation system Baffle Filters
    Problems:
    Not constructed, designed, installed according to law
    Corrections:
    Remove and replace to be in compliance with law.
    Comment:
    Reinstall the baffle filters located within the ventilation hood canopy so that the gaps between filters are eliminated. This system must properly capture, remove, and collect waste greases as originally designed. Simply tighten up all spaces between filters.
    General violation description:
    6-202.12 - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of FOOD, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS.
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s) wet
    Locations:
    kitchen food prep area
    Problems:
    Stored on Prep table
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    Keep a wet wiping cloths properly stored in the wiping cloth bucket(s) between uses to reduce bacterial loading on the cloths as well as to minimize objectionable odors.
    General violation description:
    3-304.14 - (A) Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be: (1) Maintained dry
02/20/2012Routine Inspection
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s), Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen prep table(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris, Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean., Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the lower shelf area of the food prep table in kitchen. This shelf is utilized for miscellaneous storage and as such must be maintained clean. Simply wash often as old food residuals begin to accumulate.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Locations:
    kitchen ice cream freezer
    Problems:
    Used as food-contact surface
    Comment:
    Defrost & clean all interior surfaces of the ice cream freezer located in the rear area of the kitchen. Simply keep this unit free of large amounts of ice accumulations to help prevent accidental frost entry into ice creams being scooped.
    General violation description:
    4-101.19 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen dry storage room
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    Elevate all boxes of dry paper type goods (such as napkins) a minimum 6" off the floor in the dry goods storage room. This practice will help minimize the chance of accidental dry good contamination while conducting floor cleaning operations in the storage room.;(A) Except as specified in # (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under # (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted. (C) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored as specified under # (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. (D) Items that are kept in closed PACKAGES may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under # 4-204.122.
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 -
08/24/2011Routine Inspection
  • Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Items:
    Baking and cooking equipment
    Locations:
    Microwave oven(s) interior
    Problems:
    Not cleaned Through out the day as necessary
    Corrections:
    Clean as specified above.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the interior surfaces of the microwave oven. Do not let old food residuals accumulate on the upper reaches of this unit. Simply wash and sanitize often to remove accumulations thusly minimizing the chance for potential contamination resulting from overhead materials entering foods being microwaved.
    General violation description:
    4-602.12 - (A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
  • HVAC System Vents
    Items:
    HVAC system
    Locations:
    Ventilation hood system Baffle Filters
    Problems:
    Not constructed, designed, installed according to law
    Corrections:
    Remove and replace to be in compliance with law.
    Comment:
    Rearrange baffle filters located within the ventilation hood canopy so that large gaps are not present. This will allow the exhaust system to properly capture smokes / greases as originally designed. Also, greases will not accumulate as much behind the filters where they are much harder to clean.
    General violation description:
    6-202.12 - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of FOOD, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS.
02/22/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Comment:
    CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT 50 PPM DURING RINSE CYCLE. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
09/14/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    DISH MACHINE DISPENSING LESS THAN 50 PPM CHLORINE DURING RINSE CYCLE. CHLORINE MUST BE 50-100 PPM TO EFFECTIVELY SANITIZE. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY, WILL RETURN ON/ABOUT 8-29-10 TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    DISH MACHINE DISPENSING LESS THAN 50 PPM CHLORINE DURING RINSE CYCLE. CHLORINE MUST BE 50-100 PPM TO EFFECTIVELY SANITIZE. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY, WILL RETURN ON/ABOUT 8-29-10 TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE.,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
08/19/2010Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/15/2010Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/13/2009Routine Inspection

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