Merri Bowl Lanes, 30950 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48150 - inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: MERRI BOWL LANES
Address: 30950 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48150
Permit #: 030227
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Locations:
    in the reach-in cooler(s)
    Comment:
    IN THE REACH-IN COOLER BELOW THE COLD FOOD HOLDING BINS, THERE WERE PACKETS OF HAM THAT WERE NOT DATE-MARKED WITH A PREPARATION OR DISCARD DATE. ITEM CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY DISCARDING PACKETS OF HAM.
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Locations:
    at the bar
    Comment:
    CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST PAPER WAS NOT LOCATED AT THE BAR GLASS WASH SINK. THE TEST STRIPS WERE IN THE FACILITY AND PLACED NEAR THE SINK. ITEM CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    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: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Locations:
    at the bar handsink
    Comment:
    IN THE LEFT MOST COMPARTMENT OF THE BAR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WERE METAL KITCHEN ITEMS IN THE COMPARTMENT THAT IS DEDICATED FOR HAND WASHING. THIS BASIN MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING . ITEM CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY REMOVING THE ITEMS.
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Equipment Food-Contact Surface
    Locations:
    in the ice machine(s)
    Comment:
    THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IS STARTING TO ACCUMULATE SOME RUST IN A FEW AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE AND COAT ANY UNCLEANABLE RUSTY AREAS WITH A FOOD GRADE EPOXY TO PREVENT RUST FALLING ON ICE. NOTE: THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION FROM THE NOVEMBER 2013 INSPECTION. PLEASE CORRECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, a
    Locations:
    at the handsink faucet
    Comment:
    CLEAN UTENSILS AND LADLES WERE STORED NEAR THE HAND WASH SINK, SUBJECTING THEM TO POTENTIAL SPLASH/DRIP CONTAMINATION. THESE ITEMS WERE RELOCATED TO A SAFER LOCATION TODAY. ITEM CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 - (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
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Locations:
    in the reach-in freezer(s)
    Comment:
    MIDDLE REACH-IN FREEZER IN SNACK BAR BACK ROOM HAD AN INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB. REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE PROPER ILLUMINATION IN REACH-IN FREEZER.
    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.
07/14/2014Routine
  • Equipment Food-Contact Surface
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) used for nonpotentially hazardous food(s) ice bin(s) in ice machine
    Problems:
    Not cleaned
    Corrections:
    Clean as required above.
    Comment:
    INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IS STARTING TO ACCUMLATE SOME RUST IN A FEW AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND COAT ANY UNCLEANABLE RUSTY AREAS WITH A FOOD GRADE EPOXY TO PREVENT RUST FALLING ON ICE.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    BAR HAS A 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SINK NEXT TO THE WASH IS USED FOR HANDWASHING. PROVIDE A SIGN STATING "EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS" AND ONLY USE FOR HANDWASHING. ALSO ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ARE ALWAYS PRESENT.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities Ceiling(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    WALK-IN COOLER CEILING TILES DAMAGED. REPAIR/REPLACE.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
11/12/2013Routine
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Comment:
    ICE MACHINE DOOR CLEANED
    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
  • Critical: Preventing Contamination from
    Comment:
    GLOVES USED FOR CUTTING FRUIT
    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
  • Critical: Separation
    Comment:
    CHEMICALS NO LONGER STORED ON ICE MACHINE
    General violation description:
    7-201.11 - POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning
11/30/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    CLEAN ICE MACHINE SLIDING DOORS OF PARRTICULATE ACCUMULATING AROUND THE ICE BIN OPENING........REPAIR DETERIORATING SIDE OF MACHINE,
    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
  • Critical: Preventing Contamination from
    Items:
    Ready-to-eat food(s)
    Problems:
    Handled with bare hands
    Corrections:
    Suitable utensils or single-use gloves are to be utilized.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE BARTENDER WITH GLOVES TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO USE GLOVES WHEN CUTTING LEMONS, LIME OR ORANGES ....NO BARE HAND CONACT WITH READ 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
  • Critical: Separation
    Items:
    Poisonous/toxic material(s)
    Problems:
    Not separated from
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate separation to prevent contamination.
    Comment:
    STORE CHEMICALS CLEANSERS AWAY FROM ICE MACHINE WITH OTHER CHEMICALS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OF ICE DUE TO SPILLAGE OR LEAKS....CORRECTED AT VISIT BY REMOVAL OF CHEMICALS,
    General violation description:
    7-201.11 - POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning
11/07/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/30/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Controlling Pests
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. AREAS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND ONLY A COUPLE OF DRAIN FLIES OBSERVED. FACILITY HAS ELIMINATED HARBORAGE AREAS AS WELL.
    General violation description:
    6-501.111 - The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies
12/13/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Controlling Pests
    Comment:
    NOT CORRECTED. BAR SINK AREA AND DRAIN BOWL BY POP BOXES STILL HAD MANY DRAIN FLIES. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED DRAINS AND AREAS HAVE BEEN CLEANED BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEM WITH FLIES. CONTINUE TO TREAT/CLEAN AREAS TO RID AREA OF FLIES. DUE TO REPEAT - SUBMIT RISK CONTROL PLAN. FOLLOW-UP WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS.,
    General violation description:
    6-501.111 - The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies
11/30/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Controlling Pests
    Items:
    Pest(s) flies
    Problems:
    Present in facility
    Corrections:
    Remove pests from facility.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED MANY DRAIN FLIES AT 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. ELIMINATE FLIES BY THOROUGHLY CLEANING SINKS, DRAINS, FLOORS AND NOT LEAVING POP PITCHERS OUT. , ,
    General violation description:
    6-501.111 - The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies
11/15/2010Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/19/2009Routine Inspection
  • Hand Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR.
    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)
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN BAR AND END BAR.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
06/02/2009Routine Inspection

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