Merribowl Lanes-Snack Bar, 30950 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: MERRIBOWL LANES-SNACK BAR
Address: 30950 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
Permit #: 078103
Non-smoking facility: Yes
Last inspection: 05/13/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Cleaning Ventilation Systems,
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed greasy hood and fire suppression nozzles in the exhaust hood above the grill and fryers. Ventilation equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.14 - (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed dirty floor behind the Kenmore reach-in freezer and under the pop box rack. Facilities must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    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.
  • Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Items:
    Baking and cooking equipment
    Problems:
    Not cleaned
    Corrections:
    Clean as required above.
    Comment:
    Observed dried food debris on the interior of the microwave oven. Cooking equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a daily basis.
    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.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, a
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Problems:
    Stored with food-contact portion exposed
    Corrections:
    Store inverted.
    Comment:
    Observed plastic utensils stored incorrectly in plastic tray. Store these utensils with the handle up out of the dishpenser to avoid bare hand contact with the food contact portion of the utensils.
    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
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no handwashing signs in the restrooms. Provide handwashing signs in each restroom.
    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.
  • Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity
    Problems:
    Less than
    Comment:
    Observed burned out light bulb above the oven. Provide proper illumination. Replace the light bulb.
    General violation description:
    6-303.11 - The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
05/13/2015Routine
  • Food Storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cases of beer and cases of water being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Store all food at least 6 inches above the floor.
    General violation description:
    3-305.11 - (A) Except as specified in ## (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location
11/24/2014Routine
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. MEASURED TEMPERATURES OF CUT LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATOES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER NEAR SERVING AREA AT 53F AND 52F RESPECTIVELY. MEASURED DICED TOMATOES AND HOT DOGS INSIDE THE SAME COOLER AT 53F EACH, AT 3:50PM. KEEP THESE ITEMS AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW 41F TO PREVENT BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION. MEASURED TEMPERATURES OF THESE ITEMS AT 4:15PM WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT CHANGE. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION BY DISCARDING ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Covering Receptacles
    Items:
    Waste container(s)/container(s) outside dumpsters
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    Comment:
    RECEPTACLES FOR REFUSE SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS IF KEPT OUTSIDE. DUMPSTER OUTSIDE SIDE DOOR IS MISSING A LID. KEEP COVERED TO DISCOURAGE PESTS. CORRECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. COMPLIANCE WILL BE VERIFIED AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
05/05/2014Routine

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