Pacos Tacos, 4002 W Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: PACOS TACOS
Address: 4002 W Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229
Permit #: 032503
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 06/17/2015

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  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food -
    Comment:
    Observed no cross contamination in coolers or freezers. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical: Preventing Contamination from
    Comment:
    Observed gloves worn for ready to eat foods. Corrected
    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: 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)
  • Critical: Temperature Measuring Devices
    Comment:
    Observed thermometer in all coolers. Corrected
    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)
  • Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Comment:
    Observed top shelf of cook line clean. Corrected
    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
  • Prohibition
    Comment:
    Observed no jewelry worn on arms of cooks. Corrected
    General violation description:
    2-303.11 - Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.
06/17/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food -
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to Raw ready-to-eat food(s)
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in freezer. Store all raw beef below and away from ready to eat foods in freezer. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    a. Observed whipped cream and homemade salsa at 55 degrees in display cooler in customer area. Discard. cooler at 53 degrees. Potentially hazardous foods must be held at or below 41 degrees at all times. b. Observed cut tomatoes at 56 degrees in ice bath in top level of 2 compartment broken prep cooler. Discard. Potentially hazardous foods must be held at or below 41 degrees at all times. Fix prep cooler so ice bath is not needed. Establishment must have adequate refrigeration. c. Observed eggs and sour cream at 55 degrees in 2 door tall cooler in prep area. Discard. Cooler at 52 degrees. Correct immediately. Potentially hazardous foods must be held at or below 41 degrees at all times. Correct immediately.
    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)
  • 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:
    Observed employees touching tacos and other ready to eat foods with bare hands. employees must use gloves, tongs, or deli tissue when handling ready to eat foods. Correct immediately,
    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: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit chlorine
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no chlorine test strips. Provide and use chlorine test strips to measure sanitizer level of 3 compartment sink and rag bucket. 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: Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s) refrigeration
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no thermometer in 1 door tall display cooler in customer area. Provide thermometer in this cooler. Correct immediately,
    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)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures walls
    Locations:
    kitchen wall(s)
    Problems:
    Greasy
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    a. Observed dusty floor fan. Clean. b. Observed floors throughout kitchen soiled especially under equipment. Clean floors. c. Observed excess grease under hood and on filters. Clean the hood system. Physical facilities must be clean. Correct immediately
    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.
  • Effectiveness
    Items:
    Hair restraint hat
    Problems:
    Not worn on head/hair
    Corrections:
    Provide hat or hair net.
    Comment:
    Observed employee preparing food without a hat or hair net. All employees preparing food must wear a hat or hair net. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    2-402.11 - (A) Except as provided in # (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD
  • Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Non-food contact surface(s) shelves
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed top shelf of cook line soiled with food debris. Clean the top of the cook line shelf. Non food contact surfaces must be clean and sanitized. Correct immediately,
    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
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components seals
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed torn door seals on 2 door tall cooler. Replace. Equipment must be maintained in good working order. Correct immediately
    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.
  • Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity at work levels
    Comment:
    Observed light not working in ice machine area. Provide working lights for this area to facilitate cleaning. Correct immediately
    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
  • Prohibition
    Items:
    Jewelry bracelet's)
    Problems:
    Worn on hands/arms during prep
    Corrections:
    Remove during periods of food handling and preparation
    Comment:
    Observed bracelets on arm of cook. Employees can not wear jewelry on arms when preparing food. Correct immediate,
    General violation description:
    2-303.11 - Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s) wet
    Problems:
    Stored in Less than 50-100 ppm chlorine
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths in 50-100 ppm chlorine.
    Comment:
    Observed 0 ppm chlorine in rag bucket. In between use wet rags must be stored in 50 - 100 ppm chlorine. Correct immediately
    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
05/29/2015Routine
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not easily accessible Items stored In
    Corrections:
    Remove items from handsink. Do not store items at handsink.
    Comment:
    Plastic pitcher sitting inside hand wash sink basin. Do not store anything in hand wash sink., All items removed from hand sink. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    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)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures walls, Physical facilities/structures walls
    Locations:
    kitchen wall(s), kitchen
    Problems:
    Greasy, Used on food-contact surface(s)
    Corrections:
    Keep clean., Clean in sanitary manner when no food items are exposed.
    Comment:
    Greasy walls in kitchen
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - grease on floor under 3 compartment sink. Clean.
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s) at prep cooler
    Locations:
    kitchen prep cooler
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    Cutting board at prep cooler heavily scored on both sides. Resurface/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.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components, Equipment components seals
    Locations:
    kitchen 3-compartment sink, reach-in cooler
    Problems:
    In poor repair, Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace., Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Gaskets broken on doors of 2 door reach in cooler and middle door of 3 door reach in cooler. Replace., One (stainless steel) leg of 3 compartment sink is broken. Repair.
    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.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Food residue on wire shelving inside reach in coolers. 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.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities Wall(s) at sink, Physical facilities Floor(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen wall(s) mop sink closet
    Problems:
    In poor repair, In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace., Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Floor in mop sink room is unfinished and damaged wood. Repair/replace wood. , Missing ceiling tiles in mop sink room. Install tiles., Wall above hand wash sink and 3 compartment is water damaged. Repair.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
11/24/2014Routine
  • Critical: Conditions of Use
    Items:
    Poisonous/toxic material(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen
    Problems:
    Not used according to manufacturer's label instructions
    Corrections:
    Use according to manufacturer label directions.
    Comment:
    Pesticide used in establishment is labeled for residential use only. Only pesticides designated for foodservice use may be used., Pesticide removed from facility. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    7-202.12 - POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be: (A) Used according to: (1) LAW and this Code, (2) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, (3) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, and (4) Additional conditions that may be established by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures walls
    Locations:
    kitchen
    Problems:
    Greasy
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Greasy walls in kitchen. Clean or paint.
    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.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components seals
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Gaskets broken on doors of 2 door reach in cooler and middle door of 3 door reach in cooler. Replace.
    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.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities Floor(s), Physical facilities Ceiling(s)
    Locations:
    mop sink closet, kitchen ceiling
    Problems:
    In poor repair, In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace., Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Several ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen are stained from earlier roof leak. Replace stained tiles., Floor in mop sink room is unfinished and damaged wood. Seal.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
05/22/2014Routine
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Comment:
    OPERATOR HAS WRITTEN PROCEDURE IN PLACE AND MONITORS TIME AND TEMPERATURES WITH LOGS. CORRECTED.
    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)
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. RICE, REFRIED BEANS, AND SEASONED BEEF DATE MARKED PROPERLY.
    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
11/25/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Good Repair and Calibration
    Items:
    Food thermometer(s) probe
    Problems:
    Not calibrated
    Corrections:
    Calibrate in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
    Comment:
    FOOD THERMOMETER CALIBRATED DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-502.11 - (A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded. (B) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy. (Pf) (C) Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water TEMPERATURE MEAURING DEVICES shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    ITEMS LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLER: TOP OF COOLER LETTUCE AT 46F, TOMATO AT 45F, GUACAMOLE AT 45F BOTTOM OF COOLER PICO SAUCE AT 46F KEEP FOOD 41F AND BELOW. ,
    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)
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Without date of consumption marking
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED: RICE, SEASONED BEEF,CHUNKY BEEF IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE KITCHEN. BEEF STEW AND REFRIED BEANS IN REACH IN COOLER LABELED THE VEGETABLE COOLER.,
    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
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s) at prep cooler
    Locations:
    prep station cooler
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    CUTTING BOARDS ARE 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.
  • Effectiveness
    Items:
    Hair restraint hat
    Problems:
    Not worn on head/hair
    Corrections:
    Provide hat or hair net.
    General violation description:
    2-402.11 - (A) Except as provided in # (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD
  • Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Non-food contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    FILTERS IN THE HOOD NEED TO BE 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
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s) refrigeration
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE HANGING THERMOMETER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER.
    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)
11/12/2013Routine
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s) at prep cooler
    Locations:
    prep station cooler
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    Cutting board at prep cooler is heavily scored. Resurface, if possible, 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), Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    prep station cooler, steam table
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris, Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean., Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Food residue (lettuce, cheese, tomatoes) inside prep cooler. Outside of steam table is 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.
05/17/2013Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Food Temperature Measuring Dev
    Items:
    Food thermometer(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    not available
    Corrections:
    Make available at all times.
    Comment:
    Keep the various thermometers located within the coolers properly located toward the front of each cooler(s) so that staff can easily and frequently assess the working temperature of each unit and make adjustments accordingly. , Thermometers were all repositioned to front of each cooling unit as required for proper viewing. Simply keep these thermometers properly located into the future.
    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: Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable, paper towels
    Locations:
    kitchen Front Counter
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Keep a working supply of paper hand towels at the hand wash sink located adjacent to the Front Service Area to encourage frequent and PROPER staff hand wash activities. , A partial supply of Paper towels were redistributed from the dishwashing area hand wash sink to the Front Service Counter sink. Keep these sinks fully stocked into the future to comply.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Locations:
    kitchen floor
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the kitchen floor areas paying special attention to the floor areas under and adjacent to various pieces of fixed equipment. Simply sweep and mop all floors often. See areas under grill & oven.
    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.
  • Condenser Unit, Separation
    Items:
    Condenser unit(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen ice machine(s)
    Problems:
    Not separated from food/food storage areas With dustproof barrier
    Corrections:
    Provide dustproof barrier.
    Comment:
    Re-install and/or provide a cover to the ice machine compressor so that the mechanical workings of this ice machine are contained and not exposed directly to the kitchen area(s). This cover will help contain dusts and inner air flows to the unit and not into the kitchen.
    General violation description:
    4-204.18 - If a condenser unit is an integral component of EQUIPMENT, the condenser unit shall be separated from the FOOD and FOOD storage space by a dustproof barrier.
11/09/2012Routine
  • Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Non-food contact surface(s) outsides of equipment
    Locations:
    kitchen equipment
    Problems:
    Greasy
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the exterior surfaces of kitchen equipment. Simply wipe down and wash often to remove greases from the exterior surfaces of kitchen equipment.
    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
  • Clean, Vent. Sys., Prev. Disch
    Items:
    Ventilation system exhaust air ducts
    Locations:
    ventilation system Ventilation hood canopy
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the overhead areas of the ventilation hood canopy paying special attention to the areas where drips have formed. Remove drips often with frequent washings to reduce the chance of accidental contaminations of foods being prepared under ventilation canopy.
    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.
  • Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Items:
    Baking and cooking equipment
    Locations:
    kitchen microwave oven (s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned
    Corrections:
    Clean as required above.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner and free of old food residuals the interior surfaces of the kitchen microwave oven. Simply wash and sanitize these interior surfaces often to remove accumulations.
    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.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable, paper towels
    Locations:
    Dish wash area Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Keep a working supply of paper hand towels at the hand wash sink located adjacent to the three compartment sink. Keep this hand wash sink fully stocked at all times to allow for frequent and PROPER staff hand wash activities.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    Dry storage area Bulk product bins
    Problems:
    Improperly stored With handle in product
    Corrections:
    Store with handle extended out of product.
    Comment:
    Supply Food Grade product scoops for all bulk food materials being dispensed. Discontinue using simple bowls as scoops since these bowls do not have proper handles.
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Locations:
    Dry storage area floor
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    Begin practice of properly elevating all single service type dry goods a minimum 6" off the kitchen floor to minimize the chance of accidental contaminations while conducting floor sweepings and moppings.;(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 -
05/09/2012Routine Inspection
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen Display Case
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the exterior surfaces of the cookie display case. Do not let these exterior clear surfaces become dirty.
    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:
    reach-in freezer(s) interior
    Problems:
    Used as food-contact surface
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the interior surfaces of the local reach in freezer. Do not let old food residuals accumulate on these interior surfaces without frequent collection and washing.
    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.
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler Procedural
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    Keep all food items held in longer term cold storage properly covered to protect contents as well as preserve freshness.
    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
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable, paper towels
    Locations:
    kitchen Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Keep a working supply of paper hand towels at he kitchen hand wash sink to encourage frequent and proper staff hand washing activities.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • 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:
    Close up the larger gaps located within the ventilation hood canopy so that the system can properly capture & collect smokes and greases.
    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 counter(s)
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    Keep ALL wet wiping cloths in the sanitizer bucket(s) when they are not in immediate use.
    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
11/08/2011Routine Inspection
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    Dry storage area shelf
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner and free of any food residuals the black shelving unit located in the dry storage area. Simply wipe down this shelving unit when stock becomes low to remove any old accumulations.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures walls
    Locations:
    Dish wash area wall(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner and free of old food particles the entire wall area behind and adjacent to the three compartment sink. Simply wash often to remove accumulations before they become heavy and encrusted.
    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.
  • Containers Identified with Com
    Items:
    Food item(s)
    Locations:
    food prep area Working Container(s)
    Problems:
    Not identified
    Corrections:
    Label containers with common name.
    Comment:
    Begin practice of properly labeling all working containers of various oils / waters / liquid spices with the common name of the food product that they contain. This practice will help minimize the chance of accidental product misuse.
    General violation description:
    3-302.12 - Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.
05/18/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical:
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    The eggs were stored in the middle shelf over the vegetables. At the time of inspection the eggs were stored in the bottom shelf. Violation was corrected.
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical:
    Items:
    Food package(s)
    Problems:
    Dented, dented on seam or swollen
    Corrections:
    Discard.
    Comment:
    Found one dented (on the seam) tomato sauce can. The operator separated the can to return to the supplier. Violation was corrected by education and by separating the can.
    General violation description:
    3-202.15 - FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.
  • Critical: Package Integrity
    Items:
    Food package(s)
    Problems:
    Dented, dented on seam or swollen
    Corrections:
    Discard.
    Comment:
    Found one dented (on the seam) tomato sauce can. The operator separated the can to return to the supplier. Violation was corrected by education and by separating the can.
    General violation description:
    3-202.15 - FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.
  • Critical: Separation, Packaging, & Segre
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    The eggs were stored in the middle shelf over the vegetables. At the time of inspection the eggs were stored in the bottom shelf. Violation was corrected.
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Filter(s) not changed
    Corrections:
    Change filters.
    Comment:
    The hood filters were oil and dirty. To prevent possible health hazards and to prevent fire accidents, keep the filters clean.
    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.
  • Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    The back room floor was soiled. Keep the floor 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.
  • Clean, Vent. Sys., Prev. Disch
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Problems:
    Filter(s) not changed
    Corrections:
    Change filters.
    Comment:
    The hood filters were oil and dirty. To prevent possible health hazards and to prevent fire accidents, keep the filters clean.
    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/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    The back room floor was soiled. Keep the floor 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.
11/23/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE OPERATOR HAD INSTALLED A HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. 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: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 3:45 P.M., IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP COOLER, SLICED TOMATOES AND A DICED TOMATO / ONION MIX WERE FOUND AT 43 DEGREES F. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    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)
07/13/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, BACK FLOW PREVENTION HAD NOT YET BEEN INSTALLED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET BIBB. TO ENSURE THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IS PROTECTED, EITHER INSTALL A HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER ON THE FAUCET BIB, OR CAP OFF OR REMOVE THE THREADS ON THE FAUCET BIBB SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ATTACH A HOSE. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A SECOND RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. PLEASE COMPLETE THE RISK CONTROL PLAN PROVIDED BY THE TIME OF THE RE-VISIT INSPECTION. ,
    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: Cooling
    Comment:
    IN THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, THE FOLLOWING FOODS COOLED THE DAY PRIOR WERE FOUND AT THE TEMPERATURES LISTED IN DEGREES F: CONTAINERS OF LOOSE BURGER: 43, 39
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - COOKED BEEF: 43, AND SHREDDED CHICKEN: 41 DEGREES F. PER THE OPERATOR, THE FOODS WERE COOLED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: 1. AFTER COOKING, THE PRODUCT WAS ALLOWED TO SIT TO DISSIPATE HEAT, 2. NEXT, THE PRODUCT WAS TRANSFERRED TO AN ICE BATH, AND 3. PLACED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. THE OPERATOR STATES THAT THE TEMPERATURE AND TIME OF THE COOLING PROCESS WERE MONITORED. THE FOODS ABOVE WERE OBSERVED IN PANS FILLED WITH ABOUT 2 - 3 INCHES OF PRODUCT. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 1:55 P.M., THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER WERE FOUND AT THE TEMPERATURES LISTED IN DEGREES F: 1. PACKAGES OF COOKED BEEF: 51, 52, AND 62, RAW STEAK: 46, AND RAW CHICKEN: 49. THE OPERATOR STATES THE RAW STEAK AND RAW CHICKEN WERE IN THE COOLER FOR AT LEAST 1 DAY
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - AND THE COOKED BEEF HAD BEEN IN THE COOLER FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS. THE OPERATOR WAS TOLD TO DISCARD THE ABOVE FOODS IF THEY WERE AT THESE TEMPERATURES FOR 4 OR MORE HOURS. ENSURE THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD REFRIGERATED ARE MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A SECOND RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. PLEASE COMPLETE THE RISK CONTROL PLAN PROVIDED BY THE TIME OF THE RE-VISIT INSPECTION. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE COMPRESSOR AND ALL SUB COMPONENTS ARE FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS. ENSURE THE DOOR GASKETS ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AND HAVE A TIGHT SEAL AGAINST THE DOOR JAMBS. CONSIDER ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT SETTING TO A LOWER TEMPERATURE. HAVE THE COOLER SERVED IF NECESSARY. IN THE INTERIM, DO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS COOLER. STORE THEM INSTEAD IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHERE ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURES WERE OBSERVED: I.E. : SHREDDED CHICKEN
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE OPERATOR STATED THAT FOODS REQUIRING REHEATING ARE REHEATED FROM THE COLD STATE TO 165 DEGREES F WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM START. WHEN TESTED, REHEATED FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE WERE FOUND AT THE TEMPERATURES LISTED IN DEGREES F: LOOSE BURGER: 141, LOOSE BURGER #2: 142, COOKED BEEF: 159 DEGREES F, SHREDDED CHICKEN: 161 DEGREES F. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-403.11 - (A) Except as specified under (B) and (C) and in (E) of this section, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the FOOD reach a temperature of at least 74C (165F) for 15 seconds. (B) Except as specified under (C) of this section, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the FOOD reach a temperature of at least 74C (165F) and the FOOD is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating. (C) READY-TO-EAT FOOD taken from a commercially processed, HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINER, or from an intact package from a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT that is inspected by the FOOD REGULATORY AUTHORITY that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 60C (140F) for hot holding. (D) Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the FOOD is between the temperature specified under 3-501.16(B) or (C) and 74C (165F) may not exceed 2 hours. (E) Remaining unsliced portions of roasts of beef that are cooked as specified under 3-401.11(B) may be reheated for hot holding using the oven parameters and minimum time and temperature conditions specified under 3-401.11(B).
06/23/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THERE WAS NO FORM OF A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET BIBB. TO ENSURE THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IS PROTECTED, EITHER INSTALL A HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER ON THE FAUCET BIB, OR CAP OFF OR REMOVE THE THREADS ON THE FAUCET BIBB SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ATTACH A HOSE. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 - 30 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. , ,
    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: Cooling
    Comment:
    IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, AT ABOUT 11:15 A.M. A LARGE METAL STOCKPOT OF COOKED BEANS WAS FOUND BETWEEN 48-49 DEGREES F. THE OPERATOR STATES THE BEANS WERE COOKED AND COOLED LAST NIGHT BEGINNING AT ABOUT 8:00 P.M. ENSURE THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOLED FROM 135-70 DEGREES F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-41 DEGREES F WITHIN 4 HOURS FOR A MAXIMUM COOLING TIME OF 6 HOURS. THE OPERATOR WAS TOLD TO DISCARD THE BEANS. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: WHEN COOLING BEANS, CONSIDER DIVIDING THE BEANS AMONG SHALLOW CONTAINERS OR COOKIE SHEETS
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - SPREADING THEM NO MORE THAN 1 - 2 INCHES THICK. CONSIDER USING ICE BATHS AND/OR CHILL PADDLES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ABOVE METHODS. REFER TO THE LITERATURE PROVIDED AND TO SECTIONS 3-501.14 AND 15 OF THE 2005 FOOD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ,
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 11:05 A.M., IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP COOLER, PACKAGES OF COOKED BEEF WERE FOUND AT 44 DEGREES F. THE OPERATOR STATES THE BEEF WAS IN THIS COOLER OVERNIGHT AFTER BEING TRANSFERRED HERE FROM THE FREEZER. ENSURE THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD COLD ARE MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: CONSIDER ADJUSTING THE COOLER THERMOSTAT TO A LOWER SETTING. , ,
    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)
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding
    Items:
    Reheated food(s)
    Problems:
    Reheated to less than 165 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Reheat to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds.
    Comment:
    AT ABOUT 11:00 A.M., A PAN OF LOOSE BURGER IN THE STEAM TABLE WAS FOUND AT 123 DEGREES F, THE OPERATOR STATES THE BURGER WAS REHEATED AT ABOUT 9:30 A.M. THIS MORNING ON THE STOVE TO 140 DEGREES F. ENSURE THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE REHEATED FROM START TO 165 DEGREES F WITHIN 2 HOURS. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. ,
    General violation description:
    3-403.11 - (A) Except as specified under (B) and (C) and in (E) of this section, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the FOOD reach a temperature of at least 74C (165F) for 15 seconds. (B) Except as specified under (C) of this section, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the FOOD reach a temperature of at least 74C (165F) and the FOOD is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating. (C) READY-TO-EAT FOOD taken from a commercially processed, HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINER, or from an intact package from a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT that is inspected by the FOOD REGULATORY AUTHORITY that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 60C (140F) for hot holding. (D) Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the FOOD is between the temperature specified under 3-501.16(B) or (C) and 74C (165F) may not exceed 2 hours. (E) Remaining unsliced portions of roasts of beef that are cooked as specified under 3-401.11(B) may be reheated for hot holding using the oven parameters and minimum time and temperature conditions specified under 3-401.11(B).
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS OBSERVED SEATED ON 3 LEGS, 1-2 OF WHICH APPEARED TO BE BENT. A SECTION OF THE FOURTH LEG WAS MISSING. REPAIR THE LEG SUPPORTS ON THIS SINK TO ENSURE THE SINK WILL SIT SECURELY ON THE FLOOR. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 30 -60 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
05/17/2010Routine Inspection

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