Southwest Athletic Club, 19120 Dix, Melvindale, MI 48122 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: SOUTHWEST ATHLETIC CLUB
Address: 19120 Dix, Melvindale, MI 48122
Permit #: 032342
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 02/17/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Cooling
    Comment:
    Observed no food being cooler. Manager states that kitchen is only used by licensed caterer and food is made in a licensed kitchen. Pasta sauce that was improperly cooled at routine inspection was discarded per manager. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - (A) Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours, from 60C (140F) to 21C (70F)
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Comment:
    Observed no improper cooling practices. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under # 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Comment:
    Observed 100 ppm chlorine at bar 3 compartment sink and sink set up correctly. 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
  • 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)
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Comment:
    Observed new can opener blade. Corrected
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
02/17/2015Follow-up
  • Critical: Cooling
    Items:
    Cooked food(s) cooled
    Problems:
    From 70 degrees f to 41 degrees F for more than 4 hours
    Corrections:
    Utilize shallow pans, ice baths, agitation, or quick chilling to cool food items.
    Comment:
    Observed pasta sauce/meat sauce in 10 gallon metal container in 2 door cooler in kitchen at 45- 56 degrees. Discard. Observed smaller container of sauce at 45 degrees. Discard these immediately. Potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in 2 hours or less and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees or less in 4 hours or less. Correct immediately. manager states sauce came in yesterday from a member. She states he cooked in a licensed kitchen but does not know where.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - (A) Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours, from 60C (140F) to 21C (70F)
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Items:
    Food item(s) cooled
    Problems:
    Improperly In large container Stock pot
    Corrections:
    Utilize long, shallow pans.
    Comment:
    Observed meat/pasta sauce cooling in large 10 gallon metal covered pot in 2 door cooler. Cool potentially hazardous foods in shallow pans, use ice baths, ice paddles or combination of methods. Correct immediately,
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under # 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Bartender has 3 compartment sink set up incorrectly. Rinse compartment is set up at the end and sanitizer is in second compartment. Utensils/glasses must be washed, rinsed, sanitized with 50 - 100 ppm chlorine then air dried. First compartment is wash, middle is rinse, and last compartment is sanitize. Set up 3 compartment sink correctly so items can be sanitized. Correct immediately,
    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: 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. 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)
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Can opener blade(s)
    Problems:
    Dull
    Corrections:
    Provide smooth, beveled edge on can opener blade.
    Comment:
    Observed very rusty can opener blade on mounted prep table. Can opener blades can not be dull or rusty. Replace blade. 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.
02/05/2015Routine
  • Clean Condition
    Items:
    Employee clothing
    Locations:
    kitchen Oven Mits
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Replace soiled glove.
    Comment:
    As oven mitts become soiled to the point that they can no longer be maintained clean, they must be replaced with new. Inventory and evaluate all oven mitts, and replace as necessary.
    General violation description:
    2-304.11 - FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
02/10/2014Routine
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Locations:
    kitchen floor
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the floor area(s) directly below and adjacent to the three compartment sink. Simply sweep and mop this area more frequently as visual accumulations begin to appear. Also clean area surrounding the nearby flood rim.
    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.
01/14/2013Routine
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment
    Locations:
    bar(s) Beverage gun heads and holders
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
    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 Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    bar(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SOILED: 1) DRAINBOARD AT BAR SINK 2) TOP SURFACE OF KEG COOLER STORING PITCHERS, ETC
    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
    Locations:
    ceiling fan blades
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep 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.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions
    Locations:
    kitchen
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • Light Bulbs, Protective Shield
    Items:
    Light shielding
    Locations:
    Dry storage area
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate light shields and end caps or shatter-proof bulbs.
    General violation description:
    6-202.11 - (A) Except as specified in # (B) of this section, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed FOOD
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Locations:
    utility room
    Problems:
    Stored on floor or less than 6 inches above floor
    Corrections:
    Store at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Comment:
    CASES OF TOILET PAPER AND HANDTOWELS STORED DIRECTLY ON UTILITY ROOM FLOOR.
    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
01/24/2012Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/20/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF TODAY'S INSPECTION, AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH WAS PRESENT BETWEEN THE END OF THE COPPER DRAIN LINE FROM THE BAR ICE BIN AND THE RIM OF THE SQUARE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. THE OPERATOR WAS NOT EXACTLY CERTAIN HOW THE AIR GAP WAS CREATED. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF TODAY'S INSPECTION, AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN THE END OF THE OVERHEAD SPRAYER AND THE FLOOD RIM AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. THE AIR GAP WAS CREATED BY SECURING THE SPRAYER NECK TO A FLEXIBLE WIRE - COIL ATTACHED TO THE METAL HOUSING ABOVE THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-202.13 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Comment:
    AT THE TIME OF TODAY'S INSPECTION, THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE HAD BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED. NO ACCUMULATIONS OF PINK-BROWN GEL WERE OBSERVED ON THE INNER WHITE-PLASTIC DEFECTOR SHIELD. THE INNER WALLS AND OTHER WHITE PLASTIC PARTS WERE OBSERVED CLEANED. THE VIOLATION IS NOW CONSIDERED 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
02/09/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE COPPER DRAIN LINE FROM THE BAR ICE BIN WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE SQUARE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS DRAIN LINE AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
    Items:
    Air gap between supply line and flood rim of Equipment
    Problems:
    Not provided 1 inch
    Corrections:
    Provide air gap that is twice the diameter of the drain line and no less than 1 inch.
    Comment:
    THE TIP OF THE OVERHEAD SPRAYER WAS FOUND HANGING BELOW THE FLOOD RIM AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE TIP OF THE OVERHEAD SPRAYER AND THE FLOOD RIM AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX. ,
    General violation description:
    5-202.13 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    INSIDE THE BAR ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATIONS OF PINK-BROWN GEL WERE FOUND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER WHITE-PLASTIC DEFECTOR SHIELD. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INSIDE OF THIS MACHINE. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: CONSIDER INCREASING THE FREQUENCY AT WHICH THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IS 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
01/12/2010Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/03/2009Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/17/2009Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Dev./Carbo
    Locations:
    bar carbonator(s)
    Comment:
    OBSERVED two single check valves on the beverage carbonator water feed-line. Install a double check valve with an intermediate vent preceded by a screen of not less than 100 mesh to 25.4 mm (100 mesh to 1 inch)
    General violation description:
    5-203.15 - to be installed upstream from the carbonating device and downstream from any copper in the water supply line.,
  • Closing Toilet Room Doors
    Items:
    Door
    Locations:
    men's rest room door
    Problems:
    Propped open
    Corrections:
    Do not prop door open.
    Comment:
    Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under # 6-202.14 shall be kept closed.
    General violation description:
    6-501.19 - Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under # 6-202.14 shall be kept closed.
  • Hand Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap at restroom handsink women's
    Locations:
    women's restroom hand wash facility
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    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)
09/19/2008Routine Inspection

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