Taco Especial Inc, 278 Southfield Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: TACO ESPECIAL INC
Address: 278 Southfield Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229
Permit #: 031850
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 06/17/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Backflow Prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on Ice machine
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    Observed improper air gap for ice machine. Drain line goes into drain bowl To prevent the possibility of back flow, air gap must be at least 1 inch. Raise or cut drain line to be above drain bowl by at least 1 inch. Make sure water flows downward in drain pipe. Correct immediately,
    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: Conditions of Use
    Items:
    Poisonous/toxic material(s) restricted use
    Problems:
    Not used according to manufacturer's label instructions
    Corrections:
    Use according to manufacturer label directions.
    Comment:
    Observed Ortho home defence pest spray in establishment. States for household use only. Remove from facility. Use commercial pest sprays or work with a pest control provider. Correct immediately,
    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
  • Critical: Good Repair and Calibration
    Items:
    Food thermometer(s) probe
    Problems:
    Not calibrated
    Corrections:
    Calibrate in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
    Comment:
    Observed stab thermometer off by more than 40 degrees. Provide calibrated thermometer or calibrate thermometer (32 degrees in ice bath) to take accurate food temperatures. Correct immediately,
    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: Handwashing Sink, Installation
    Items:
    Handwashing facility
    Problems:
    Lack of hot water
    Corrections:
    Provide hot water.
    Comment:
    Observed little hot water pressure at hand sink in dish room area. Provide hot water to this hand sink. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    5-202.12 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    Observed cut tomatoes, cut beef, and cut lettuce at 45- 48 degrees in and on top level of 1 door line prep cooler. Discard. Potentially hazardous food 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)
  • Cutting Surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s)
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    Observed red cutting board with deep grooves and blackened. Discard and replace. Cutting boards can not be deeply grooved or blackened. Correct immediately,
    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.
  • Food Storage Containers, Ident
    Items:
    Food item(s)
    Problems:
    Not identified
    Corrections:
    Label containers with common name.
    Comment:
    Observed all bulk food bins not labeled. Label all non descript bulk food containers with a common name. Correct immediately,
    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.
06/17/2015Routine
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components seals
    Locations:
    prep station cooler
    Problems:
    Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Door gaskets broken on front prep cooler and 2 door prep cooler. Replace gaskets.
    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.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s) refrigeration
    Locations:
    kitchen domestic refrigerator
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    No thermometer in white domestic refrigerator. Provide.
    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)
12/12/2014Routine
  • 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 table is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
    General violation description:
    4-501.12 - Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Locations:
    prep station cooler
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Plastic coating of metal shelves has worn off (prep cooler in front of kitchen), exposing rusted shelves. Replace or resurface shelves of reach in cooler.
    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.
06/26/2014Routine
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food -
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Locations:
    reach-in cooler
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to Ready-to-eat food(s)
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    Raw beef stored above ready to eat foods (cooked rice, cooked beans) in reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods must be stored below ready to eat foods. Handout provided., Raw beef moved to bottom of cooler. VIOLATION 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
12/10/2013Routine
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Locations:
    3-compartment sink(s) faucet(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Faucet on 3 compartment sink is dripping. 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.
  • Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitat
    Items:
    Warewashing sink three compartment
    Locations:
    3-compartment sink(s)
    Problems:
    Used for hand washing/rinsing
    Corrections:
    Use hand sink only for hand washing.
    Comment:
    Employee washed hands at three compartment sink. Use this sink ONLY for warewashing
    General violation description:
    4-501.16 - use hand sink immediately adjacent for hand washing.
06/12/2013Routine
  • 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.
  • Food Storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    Begin the practice of properly covering all food items held refrigerated in longer term cold storage. This practice will help to protect the contents of various food containers from accidental contaminations, as well as maintain product 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
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    reach-in freezer(s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned when contaminated
    Corrections:
    Clean properly when contaminated.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the interior surfaces of the reach in freezer located within the kitchen. Do not let old liquid spillage accumulate on these interior surfaces without frequent washings. Simply hand sweep and wash interior surfaces often.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
12/10/2012Routine
  • Clean, Vent. Sys., Prev. Disch
    Items:
    Ventilation system
    Locations:
    ventilation system Ventilation hood canopy
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the ventilation hood canopy areas especially where drips are forming around the filter housings. Simply wash often to remove drips as they begin to form.
    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:
    Microwave oven door seals and cavities
    Locations:
    kitchen microwave oven (s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned Through out the day as necessary
    Corrections:
    Clean as specified above.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep cleaner the interior cavity of the microwave oven(s) located at the front service area. Simply wash often paying extra attention to the ceiling (overhead) areas within the microwaves.
    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.
  • 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:
    Discontinue using small plastic condiment bowls as bulk product scoops. Begin using proper Food Grade scoop(s) WITH HANDLES, keeping the handles out of the various bulk food materials. This practice will help to minimize the chance of accidental product contaminations.
    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
  • 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:
    Remove cleaning items from within the bowl of the kitchen hand wash sink. Keep all items out of the hand wash sink to encourage frequent and proper staff hand wash activities.
    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)
06/12/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Thawing
    Items:
    Frozen food(s) for thawing
    Locations:
    kitchen counter(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f thawed or partially thawed At room temperature
    Corrections:
    Store under refrigeration.
    Comment:
    Begin practice of properly thawing raw meat products either A) under refrigeration, B) under COLD RUNNING water, or C) as part of an immediate cooking process. Do not simply thaw meats in a tub at room temperature.
    General violation description:
    3-501.13 - Except as specified in # (D) of this section, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the FOOD temperature at 5°C (41°F) or less
  • Cleaning, Frequency/Restrictio
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures walls
    Locations:
    Front Service Counter 2 door prep cooler
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep much cleaner the wall area immediately adjacent to the front area prep cooler. If you can see the old food accumulations on the wall...remove by washings. Simply keep this wall area free of old food residuals with frequent washings.
    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.
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Locations:
    Front Service Counter 2 door prep cooler
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    Begin practice of properly covering all food items held in longer term cold storage to help protect contents from any accidental contaminations as well as to help maintain product freshness. Simply provide lids / food grade wrappings to comply.
    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:
    Establish a working supply of paper hand towel to the kitchen hand wash sink & maintain supply at all times to facilitate 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
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s) refrigeration
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Located In the back
    Corrections:
    Locate thermometer in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
    Comment:
    Be sure to maintain all thermometers located in the coolers towards the front of each unit so that the operator can easily verify proper working temperatures of each unit.
    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)
12/08/2011Routine Inspection
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Locations:
    kitchen reach-in cooler(s)
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    Keep all food items in longer term cold storage properly covered to help protect contents of food in cold storage from any accidental overhead contaminations.
    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 Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap at handsink dishwash area
    Locations:
    Dish wash area Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided At hand sink
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    Keep a working supply of hand soap at the hand wash sink located near the dish wash area to encourage frequent and PROPER employee hand washing.
    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)
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    Dry storage area spice shelf
    Problems:
    Improperly stored With handle in product
    Corrections:
    Store with handle extended out of product.
    Comment:
    Keep the handles of bulk spice scoops out of the actual spices to minimize contact of spices with potentially dirty product scoops.
    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
  • Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Locations:
    Dish wash area Hand wash sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not easily accessible Items stored In
    Corrections:
    Remove items from handsink. Do not store items at handsink.
    Comment:
    Remove items from the interior bowl of the hand wash sink located adjacent to the three compartment sink. Keep bowl area free of obstructions to allow for ease of staff hand washing.
    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)
06/23/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical:
    Comment:
    The refrigerator was at 44f and the milk was at 39f and the hamburger meat was at 39f. The temperature was lowered. Violation had been 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: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    The refrigerator was at 44f and the milk was at 39f and the hamburger meat was at 39f. The temperature was lowered. Violation had been 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)
12/06/2010Follow-up
  • Critical:
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WAS AT 44F AND THE HALF AND ( INDIVIDUALLY PORTIONED ) WAS AT HALF AND HALF WAS AT 46F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED UNDER 41F. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS.,
    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:
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WAS AT 44F AND THE HALF AND ( INDIVIDUALLY PORTIONED ) WAS AT HALF AND HALF WAS AT 46F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED UNDER 41F. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS.,
    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: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WAS AT 44F AND THE HALF AND ( INDIVIDUALLY PORTIONED ) WAS AT HALF AND HALF WAS AT 46F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED UNDER 41F. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS.,
    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)
  • Items:
    Wiping cloth(s)
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    SEVERAL SOILED WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE STORED ON THE COUNTERS. STORE THEM IN A SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER 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
  • Items:
    Wiping cloth(s)
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    SEVERAL SOILED WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE STORED ON THE COUNTERS. STORE THEM IN A SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER 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
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s)
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    SEVERAL SOILED WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE STORED ON THE COUNTERS. STORE THEM IN A SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER 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
11/29/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. SPRAY ARM AT 3-COMP SINK HAS PROPER AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH.
    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: Cleaning Freq.,Food Contact Su
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. ICE MACHINE CLEANED. CAN OPENER BLADE CLEANED.
    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
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. OBSERVED ITEMS DATE MARKED PROPERLY WITH 6 DAYS PREP AND USE BY.
    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
06/24/2010Follow-up
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Clean prior to opening.
    Comment:
    INSIDE OF MICROWAVE HAS SOME DEBRIS, SHELVES WITH DISHES BY WINDOW SOILED, 1-DOOR PREP COOLER BY WINDOW SOILED SHELVES AND INSIDE DOOR (SHELVES ALSO RUSTY - RECOAT OR REPLACE), WALL AND UNDERNEATH OF COUNTER AT STEAM TABLE SOILED. CLEAN ALL AREAS AND KEEP 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.
  • Duties of Person in Charge
    Items:
    Person-in-charge
    Problems:
    Not ensuring compliance
    Corrections:
    Person-in-charge must ensure compliance with items listed above.
    Comment:
    (B) PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD
    General violation description:
    2-103.11 - clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS
06/03/2010Routine Inspection

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