Tuscan Cafe, 150 N. Center, Northville, MI 48167 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: TUSCAN CAFE
Address: 150 N. Center, Northville, MI 48167
Permit #: 037424
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 02/27/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Common Name
    Items:
    Working containers-toxics
    Locations:
    Cookline
    Problems:
    Not labeled as to content
    Corrections:
    Label all containers as to content.
    Comment:
    AN UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLED OBSERVED AT COOKLINE WITHOUT A NAME OF CONTENTS ON BOTTLE. ALL SPRAY BOTTLES SHALL BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. LABEL BOTTLE IMMEDIATELY., CORRECTED-BOTTLE MARKED TODAY.
    General violation description:
    7-102.11 - Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall beclearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
  • Critical: Safe, Unadulterated, and Hones
    Items:
    Food
    Problems:
    Dishonestly presented
    Comment:
    MANY BAGS OF POTATO CHIPS OBSERVED FOR SALE THAT ARE EXPIRED. FOODS SHALL NEVER BE EXPIRED THAT ARE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. DISCARD POTATO CHIPS IMMEDIATELY., CORRECTED-CHIPS REMOVED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC TODAY. EMPLOYEES TO BETTER MONITOR DATES AND UTILIZE FIFO PROCESS FOR CHIPS.
    General violation description:
    3-101.11 - FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED, and, as specified under  3-601.12, honestly presented.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Locations:
    2-door cooler(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    THE TRUE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WATER DISPENSER AREA HAS A DAMAGED DOOR GASKET. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION. REPLACE GASKET IMMEDIATELY. ITEM TO BE RE-CHECKED WITHIN 90 DAYS.
    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.
02/27/2015Routine
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed a torn door gasket on the right door of the True cooler behind the front counter. Equipment must be maintaained. Repair or replace the torn door gasket.
    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.
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use S
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Corrections:
    Relocate.
    Comment:
    Observed small plastic ice scoop in holder against a wall with peeling paint. Store ice scoop in a clean, well-drained container when not in use.
    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
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed food debris in the door tracks of the front display coolers. Non-food contact equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
03/17/2014Routine
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS AVAILABLE AND THE EMPLOYEES MARK THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE ON A CHART. VIOLATION HAD BEEN CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
03/30/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Items:
    Time controlled food(s)
    Problems:
    No written procedures
    Corrections:
    Written procedures shall be made available upon request.
    Comment:
    THE MILK WAS STORED ON THE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR TIME MARKS WERE NOTICED ON THE CONTAINER(FLASK). ONCE THE PHF IS TAKEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PUBLIC USE, IT SHOULD BE DISCARDED AFTER 4 HOURS. PREPARE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MARK THE TIMES THE PRODUCT IS TAKEN OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS. THE CREAM WAS AT 51F. THERE IS A SIGN POSTED TO CHANGE THE CREAM AT 11 AM, 3PM AND 7 PM. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS. ,
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
03/22/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    THE COOLER WAS AT 33 F AND TUNA WAS AT 37F. THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT KIND OF REPAIR WAS DONE. 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: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    THE OPERATOR STARTED A LOG RECORDING THE TEMPERATURE AND TIME THE MILK WAS KEPT OUT. VIOLATION HAD BEEN CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
03/29/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    THE 2 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER WAS AT 48F AND THE TUNA WAS AT 51.3F AND THE CHEDDAR CHEESE WAS AT 53F AND THE SWISS CHEESE WAS AT 51F. DISCARD ALL THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FROM THIS COOLER. DO NOT SERVE ANY OF THIS FOOD TO THE PUBLIC. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNDER 41F. SO,, DO NOT STORE ANY PHF IN THIS COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS 41F OR LOWER. 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: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Items:
    Time controlled food(s)
    Problems:
    No written procedures
    Corrections:
    Written procedures shall be made available upon request.
    Comment:
    THE MILK WAS STORED ON THE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR TIME MARKS WERE NOTICED ON THE CONTAINER(FLASK). ONCE THE PHF IS TAKEN OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PUBLIC USE, IT SHOULD BE DISCARDED AFTER 4 HOURS. PREPARE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MARK THE TIMES THE PRODUCT IS TAKEN OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL. A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITH IN 10 DAYS.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
03/18/2011Routine Inspection
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED LOAVES OF BREAD, DOUGHNUTS, AND BAGELS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT COVERING. KEEP COVERED.
    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
  • Outer Openings, Protected
    Items:
    Outer opening(s) door(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided with Properly designed and installed air curtains
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to meet requirements above.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS-FRONT AND BACK DOORS-PROPPED OPEN WITHOUT PROPER SCREENING OR AIR CURTAIN. KEEP OUTER OPENINGS SEALED OR PROVIDE SCREENING OR AIR CURTAIN.
    General violation description:
    6-202.15 - (A) Except as specified in ## (B), (C), and (E) and under # (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
04/08/2010Routine Inspection
  • Food storage
    Items:
    Food item(s) in storage
    Problems:
    Exposed to dust, splash, or other contaminates Not covered
    Corrections:
    Store in protected manner.
    Comment:
    COVER BREAD AND BAGEL ON DISPLAY ON FRONT COUNTER LINE
    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
  • Outer Openings, Protected
    Items:
    Outer opening(s) door(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided with Properly designed and installed air curtains
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to meet requirements above.
    Comment:
    SCREEN DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. KEEP SCREEN DOOR CLOSED AND MAKE TIGHT SEALING OVER OPENING MUST BE PROTECTED
    General violation description:
    6-202.15 - (A) Except as specified in ## (B), (C), and (E) and under # (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s) wet
    Problems:
    Stored on Counter
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    Comment:
    A COUPLE OF WET RAGS FOUND ON COUNTER TOPS. KEEP SUBMERGED IN 200- 400 PPM QUAT IN BETWEEN USE 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
10/06/2009Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Disposition
    Items:
    Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly date marked Longer than 7 days stored at 41 degrees f After preparation
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    DATE MARKED ITEMS MARKED LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. USE 6 DAYS IN BETWEEN. EXAMPLE 05/01 - 05/07. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY RE DATING ITEMS WITH 6 DAYS IN BETWEEN. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    3-501.18 - (A) A FOOD specified under 3-501.17(A) shall be discarded if not consumed within: (1) 7 calendar days from the date of preparation if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    REPLACE/FIX TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR TALL COOLER. GASKETS ARE TORN. 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.
04/30/2009Routine Inspection
  • Cutting surfaces
    Items:
    Cutting surface(s) cutting board(s) at prep cooler
    Problems:
    With deep cuts/grooves
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to provide smooth cutting surface.
    Comment:
    CUTTING BOARD ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER STAINED AND GROOVED. REPLACE OR RESURFACE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
    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.
  • Hair Restraint Effectiveness
    Items:
    Hair restraint hat
    Problems:
    Not worn on head/hair
    Corrections:
    Provide hat or hair net.
    Comment:
    HAT NOT WORN. 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
  • Other Personal Care Items, Sto
    Items:
    Personal items
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Corrections:
    Relocate.
    Comment:
    COATS AND PURSES STORED OVER AND NEXT TO FOOD AND UTENSILS STORE PERSONAL ITEMS BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS CORRECT IMMEDIATELY
    General violation description:
    7-209.11 - Except as specified under ## 7-207.12 and 7-208.11, EMPLOYEES shall store their PERSONAL CARE ITEMS in facilities as specified under # 6-305.11(B).
11/03/2008Routine Inspection

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