DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH Observation: Food employee is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding employee illness signs and symptoms and/or reporting requirements required either by the person in charge or employees.
Correction: Train all employees on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and reporting required by the person in charge. Provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES Observation: The quat sanitizer test kit has been exposed to the environment and is ineffective for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a new test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME Observation: Seasonings in shakers and in bins are stored in unlabeled containers.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER (corrected on site) (repeated violation) Observation: The sanitizer for holding wiping cloths was mixed several hours prior to inspection and the concentration was too low to measure.
Correction: Monitor sanitizing solution for holding wiping cloths and adjust accordingly when required.
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS/PHF -IMPROPER CLEANING (repeated violation) Observation: The ice bin and the ice dispenser of the fountain soda machine had a build up of mold.
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting PHS/TSC food, such as the ice maker/ dispenser, any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED OR PROPERLY DISPENSED (corrected on site) Observation: Single service coffee stir straws are not available in the original intact wrapper or from an approved dispenser.
Correction: Single service articles shall be dispensed to consumers so they are protected from contamination either in individual wrappers, or in a covered dispenser.
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE (corrected on site) (repeated violation) Observation: No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks in restrooms. Signs were posted during inspection.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
POSTING OF PERMIT (repeated violation) Observation: The current permit is not posted in the establishment
Correction: Post permit in public view.
11/19/2015
Routine
Critical: COOLING (corrected on site) Observation: Tomatoes in the make table that were sliced 4 hours ago did not cool properly and are at 45°F.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures to cool foods from 135°F to 70°F in the first 2-hours and from 70°F to 41°F in an additional 4-hours or if prepared or received at ambient temperatures cool to 41°F in 4-hours.
Critical: PHF/TCS, COLD HOLDING (corrected on site) (repeated violation) Observation: Chicken breasts are being cold held at 45°F in the make table.
Correction: Maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F.
Critical: TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION (corrected on site) Observation: A spray bottle of cleaning solution is stored above a food prep table.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.
HAND DRYING PROVISION (corrected on site) Observation: No single-use toweling is available at the men's bathroom handwashing sink for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
TOILET FACILITIES - TOILET TISSUE - AVAILABILITY (corrected on site) Observation: Toilet tissue is not available in the men's bathroom.
Correction: Provide a supply of toilet tissue at each toilet.
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER (corrected on site) Observation: The sanitizer for holding wiping cloths was mixed several hours ago and the concentration was too low to measure.
Correction: Monitor the sanitizer for holding wiping cloths and adjust the concentration when indicated.
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE (repeated violation) Observation: The thermometer in the front lower cooler is broken.
Correction: Replace the thermometer in the low cooler.
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS/PHF -IMPROPER CLEANING (repeated violation) Observation: The inside of the ice maker is dirty with an accumulation of mold.
Correction: Clean the inside of the ice maker at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of mold.
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE (corrected on site) Observation: No handwashing signage is provided at the men's bathroom handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
POSTING OF PERMIT (repeated violation) Observation: The current permit is not posted in the establishment.
Correction: Post permit in public view.
10/21/2014
Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/23/2013
Follow Up
Critical: PHF/TCS, COLD HOLDING Observation: The top layer of shredded lettuce was being cold held at 56°F.
Correction: Maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 41°F.
Critical: PHF/TCS, COLD HOLDING Observation: Several of the top-layer meats including lunchmeat and pre-cooked chicken and steak in the make table were being cold held between 44-47°F.
Correction: Limit the stack height of meat to a point where they maintain a temperature at or below 41°F.
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE Observation: The Person in Charge (PIC) did not demonstrate knowledge by being in violation of a priority item (PHF/TCF Cold Holding) and not knowing where sanitizer test strips are stored.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees on proper food safety practices.
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES Observation: A test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY (corrected on site) Observation: The soap dispenser was empty at the handwashing sink in the back warewashing room.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
POSTING OF CERTIFICATE Observation: Ann E. Maier is a certified food manager but the certificate is not posted in the establishment.
Correction: Provide & post original food manager certification.
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE Observation: A thermometer is not present in the front lower cooler.
Correction: Equipment used for hot and cold holding shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS Observation: A CO2 cylinder was not secured by chaining or other method to prevent it from tipping or falling.
Correction: Secure/chain CO2 cylinders.
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS/PHF -IMPROPER CLEANING Observation: The ice maker had a large accumulation of mold throughout the inside.
Correction: Clean the ice maker at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of mold.
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE (repeated violation) Observation: No handwashing signage is provided at the handwashing sink in the back warewashing room.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
DRYING MOPS Observation: The mop was stored damp in the mop bucket.
Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.
POSTING OF PERMIT Observation: A current permit is not posted in establishment
Correction: Post permit in public view.
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