Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observation: Raw chicken stored next to and dripping on lid and open container of lettuce. Lettuce was disposed of. Corrected on site. Discussed options with manager to move raw chicken.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observation: Food on ice dispenser chute in ice maker. Corrected on site.
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: chipped & missing floor tiles in kitchen.
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitation - temp, pH, concentration, and hardness Observation: Warewasher not dispensing sanitizer. Corrected on site.
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation: No thermometers in drawer units in chef's prep station.
04/17/2015
Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/14/2014
Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/25/2014
Routine
Food temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1°C or ±2°F in the intended range of use Built in walk in cooler thermometer is not operating.
11/13/2013
Routine
Self-draining equipment including sinks, drainboards, and equipment compartments
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings Some damaged floor tiles observed in walkin cooler and freezer area. Floor is walk in freezer is heaving up. Some ceiling tiles in back food prep room are damaged.
Designated areas for employees use of designated areas by employees
Light bulbs, protective shielding Some damaged floor tiles observed in walkin cooler and freezer area. Floor is walk in freezer is heaving up. Some ceiling tiles in back food prep room are damaged.
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