Tic Tac Toe Cafe, 201 S Clinton St Ste 101 Iowa City, Ia 52240, , IA - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIC TAC TOE CAFE
Address: 201 S Clinton St Ste 101 Iowa City, Ia 52240, IA
Phone: 319-338-1093
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 09/22/2015

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/22/2015Physical Recheck
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizer solution in the spray bottle tested low, 0 ppm. Person in charge made a new solution at the corrected the sanitizer solution.
  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation: No Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation: No food probe thermometer available.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: No chlorine test strips available to check the sanitizer concentration.
  • When to wash
    Observation: Observed food worker putting on gloves without first washing their hands. Discussed the violation with the person in charge. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. More training will be given.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    Observation: Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Food Inspection Report not posted.
  • PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
    Observation: Sliced tomatoes(74F) and cut lettuce(74F) on counter at time of inspection. Person in charge stated items have been out for 2 hours. Foods placed on an ice bath to cool quickly.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation: No soap available at the hand sinks in the kitchen. Person in charge supplied dish soap temporarily.
  • Drying mops
    Observation: Mop stored in mop water between uses. Mop hung up by person in charge.
09/11/2015Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/30/2015Non Illness Complaint
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/19/2015Physical Recheck
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/18/2015Follow Up LOC
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: Cold water faucet at the three compartment sink is still leaking when turned on at the faucet and under the sink collecting into a bucket. PIC stated a plumber has looked at the leak and can not fix the leak due to the design of the sink cabinet. The entire three compartment sink and cabinet would need to be removed to reach the leak.
01/27/2015Physical Recheck
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation:Reach in freezer by the walk up window is missing one of the two sliding doors. Repair by date listed.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: Cold water faucet at the three compartment sink is still leaking when turned on at the faucet and under the sink. PIC stated a plumber has looked at the leak and stated a new faucet will need to be installed. A plumber will be coming on 10/13 to repair the leak.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: Noro clean up procedure was available onsite, but was not complete. PIC will revise procedure and send a copy to inspector.
10/08/2014Physical Recheck
  • When to wash
    Observation: Employee preparing food was not washing hands before putting on new disposable gloves. Discussed issue with staff. Staff will wash hands before putting on gloves. (H) Before donning gloves for working with FOOD
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Reach in freezer unit by the walk up window is missing one of the two sliding doors.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: Chlorine sanitizer solution was not mixed up at time of inspection while food preparation was in process. Employee mixed up a new batch at the correct concentration of 50-100 ppm.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation: Mason jars filled with tahina sauce in the Turbo Air cooler were not date marked. Employee date marked the jars. Prepared sauce at the other establishment location in Cedar Rapids.
  • PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
    Observation: Cheese slices(59F), tahina sauce(46F) were stored out on the counter and not held at required cold holding temperature of 41F or below. Employee discarded the cheese, and placed the sauce in the cooler. Employee plans to use an ice bath on the prep table for cheese, tahina, diced tomatoes, and cut lettuce for temperature control.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observation: Carton of raw shell eggs stored above produce and ready to eat foods in the Turbo air cooler. Employee removed the eggs and stored correctly below all ready to eat foods.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation: Boxes of single service cups stored on the floor. Employee moved cups to shelves.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation: Repaired leak at the three compartment sink cold water faucet is leaking again. Drip from pipes under the three compartment sink is collecting in a metal pan.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: Verifiable Clean up procedure was not available at time of inspection. Create clean up procedure.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation: Retail commercial cleaner spray bottles stored on shelves above single service items and both reach in freezer units. Employee removed cleaners and stored in closet.
09/29/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/25/2014Pre Opening
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/22/2014Pre Opening

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