Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical Observation: Sanitizer concentration in spray bottle too high. Employee discarded solution and refilled with solution of proper concentration.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: No test strips available to verify concentration of quat sanitizer solution.
Common name-working containers Observation: Multi-purpose spray bottle not labeled with common name ("sanitizer"). Employee labeled spray bottle.
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: Half & Half in coffee area not cold-holding (68.1F). Employee voluntarily discarded food
Manual warewashing sinks requirements Observation: Pizza pans are too large to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3 compartment sink.
10/27/2015
Regular
Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service Observed hand sanitizer stored in cabinet along side food items. Corrected at time of inspection.
Package integrity Observed several severely dented cans of soup in the prep and food storage areas. PIC disposed of products during the inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.
Where to wash The middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink is being used as a handsink instead of the designated handsink on the other side of the wall.
Manual warewashing sinks requirements Establishment's 3 compartment sink basins are not large/deep enough for pizza pans and soup pans to be completely submerged for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing. Establishment may not continue to use food pans/containers that are too large to be completely submerged in the 3 compartment sink that is currently onsite.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observed undated open containers of Chia and Soy Milk in the under counter refrigeration unit. Corrected at time of inspection.
Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance Dish drainer and clean dishes are stored in the designated handsink.
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