Grants Soft Serve, 5103 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 - inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: GRANTS SOFT SERVE
Address: 5103 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101
Permit #: 043871
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 06/12/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Package Integrity
    Items:
    Food package(s) Cans
    Problems:
    Dented, dented on seam or swollen
    Corrections:
    Discard.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED DENTED CAN OF CHOCOLATE FUDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PACKAGING OF FOOD SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY. CAN WAS DISCARDED AT INSPECTION. RISK CONTROL PLAN HAS BEEN PROVIDED BEACUSE THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    3-202.15 - FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.
  • Drying Mops
    Items:
    Wet mop(s) storage
    Problems:
    Improperly dried
    Corrections:
    Allow to air dry in an approved location.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED USED MOP BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. AFTER USE, MOPS SHALL BE HUNG TO BE PROPERLY AIR DRY. PROVIDE A MOP HOLDER TO ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY. VERIFY COMPLIANCE AT NEXT INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    6-501.16 - After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
  • Effectiveness
    Items:
    Hair restraint
    Problems:
    Not worn on head/hair
    Corrections:
    Provide hat or hair net.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED NO HATS OR HAIR NETS BEING WORN BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. HAIR RESTRAINTS SHALL BE WORN TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF HAIR BEING EXPOSED TO FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PROVIDE HATS OR HAIR NETS. VERIFY COMPLIANCE AT NEXT INSPECTION.
    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
06/12/2015Routine
  • Critical: Food-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Utensil(s) spatula(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair Chipped
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED 3 SPATULAS THAT WERE WORN/CHIPPED AT THE ENDS., CORRECTED BY OPERATOR DISCARDING THEM.
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Critical: Package Integrity
    Items:
    Food package(s) Cans
    Problems:
    Dented, dented on seam or swollen
    Corrections:
    Discard.
    Comment:
    DENTED CAN OF ICE CREAM TOPPING FOUND IN DRY STORAGE. , CORRECTED. DISCARDED DENTED CAN DURING THE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    3-202.15 - FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Without date of consumption marking
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    DATE MARK NOT PROVIDED ON SEVERAL CUPS OF SOUR CREAM IN THE WALK IN COOLER. , CORRECTED BY OPERATOR PROVIDING DATE MARKING ON SOUR CREAM CUPS.
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
06/20/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/05/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/06/2012Routine Inspection
  • Clean Freq, Nonfood-Contact Su
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    kitchen Fan guard(s)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Clean and keep much cleaner the fan guard to the personal cooling fan in use in rear area of the store. Simply wipe down unit outside of facility to remove dust particles. Keep clean with frequent washings.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
06/06/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE FOLLOWING AIR GAP CONCERNS WERE NOTED: 1. THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE DRAIN BOWL. WHEN ASKED THE OPERATOR STATED THAT LETTUCE MAY BE WASHED IN THIS SINK. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS PIPE AND THE RIM OF THE DRAIN BOWL BELOW. 2. BEIGE AND BLACK DRAIN TUBES FROM 2 ICE CREAM DISPENSERS WERE FOUND INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW ONE OF THE UNITS. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THESE DRAIN TUBES AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. THIS IS A CRITICAL VIOLATION. A RE-VISIT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 10 - 30 DAYS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
  • Critical: Backflow prevention
    Items:
    Backflow/backsiphonage prevention device(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided on
    Corrections:
    Provide adequate air gap.
    Comment:
    THE FOLLOWING AIR GAP CONCERNS WERE NOTED: 1. THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE WAS FOUND BELOW THE RIM OF THE DRAIN BOWL. WHEN ASKED THE OPERATOR STATED THAT LETTUCE MAY BE WASHED IN THIS SINK. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE END OF THIS PIPE AND THE RIM OF THE DRAIN BOWL BELOW. 2. BEIGE AND BLACK DRAIN TUBES FROM 2 ICE CREAM DISPENSERS WERE FOUND INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW ONE OF THE UNITS. PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 1 INCH BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THESE DRAIN TUBES AND THE RIM OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. COMMENTS: ENSURE THAT THE MEANS USED TO CREATE THE AIR GAP WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT FIX.
    General violation description:
    5-402.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. (B) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap. (C) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING or culinary sink may have a direct connection.
06/16/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Disposition
    Items:
    Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Beyond consume by date
    Corrections:
    Discard.
    Comment:
    IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOUT 2 1/2 MILK CRATES OF MILK AND WHEY BASED ICE CREAM MIX WERE FOUND WITH MANUFACTURER EXPIRATION DATES OF 12-14-2009. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED THE MIX DOWN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET. THE VIOLATION WAS CONSIDERED CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
    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
12/17/2009Routine Inspection
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    THE OUTER LATCH OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WAS LOOSE AND NOT ALIGNED WITH THE POLE OF THE INNER RELEASE HANDLE INSIDE THE COOLER DOOR. WHILE THE INNER RELEASE HANDLE DID SUCCESSFULLY UNLATCH THE COOLER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE WHEN TESTED, THE OUTER LATCH SHOULD BE TIGHTENED SO THAT IT WILL ALIGN DIRECTLY WITH THE POLE OF THE INNER RELEASE HANDLE, WHEN OPERATED. TIGHTEN THE OUTER LATCH HANDLE SO THAT IT HAS A SECURE AND TIGHT FIT AND SO THAT IT WILL BE IN DIRECT ALIGNMENT WITH THE POLE OF THE INNER RELEASE HANDLE. THE STATUS OF THIS REPAIR WILL BE CHECKED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF TODAY'S INSPECTION. ,
    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.
06/23/2009Routine Inspection
  • Service Sink
    Items:
    Mop/utility sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    THE ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE A MOP SINK. AT LEAST 1 MOP SINK SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE MOP WATER AND SIMILAR WASTES. PLEASE INSTALL A MOP SINK OR APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPOSING OF SPENT MOP WATER. EITHER AN INSTALLED MOP SINK OR AN APPROVED VARIANCE (WAIVING THIS REQUIREMENT) WILL BE CHECKED FOR AT THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    5-203.13 - (A) At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
12/08/2008Routine Inspection
  • Service Sink
    Items:
    Mop/utility sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    THE ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE A MOP SINK. AT LEAST 1 MOP SINK SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE MOP WATER AND SIMILAR WASTES. PLEASE INSTALL A MOP SINK OR APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPOSING OF SPENT MOP WATER. EITHER AN INSTALLED MOP SINK OR AN APPROVED VARIANCE (WAIVING THIS REQUIREMENT) WILL BE CHECKED FOR AT THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    5-203.13 - (A) At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
06/16/2008Routine Inspection

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