Ritters Frozen Custard, 31227 Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48154 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: RITTERS FROZEN CUSTARD
Address: 31227 Eight Mile, Livonia, MI 48154
Permit #: 032157
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 05/04/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Covering Receptacles
    Items:
    Waste container(s)/container(s) outside
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Keep covered.
    Comment:
    Receptacles for waste refuse must be kept cover with tight fitting lids or doors. Observed lids and doors to waste receptacle open. Keep lids and doors closed to prevent entry of pests.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. Observed the gasket on the walk in cooler is damaged. Replace to repair and maintain in good condition.
    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.
05/04/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/02/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed dried food debris on the blade and holder of the can opener. Food contact equipment must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a daily basis.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Hand Drying Provision
    Comment:
    Observed no paper towels for the front counter handsink near the bananas. Paper towels must be provided at all handsinks. Install paper towels in the dispenser at handsink.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • Critical: Handwashing Cleanser, Availabi
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no soap for the restroom handsink. Soap must be provided at all handsinks. Provide soap in dispenser at handsink.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Critical: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no quaternary ammonia test kit for checking the sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink. Provide a test kit.
    General violation description:
    4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed cobwebs on bottom of counter shelf at the front counter where plastic spoons are stored and floor of cupboard under the Mix'n Chille is soiled. Facilities must be kept clean. Clean to sight and touch on a weekly basis.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed missing veneer on the edge of the top shelf where cups are stored at the front counter. Equipment must be maintained. Repair or replace the damaged shelf.
    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.
05/14/2014Routine
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no handwashing sign for the handsink at the west side of the front counter. Provide a conspicuous handwashing sign.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no thermometer in the milk cooler at the front counter. Provide a conspicuous thermometer in this cooler.
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
05/14/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/30/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Comment:
    HAND SINK MREPAIRED/ IT'S NOW OPERATIONAL
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
05/31/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    WAFFLE MIX STORED AT ROOM TEMP/ RECORDED AT 64F....MAINTAIN ALL POTENTILLY HAARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.......WAFFLE MIX CONTAINS SOY, EGG, MILK......MANUFACTURER INDICATES THAT BATTER IS TO BE STORED AT 40F OR BELOW.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    REPAIR BROKEN HANDWSH SINK ACROSS FROM THE POP MACHINE .......CURRENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING WITH SIGN NOT TO USE. MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASH SINKS OPERATIONAL AND IN GOOD REPAIR.,
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITATION RINSE CONCENTRATION
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
  • Hand Cleanser, Availabilty
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    SUPPLY HANDWASH SINKS WITH SOAP.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    SUPPLY HANDWASH SINKS WITH PAPER TOWELING.
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Comment:
    MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER......LOCATED NEAR OFFICE.
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
05/03/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Responsibility of Person in Ch
    Comment:
    CORRECTION MADE: OBSERVED THROUGH ORAL INTERVIEW THE FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE FOLLOWING TRAINING TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITY AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. THEY KNOW TO THE REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS (VOMITING, DIARRHEA, SORE THROAT WITH FEVER, INFECTED WOUND OR PUSTULAR BOIL, JAUNDICE) AND FAMILIAR WITH THE NAMES OF THE REPORTABLE DIAGNOSIS ( NORO-VIRUS, SALMONELLA TYPHI, SHIGELLA, ESCHERICHIA COLI ("E-COLI"), HEPATITIS "A" VIRUS. CONCERNING VOMITING OR DIAHHREA REMAIN HOME, INFORM THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AND NOT TO RETURN TO WORK UNTIL THEY ARE SYMPTOM FREE FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS.
    General violation description:
    2-201.11 - The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.
  • Covering receptacles
    Comment:
    CORRECTION MADE: OBSERVED BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS ARE CLOSED AFTER USE.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
05/12/2010Follow-up
  • Critical: Responsibility of Person in Ch
    Items:
    Person-in-charge
    Locations:
    food service area Food Employee
    Problems:
    Fail to require employees to report illness as rule requires
    Corrections:
    Require reporting as stated above.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED THROUGH ORAL INTERVIEW THE FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE NOT BEING REQUIRED TRAINING TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITY AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. NOR ARE THEY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS (VOMITING, DIARRHEA, SORE THROAT WITH FEVER, INFECTED WOUND OR PUSTULAR BOIL, JAUNDICE) NOR REPORTABLE DIAGNOSIS ( NORO-VIRUS, SALMONELLA TYPHI, SHIGELLA, ESCHERICHIA COLI ("E-COLI"), HEPATITIS "A" VIRUS. PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE, THIS DAY, HEALTH MATERIAL FOR REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING. "FOOD EMPLOYEE FOODBORNE ILLNESS GUIDELINES Illness Symptoms Action Guidance". ,
    General violation description:
    2-201.11 - The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEE applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made and FOOD EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, AND report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to prevent the likelihood of foodborne disease transmission.
  • Covering receptacles
    Items:
    Waste container(s)/container(s) outside dumpsters
    Locations:
    Outside receptacles lids &/or doors
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Keep covered.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Locations:
    food service area counter
    Problems:
    Stored with food-contact portion exposed
    Corrections:
    Store inverted.
    Comment:
    Observed single use spoons for sampling ice cream
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 - not sorted with handle end up or to one side. Correction made: Observed sampler spoons sorted and stored with handle end up.
04/12/2010Routine Inspection
  • Maintaining Refuse Areas/Enclo
    Items:
    Refuse storage area(s)/enclosures
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed litter and debris around the dumpter and dumpster area. Keep this area clean and free of litter to prevent pest harborage.
    General violation description:
    5-501.115 - A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under # 6-501.114, and clean.
04/08/2009Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment can openers
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    CAN OPENER WAS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. IT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system water line(s) cold
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE MOP SINK. REPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system water line(s) cold
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE MOP SINK. REPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
04/08/2008Routine Inspection

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