Big Creek Market, 100 1st W St, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIG CREEK MARKET
Address: 100 1st W St, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Phone: 319-895-8393
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 02/04/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The following coolers have dust build up/food debris: 1) Produce cooler in basement, and reach- freezer in real area, and 3) shelving in the kitchen area. This is a repeat violation.
  • Light intensity
    Observation: Missing light bulb in reach in Produce cooler in basement.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: No established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Provided forms, Corrected.
  • Raw animal foods separated from each other during storage, separation, holding, and display
    Observation:Two egg cartons of raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food (milk and other foods )in reach-in kitchen cooler. Removed under RTE food and corrected.
  • Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, as specified under 2-201.11(A)
    Observation: Food employees and conditional employees are not informed, read and sign Food Employee Illnesses Reporting Agreement. Provided forms for only two employees who read and signed. Corrected.
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Observation: Found food in a reach-in prep cooler that was held past shelf life (salsa dressing 12/11/2015, more than 7 days). Voluntarily discarded and corrected.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation: There is no thermometer in produce reach- in-cooler in basement.
02/04/2016Regular
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Torn door gaskets for reach-in cooler in retail area for sodas and juice. Repalce door gaskets for proper seal.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: Clean food/dust build-up in 1) All reach-in coolers in kitchen area and basement and 2) Inside door track of reach-in freezer in retail area and 3) All shelving in kitchen area.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation: Some cracked tiling in retail food area. Replace to make floor smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment
    Observation: Clean food build inside 1) Microwave and 2) Oven. Clean as often as necessary to prevent build-up.
08/21/2014Routine
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
07/03/2013Routine
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
07/03/2013Routine
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out. --Dust and food build-up on shelving 1) In front area (lower shelf) storing coffee syrups and min ifridge. 2) In back kitchen area (lower shelf) under metal prep table. 3) Shelf worn paint and rough near ware washing sink storing bowls and untensils. Must resurface to make smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Dust and food build-up on shelving 1) In front area (lower shelf) storing coffee syrups and min ifridge. 2) In back kitchen area (lower shelf) under metal prep table. 3) Shelf worn paint and rough near ware washing sink storing bowls and untensils. Must resurface to make smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observed employee slicing tomatoes with bare hands. Washed hands then put on gloves. Corrected on site.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Hand sink slow to drain in back kitchen area. Repair
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Observed employee chewing gum at start of inspection. Corrected on site.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out.
  • Dispensing of single-service and single-use articles
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Cracked and missing tile in several areas of back kitchen and entry into restroom.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Utensils and equipment air drying directly on towel in back kitchen area. Must store on a non absorbent and easily cleanable surface.
  • Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice
    1) Observed ice build-up in ice tray area of small reach-in refrigerator and 2) Chest freezer around corner as enter into back kitchen area has ice build-up. Defrost and clean more frequently.
06/14/2013Routine
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Observed employee chewing gum at start of inspection. Corrected on site.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out.
  • Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice
    1) Observed ice build-up in ice tray area of small reach-in refrigerator and 2) Chest freezer around corner as enter into back kitchen area has ice build-up. Defrost and clean more frequently.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Hand sink slow to drain in back kitchen area. Repair
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Dust and food build-up on shelving 1) In front area (lower shelf) storing coffee syrups and min ifridge. 2) In back kitchen area (lower shelf) under metal prep table. 3) Shelf worn paint and rough near ware washing sink storing bowls and untensils. Must resurface to make smooth and easily cleanable.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out. --Dust and food build-up on shelving 1) In front area (lower shelf) storing coffee syrups and min ifridge. 2) In back kitchen area (lower shelf) under metal prep table. 3) Shelf worn paint and rough near ware washing sink storing bowls and untensils. Must resurface to make smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observed employee slicing tomatoes with bare hands. Washed hands then put on gloves. Corrected on site.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Utensils and equipment air drying directly on towel in back kitchen area. Must store on a non absorbent and easily cleanable surface.
  • Dispensing of single-service and single-use articles
    1) Spatula worn and not easily cleanable. Replace 2) Westinghouse fridge and freezer downstairs has heavy food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination. 3) Spoons stored mouth piece up. Must invert so handles are out.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Cracked and missing tile in several areas of back kitchen and entry into restroom.
06/14/2013Routine

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