| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 08/26/2014 | Follow Up LOC |
- Backflow protection
air gap, device standard, when required
- Food is properly labeled
Observation: Need to have scales used for nut butters checked for accuracy with IA Weights and Measures, Dept of Ag.
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observation:Has cases of herbs stored on floor in dry storage area, must store all foods off the floor by at least 6 inches. 2) Has 6 plastic shelving units with lowest shelf set up close to floor, must adjust all lower shelves to be at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Sponges not used on clean or in use food contact surfaces
Observation:Has sponges in sink for warewashing, must not be used on food contact surfaces or clean equipment, does have cloths to use.
- Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
Observation:Has been rinsing sanitizer off as final step, must rinse then sanitize, and let air dry. Does have correct order posted on exterior of sinks and will now follow that.
- Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
Observation:Has case of single use nut butter containers on floor in dry storage area, must store at least 6 inches off floor.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Observation:Unable to locate test strips for quat sanitizer, must provide test strips for sanitizer being used.
- Posting inspection reports
Observation:Must post most recent inspection within public view.
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08/25/2014 | Routine |
- Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
- Shellstock, maintaining identification
- Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
- Manual warewashing equipment, hot water sanitizing temperatures
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
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07/11/2013 | Routine |
- Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
Has one shelving unit and the wooden pallet with cardboard liner, provide a material that is smooth, cleanable, and nonabsorbent for this purpose. 2) Has wooden pallet storing nuts, must provide shelving that is not a wooden, such as plastic or metal, to provide a smooth, cleanable, nonabosrbent surface for this.
- Backflow protection
air gap, device standard, when required
- Linens- cleaning and storage
1) Has single use spoons in retail area, is rearranging for upcoming event, store off floor. 2) Has a round bowl for scoop in bulk nuts, provide a scoop with handle and keep inverted out of product.
- In-use utensils, between-use storage
1) Has single use spoons in retail area, is rearranging for upcoming event, store off floor. 2) Has a round bowl for scoop in bulk nuts, provide a scoop with handle and keep inverted out of product.
- Toilet room
receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
- Hand drying provided
Provide a holder or dispensor for the paper towels and locate in area adjacent to handsink in warewashing area.
- Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
1) Has carpet on retail flooring, must provide a smooth, cleanable, surface in retail area in area where bulk bins are located, must install within next 6 months.. 2) Provide self-closure mechanism for RR doors. 3) Provide an abscusion cover for the plumbing line under the mop sink and three compartment sink. 4) Provide cove base at floor wall juncture along wall in lab/warewashing area, was newly constructed.
- Indoor and outdoor surfaces
1) Has carpet on retail flooring, must provide a smooth, cleanable, surface in retail area in area where bulk bins are located, must install within next 6 months.. 2) Provide self-closure mechanism for RR doors. 3) Provide an abscusion cover for the plumbing line under the mop sink and three compartment sink. 4) Provide cove base at floor wall juncture along wall in lab/warewashing area, was newly constructed.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Need to provide test strips for quat sanitizer being used on food contact surfaces.
- Drying mops
Wet mop in mopsink, provide a hook or other means to be able to have mop air dry between uses without damaging walls.
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Has replaced one rack but still has three plastic racks holding food items and one wooden pallet holding nuts, all not 6 inches off floor, need to provide shelving that has at least 6 inches of clearance off floor to aid cleaning.
- Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
Has two cans of chemical stored over the drain board area of three compartment sink area, moved now to shelving area not located over or adjacent to food items. Corrected on site.
- Food is properly labeled
1) Is still in process of labeling the bulk bins for herbs and foods. 2) Has contacted IA Weights and Measures to license the scales used for weighing foods, and will be done in near future.
- Refuse, recyclables, and returnables
materials, design, construction, and installation
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06/14/2013 | Routine |
- Food is properly labeled
1) Scale not certified/licensed, contact IA Weights and Measures 515-725-1492, to have inspection done. 2) Bulk herbs need to be labeled as to manufacturer or processors of herbs information.
- Handwashing sinks-Numbers, capacities, location, and placement
Need a handsink near warewashing area for usage, contact licensed plumber.
- Toilet room
receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
- Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
1) Has carpet on retail flooring, must provide a smooth, cleanable surface in retail area in area where bulk bins located, must install within next 6 monhts. 2) Provide self closure mechanism for both RR's doors. 3) Provide an euscusion cover for the plumbing line under the mop sink and three compartment sink.
- Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
1) Has one shelving units lined with cardboard, must remove and provide a smooth, cleanable surfaces, such as plastic.
- Linens- cleaning and storage
Has cases of single use food containers on floor in dry storage area, must store all food contact items at least 6 inches off floor.
- Indoor and outdoor surfaces
1) Has carpet on retail flooring, must provide a smooth, cleanable surface in retail area in area where bulk bins located, must install within next 6 monhts. 2) Provide self closure mechanism for both RR's doors. 3) Provide an euscusion cover for the plumbing line under the mop sink and three compartment sink.
- Handwashing signage
Needs signage at handsinks for RR and for handsink once installed, directing all staff to wash hands, given examples today.
- Backflow protection
air gap, device standard, when required
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Need to provide test strips for quat sanitizer used for food contact surfaces.
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
1) Has several racks that are set up less than 6 inches off the floor, adjust to have at least 6 inches of clearance to aid cleaning,ie dunnage rack or other type of shelving that are adjustable.
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05/28/2013 | Routine |
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