Norms Cafe, 803 Main Ave W, Twin Falls, ID 83301 - Full Service inspection findings and violations



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Name: NORMS CAFE
Address: 803 Main Ave W, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 733-9735
Restaurant type: Full Service
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 04/01/2015

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/01/2015Follow-Up
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: PHF, Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
03/25/2015Follow-Up
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils chall be clean to sight and touch.
01/12/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/02/2014VCR
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - (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 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 measuring 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 device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use.
12/11/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/12/2013Follow-Up
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils chall be clean to sight and touch. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. (corrected on site)
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food - Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be identified with the common name of the food.
  • Critical: Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness - A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall conform to the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
  • Handwashing Facility, Installation - (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38C (100F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
03/04/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/14/2012Enforcement
  • Critical: Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled in accordance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: PHF, Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food shall be maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. (corrected on site)
  • Handwashing, Operation & Maintenance - A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; may not be used for purposes other than handwashing; shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Food shall be protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils chall be clean to sight and touch.
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food - Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be identified with the common name of the food.
  • Thawing - Potentially hazardous food shall be thawed in compliance with the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - Cloths for spills used for only one purpose; Wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths stored clean. (corrected on site)
02/09/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/14/2011Follow-Up On-Site
  • Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
  • Critical: Demonstration - The Person in Charge shall demonstrate to the Regulatory Authority knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles, and the requirements of the Idaho Food Code (IFC). The Person in Charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by at least One of the following: A. Complying with IFC by not having any critical violations at the time of inspection. B. Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an Accredited Program. The approved programs in Idaho are: Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), National Registry of Food Service Professionals (NRFSP), ServSafe, Idaho online course, and the University of Idaho Extension course. C. Responding correctly to the inspector’s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
  • Critical: Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness - A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall conform to the Food Code. (corrected on site)
  • Critical: Preventing Contamination from Hands - Food employees shall wash their hands as specified in the Food Code.
  • Thawing - Potentially hazardous food shall be thawed in compliance with the Food Code.
  • The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident.
  • Food Storage - Food stored 6' off the floor in clean, dry location & not stored in prohibited areas.
  • Closing Toilet Room Doors - Toilet room doors as specified under 6-202.14 shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.
  • Handwashing, Operation & Maintenance - A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; may not be used for purposes other than handwashing; shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (corrected on site)
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
02/01/2011Routine

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