- Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (corrected on site)
Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container was sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label. Corrected by instruction.
Correction: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label.
- Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. No reminder asterisks on sushi section of menu. Correction to menu will be made at next printing.
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface(s) of the aluminum foil covering shelving under prep tables, and the raw wood shelf in the walk in, is(are) not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing (repeated violation)
Observation: The floor mop sink was not sealed or attached to the adjoining wall.
Correction: Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door to the left sushi display unit was cracked.
No lid was available for the bulk container of breadcrumbs.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: RFP wall covering at entrance to kitchen was delaminating from wall.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
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03/07/2016 | Routine | |
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed pinto beans hot holding at the improper temperature of 121 F. Food was discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 57ºC (135ºF) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54ºC (130ºF) or above. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing station at the bar is being used as a dump station.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at each handwashing sink. Handwashing sink at bar did not have soap.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
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11/18/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Today's inspection was a follow-up for priority violations. Substantial compliance observed, all temperatures 41 F or below. Please continue to take temperatures daily and document.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/15/2015 | Follow-up | |
Due to the pattern of violations, a follow-up will be conducted on or after 10 days (09 September 15).
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Items in the salad prep unit observed cold holding at the improper temperatures of 44-47 F.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the cutting boards along the mainline and the slicer are not clean to sight and touch.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine and soda guns at the bar are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment/Cooking and Baking/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site)
Observation: The cavity and/or door seal of the microwave oven is(are) not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure..
Correction: The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustations that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. Encrusted equipment may also serve as an insect attractant when not in use. Because of the nature of the equipment, it may not be necessary to clean cooking equipment as frequently as the equipment specified in section 4-602.11.
- Handwashing Signage (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees. Rest-rooms does not have a handwashing sign.
Correction: 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. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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08/26/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Please send invoice for dish machine service/repair. Establishment will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize all equipment and utensils. Cool foods properly before placing in the prep units, cooling handout given to CFM. Establishment uses an additive to keep wine fresh. Ensure proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaged fish, slit/cut bag before thawing: 3-501.13:Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be thawed: REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in ¶(A) of this section
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Reduced oxygen packaged fish stored on mainline as well as the sushi bar is not thawed properly.
Correction: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 5ºC (41ºF) or less
- Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Chicken wings were not cooled within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
Correction: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Methods used for cooling cooked vegetables, tempura shrimp, and chicken wings can not be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria.
Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing food in shallow pans
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The caulking at the mop sink is damaged/missing, the caulking around the warewashing area's caulking is damaged/moldy.
Correction: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment
- Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting boards on mainline are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the can opener are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Equipment/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelving throughout establishment are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests.
- Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site)
Observation: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized after cleaning. Observed dish machine concentration at 0 ppm. A technician was called immediately. The three compartment sink is not being utilized to sanitize only.
Correction: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The three compartment sink is not in maintained good repair. There is a leak from the pipes.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Ventilation Systems/Cleaning/Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Intake and exhaust air ducts are not clean and/or filters are not changed. The hood filter was observed with an accumulation of dust, as well as the vent over warewashing station and vent over microwave on mainline.
Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. Both intake and exhaust ducts can be a source of contamination and must be cleaned regularly. Filters that collect particulate matter must be cleaned or changed frequently to prevent overloading of the filter.
- Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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03/18/2015 | Routine | |
Today's visit was made to conduct a follow-up inspection to an NOV that was issued. Substantial compliance observed.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/29/2014 | Follow-up | |
Please service grease trap. Eliminate fruit fly harborage. Cool foods without covers/place in coolest part of walk-in. Acquire a stopper for 3 compartment sink. Due to the pattern of violations, an NOV (Notice of Violation) will be issued. A follow-up inspection will be conducted in 30 days on or about 21 December 2014.
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed raw beef over RTE/cooked foods. Corrected by instruction.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by, except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate equipment for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed open containers of breadcrumbs/sugar without covers.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed items at salad station improperly cold holding at 51-58F.(tomatoes-58F, hard boiled eggs-53F, cut lettuce 51-53F, cole slaw- 55F). Corrected by discarding.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- RTE, TCS, Date Marking/On-Premises Preparation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed dates missing from cooked foods held for more than 24 hours. Corrected .
Correction: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed cutting boards and slicer in need of cleaning.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Hand sink on service line and dish area inaccessible. Corrected by instruction.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Sanitizers, Criteria/Chemicals for Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed sanitizer at over 200 PPM. Bleach sanitizer used, employee remade solution.
Correction: Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). Chemical sanitizers are included with poisonous or toxic materials because they may be toxic if not used in accordance with requirements listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Large concentrations of sanitizer in excess of the CFR requirements can be harmful because residues of the materials remain. The CFR reference that is provided lists concentrations of sanitizers that are considered safe.
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11/20/2014 | Risk Factor | |
6-drawer refrigerators have been serviced and found at proper cold-holding temperature. No cold-holding violation observed during this inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/29/2014 | Follow-up | |
1. Please have a tech look on prep refrigerators. Lower the thermostat to 38F or below if possible to keep foods at 41F or less.
2. Fax/email me the work order. A follow-up visit will be made in about 10 days to check the cold holding temperatures.
3. Wash hands frequently.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Diced chicken (46F), corned beef (46F), crab dip (47F), linguini (45F) and sliced tomatoes (44F) were observed at improper cold holding temperature on top portion of the 6-drawer prep # 2 (left). All the foods were placed on ice. Tempura shrimp (53F) in microwave at sushi station and shredded cheese (45F) in 6-drawer prep # 1 (right) were also not proper cold holding temperature (relocated).
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surface is not clean to sight and touch. The CFM said that it was last used yesterday.
Correction: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove organic matter from food-contact surfaces so that sanitization can occur.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the ice-maker are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Critical: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizer at bar dish machine was not effectively sanitizing dishes/glassware and did not change the color of test strip.
Correction: (replaced the sanitizer) - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Sanitization is accomplished after the warewashing steps of cleaning and rinsing so that utensils and food-contact surfaces are sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at sushi station handwashing sink.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No paper towels at sushi station handwashing sink.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Handwashing Signage (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at outside bar handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees. The sign at sushi station hand sink is faded.
Correction: 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. A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
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07/15/2014 | Risk Factor | |
All repeat priority and priority foundation violations were corrected.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: 1. The microwave handle is missing. 2. The gaskets in the small and left prep refrigerators are in poor repair(ordered/invoice reviewed).
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
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04/08/2014 | Follow-up | |
A follow-up will be conducted in a week.
A written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control for sushi rice must be available for the health department review during the time of the inspection.
Maintain all TCS foods at 41
ºF or less.
- Contamination/Miscellaneous Sources of (repeated violation)
Observation: A cork board was observed over the rolls of bread and chest freezer.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Half and half in the 1 door server prep refrigerator cold holding at the improper temperature of 48ºF. Relocated.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Time as a Public Health Control (repeated violation)
Observation: No written procedures exist for the use of time only as a public health control for a working supply of sushi rice. A written procedure was given to the CFM in 10/2013. An example of a written procedure was given to the CFM during this inspection.
Correction: If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B) (1)-(3) or (C) (1)-(5) of this section
- Time Public Health Control/Time - Maximum up to 4 Hours/Marked (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The sushi rice for which time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature control, is not properly labeled to indicate the time it shall be discarded. The sushi rice was discarded and a new batch was made/labelled.
Correction: If time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: 1. The microwave handle is missing. 2. The 1 door prep refrigerator is not maintaining TCS foods at 41ºF or less. The gaskets in the small and left prep refrigerators are in poor repair(ordered/invoice reviewed).
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The warewashing table was observed leaking (near the garbage disposal).
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
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04/01/2014 | Follow-up | |
NOV letter issued.
- In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Utensils observed stored in standing water.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container
- Contamination/Miscellaneous Sources of
Observation: A cork board was observed over the rolls of bread and chest freezer.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Diced chicken made the night before was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less (discarded).
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: Methods used for cooling large portions of tightly wrap chicken can not be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria. Large portions of white and yellow rice were observed cooling in ice baths. The rice was relocated to speed racks and placed in the walk in.
Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing food in shallow pans
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: 1. Couscous-50ºF in the 2 drawer prep refrigerator (relocated). 2. All foods in walk in cooler were observed at 43-44ºF ( technician was called and the refrigerator was locked). 3. Half and half-50ºF in the server prep refrigerator.
- Time as a Public Health Control
Observation: No written procedures exist for the use of time only as a public health control for a working supply of sushi rice. A written procedure was given to the CFM in 10/2013. An example of a written procedure was given to the CFM during this inspection.
Correction: If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B) (1)-(3) or (C) (1)-(5) of this section
- Time Public Health Control/Time - Maximum up to 4 Hours/Marked (corrected on site)
Observation: The sushi rice for which time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature control, is/are not properly labeled to indicate the time it/they shall be discarded. Sushi rice marked for 2 PM.
Correction: If time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The kitchen handwashing sinks are not sealed to the adjoining walls.
Correction: Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: 1. The microwave handle is missing. 2. The walk in cooler is not maintaining TCS foods at 41ºF or less. The gaskets in the small and left prep refrigerators are in poor repair.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting boards on the prep refrigerators are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Correction: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces.
- Equipment/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: 1. The walk in freezer condenser is covered in ice. 2. The interior of the ice maker is not frequently cleaned.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing
Observation: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and/or single-use articles are improperly stored.
Correction: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPAT) 1. A spoon was observed in the basin of the handwashing sink near the cookline and a trash can was observed blocking the sink. 2. The handwashing sink in the prep area was blocked by kegs. 3. The hot water at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area was observed turned off.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: 1. The handwashing sink in the warewashing area leaks. 2. The warewashing machine is leaking into a bucket on the floor. The bell top backflow prevention device was observed missing.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: (REPEAT) The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager (the certified food manager arrived during the inspection).
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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03/13/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: White rice, yellow rice and fried rice were not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Lobster mix at 44 F, moved to the walk-in, made less than 4 hrs. Pasta at 45 F, discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The raw bar hand sink is without soap.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The cooking line hand sink is without paper towels.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
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12/30/2013 | Risk Factor | |
All violations from the last inspection were corrected.
A-Town may return to the normal inspection schedule.
5 people are Northern Virginia Certified Managers.
New Kitchen Manager.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control (corrected on site)
Observation: No written procedures exist for the use of time only as a public health control for a working supply of sushi rice. ( A written procedure was given to the CFM/Owner).
Correction: If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B) (1)-(3) or (C) (1)-(5) of this section
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10/15/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Package Integrity (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed dented cans of condensed milk on storage shelves. Food was discarded.
Correction: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Observation: Shellstock tags are missing from the shellstock containers.
Correction: Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.
- Critical: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of Shellstock tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellstock are sold or served.
- Critical: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system for Shellstock when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that would preserve the source identification when removing 1 or more tagged or labeled shellstock from their containers. The system must ensure that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container is not commingled with shellstock from another container with different certification numbers
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Chicken with vegetables was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Food was observed in walk-in cooler in large plastic container at 53 F. Food was discarded.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Sushi rice hot holding at the improper temperature of 111 F. Recommend using a pH meter to verify that the rice has been rendered safe or use Time As A Public Health Control. Rice was discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 57ºC (135ºF) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54ºC (130ºF) or above. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed shrimp tempura 70 F, crab dip 48 F, and meatballs 58 -60 F all cold holding at improper temperatures. Food was discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Critical: RTE, PHF(TCS), Date Marking/Commercially Processed Food
Observation: Foods (deli meats and cheeses) prepared and packaged by a food processing plant opened and held for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked at the time the original container was opened in the food establishment to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combination specified in paragraph (A) of this section and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as Day 1
- Critical: Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (repeated violation)
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. No Consumer Advisory on the sushi menu. Foods need asterisk and a disclosure on menu.
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
- Critical: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food/Disposition (corrected on site)
Observation: The molded pepper jack cheese in the walk-in cooler is unsafe and/or adulterated. Food was discarded.
Correction: A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the inside of the ice machine are not clean.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: The handwashing sinks located in the kitchen right of cookline and in back area are not maintained so that they are accessible at all times for employee use. Utensil found in one sink, trash can in front of other.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at each handwashing sink at the bar.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: Each handwashing sink at the bar is not provided with individual, disposable towels
Correction: a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers
Observation: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager
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08/20/2013 | Risk Factor | |
Follow up inspection scheduled for 24 hrs to ensure grease trap has been made functional.
"Keep It Clean" DES poster provided.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises (repeated violation)
Observation: Stored food is not protected from contamination. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of beer stored on floor in back space. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in and walk in freezer.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Container of white sauce, prepared and cooked previous day, observed in walk in at 55oF, was not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
Correction: and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Discarded.
- Critical: Consumer Advisory/Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
Observation: The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. No consumer advisory on sushi menu.
Correction: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (B) Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order);" or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (C) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The main ware washing machine was leaking from underneath into bucket.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the shelving under prep tables are not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Critical: Sanitized/Hot Water and Chemical/Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual or mechanical operations, using a proper solution. Bar glass washer observed not dispensing sanitizer. Glasses will be taken to main ware washing machine.
Correction: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under section 4-501.114 by providing: (1) An exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under paragraph 4-501.114(A), (2) An exposure time of at least 7 seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 mg/L that has a pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) or a pH of 8 or less and a temperature of at least 24°C (75°F), (3) An exposure time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical sanitizing solutions, or (4) An exposure time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, concentration, and pH that, when evaluated for efficacy, yields sanitization as defined in Subparagraph 1-201.10(B). Efficacious sanitization depends on warewashing being conducted within certain parameters. Time is a parameter applicable to both chemical and hot water sanitization. The time hot water or chemicals contact utensils or food-contact surfaces must be sufficient to destroy pathogens that may remain on surfaces after cleaning. Other parameters, such as rinse pressure, temperature, and chemical concentration are used in combination with time to achieve sanitization.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Observation: An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the pre-wash spray hose sink is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or less than 1 inch.
Correction: An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). During periods of extraordinary demand, drinking water systems may develop negative pressure in portions of the system. If a connection exists between the system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system. Standing water in sinks, dipper wells, steam kettles, and other equipment may become contaminated with cleaning chemicals or food residue. To prevent the introduction of this liquid into the water supply through back siphonage, various means may be used. The water outlet of a drinking water system must not be installed so that it contacts water in sinks, equipment, or other fixtures that use water. Providing an air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood level rim of a plumbing fixture or equipment prevents contamination that may be caused by backflow.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: The handwashing sink located in hall adjacant to cook line was observed without hot water.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Critical: Conveying Sewage/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: Sewage is not conveyed to the point of disposal through and approved sanitary sewage system or other system. Grease trap not allowing 3 part sink drainage, Three part sink water draining onto floor at air gap under sink.
Correction: Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Improper disposal of waste provides a potential for contamination of food, utensils, and equipment and, therefore, may cause serious illness or disease outbreaks. Proper removal is required to prevent contamination of ground surfaces and water supplies, or creation of other insanitary conditions that may attract insects and other vermin.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: The built-in counter at the soda station was observed with damage to the surface.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
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04/03/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Raw sushi tuna was observed over green peppers in the WIC.
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises (repeated violation)
Observation: A few boxes were observed only in the WIF. The WIC was observed to be very clean with no boxes on the floor.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Half and Half was observed at 53F in the 1-door prep refigerator. The PHFs in the unit were moved to a cooler unit.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the duct tape used on the microwave and on the dish machine is not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. The location is in the process of getting a new dish machine and is considering getting a new microwave.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The gaskets are on order and are expected to be repaired within two weeks. The location is monitoring the temperatures in the mean time and refrain from using units if they are not reliable. The gaskets of both the 1-door prep and the 2-door prep refrigerators were observed to be in poor repair.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The mop sink was observed to be in need of repair.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
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12/17/2012 | Follow-up | |
1. The location had had a visit from the pest control company the morning of the inspection. The location had emptied out most or all of the smaller refrigerators and pulled items away from the walls the previous day. As such, there was some disarray at the location during inspection as the staff continued to try to move everything back to its proper place.
- Critical: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification
Observation: The location has the Shellstock tags stretching back at least 90 days, but the current system does not easily correlate each tag tot he dates when it would have been served. The location plans to start recording the dates of service from here on out.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the Shellstock are sold or served.
- Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation/Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods. Raw bacon was observed over ready to eat food in one of the prep refrigerators
Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food.
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises (repeated violation)
Observation: Food was observed stored on the floor of the WIC and the WIF.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Critical: Cooling, Cooked Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Mushrooms cooked at 10 am were measured at 71F at 2pm and as such were not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF). The food was voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Correction: Cooked potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF)
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (repeated violation)
Observation: In unit (A) Mac and Cheese (46F), Sausage (57F), Sliced Tomatoes (43F), Cooked Pasta (44F), and Cooked Tuna (45F) were observed cold holding at the indicated improper temperatures. In unit (C) the cheese (51F), Lobster (55F - discarded), cold cuts (48F), were observed cold holding at the indicated improper temperatures
Correction: all PHFs from this unit were moved to a colder unit. In unit (E) Mushrooms (46F), shrimp (44F), chicken (52F), and ham (55F) were observed cold holding at the indicated improper temperatures. In unit (H) half and half was observed cold holding at 50F. In unit (J) Tuna (66F) and ginger (58F) were observed cold holding at the indicated improper temperatures
- Characteristics/Multiuse
Observation: The food-contact surface of the non-reusable spice container is not designed to be durable.
Correction: Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Inability to effectively wash, rinse, and sanitize the surfaces of food equipment may lead to the buildup of pathogenic organisms transmissible through food. Studies regarding the rigor required to remove biofilms from smooth surfaces highlight the need for materials of optimal quality in multiuse equipment.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the duct tape used on the microwave and on the dish machine is not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the dish machine was not provided.
Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The hand sink near the ovens and the mop sink were observed to be in need of re-caulking.
Correction: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The gaskets of both the 1-door prep and the 2-door prep refrigerators were observed to be in poor repair.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the old ice machine were observed to be e in need of cleaning. The manger reported that they plan to replace the ice machine very soon, possibly in December.
Correction: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under section 4-603.11, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred
- Plumbing System/Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The hand sink near the 2-dr prep refrigerator was observed to be draining slowly. The mop faucet was also observed to be in poor repair.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Improper repair or maintenance may result in the creation of obnoxious odors or nuisances, and may also adversely affect the operation of warewashing equipment or other equipment which depends on sufficient volume and pressure to perform its intended functions.
- Outer Openings, Protected (corrected on site)
Observation: The outermost front door was observed open during inspection and the secondary door was observed to not be tightly fitted to the outside.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Controlling Pests
Observation: A few drain-flies were observed during the inspection.
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Effective measures must be taken to control their presence in food establishments.
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material. Two unlabled bottles were observed during inspection.
Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Conditions of Use (corrected on site)
Observation: A bottle of Raid was found under the dish machine, it was disposed of during inspection.
Correction: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: (1) Law and this Code, (2) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment, (3) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, and (4) Additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. Failure to properly use poisonous or toxic materials can be dangerous. Many poisonous or toxic materials have general use directions on their label. Failure to follow the stated instructions could result in injury to employees and consumers through direct contact or the contamination of food.
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