The concession stand was not open for the season at the time of inspection. They plan to open the stand on April 9, 2015. Spring hours are (April-June) on Saturdays from 9 A.M.-4 P.M and Mon.-Thur. from 5-9 P.M (optional). Discussed the following with the person in charge (PIC): 1. The fire extinguishers and fire suppression system were last inspected in March 2013. The fire extinguishers and fire suppression system should be inspected annually. Recommend that these are inspected prior to opening for the season . 2. Ensure that the reach-in cooler is operating during the follow-up inspection so that the EHSS can verify that it is able to hold foods at or below 41°F. 3. The menu is limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos w/cheese, French fries, coffee, bottled drinks, and prepackaged chips & candy. Only hamburgers are purchased raw and cooked per order. Hot dogs, cheese sauce, and French fries will be prepared in advance and held hot in the crock pot (cheese sauce) or warmers (hot dogs & French fries). 4. Food source is Restaurant Depot & BJ's Wholesale. A follow-up inspection is required prior to permit renewal to ensure that the deficiencies have been corrected.
- Person in Charge
Observation: Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to their PIC information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food. Ensure that all employees are knowledgable of the employee health policy.
Correction: PIC is to advise employees of their responsibility to report in accordance with law information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food preparation area (one light fixture appeared to be burned out). Observed only 38 foot candles of light in this area.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair (many areas of the floor are unsealed due to chipped paint).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Observed the following physical facilities that need to be cleaned:
1. The wall behind the deep fryer.
2. The ceiling above the cooking area.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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03/23/2016 | Routine | |
The concession stand was not open for the season at the time of inspection. The stand will open on April 18, 2015. Spring hours are (April-June) on Saturdays from 9 A.M.-4 P.M. The person in charge (PIC) was unaware of the fall schedule at the time of inspection. The menu is limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos w/cheese, French fries, coffee, bottled drinks, and prepackaged chips & candy. Only hamburgers are purchased raw and cooked per order. Hot dogs, cheese sauce, and French fries will be prepared in advance and held hot in the crock pot (cheese sauce) or warmers (hot dogs & French fries). Food source is Restaurant Depot. Health permit issued.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in freezer and "Pepsi" reach-in cooler (used to store cheese, hot dogs, & condiments).
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The Person in Charge could not produce an appropriate food temperature measuring device to verify cooking temperatures of thin foods such as meat patties (hamburgers).
Correction: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe (1.5 mm or less) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food preparation area (one light fixture appeared to be burned out). Observed only 38 foot candles of light in this area.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives and slicers where employee safety is a factor
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The floor in the kitchen is not maintained in good repair (many areas of the floor are unsealed due to chipped paint).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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