- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper handwashing procedures observed.
Correction: Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: Non-food contact equipment dirty.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
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10/08/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Hands - Where to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
- Critical: Eating; Drinking; or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands
- Utensils - In-Use; Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: inside of refrigeration and equipment
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the outside of equipment and storage shelves had accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
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03/30/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.
Correction: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Preventing Contamination When Tasting (corrected on site)
Observation: A Food Employee was using a utensil more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served.
Correction: A Food Employee may not use the same utensil more than once for food tasting.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cooling Methods
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of FOOD.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers for FOOD storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Outer Openings; Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
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11/06/2014 | Complaint | |
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow 3. As part of the cooking process
- Outer Openings; Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
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08/12/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed to posses a certified food service manager's card.
Correction: a CFM must be on duty in establishment whenever it is open to public
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the counters had accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Outer Openings; Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Walls of dishroom noted in need of cleaning.
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.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers*
Observation: Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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01/21/2014 | Routine | |
In the bar area, the hand sink is to be moved to entrance area. Three compartment sink to be replaced with a larger unit. Both drain boards required on three compartment sink.
In storage area, completely seal around vent from hot water heater.
In kitchen area, double check valve required for hose with sprayer. Operator has indicated that he has ordered one and it should be installed later today.
In dish wash room, sanitizer tested at 50 PPM Chlorine. Monitor dishwasher to ensure that appropriate temperature is maintained while unit is in operation.
Facility recommended for permit. Letter of Authorization provided for business license.
- Floors, Walls, and Celings - Cleanability
Observation: Floor or floor covering in food preparation area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace floor or floor covering to make it smooth and easily cleanable. Repair chips in floor.
- Outer Openings; Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Gap noted under back door in storage area.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
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12/19/2013 | Pre-Opening | |
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