- Cooling Methods (repeated violation)
Observation: Methods used for cooling chicken wings in plastic bags 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
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the cabinets at the server station 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, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of 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.
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food (cookline).
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (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. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Controlling Pests
Observation: Observed fruit flies in the establishment.
Correction: The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions.
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Observation: Observed urinal fixtures not clean and/or maintained.
Correction: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained and used as specified under section 5-205.11. Handwashing facilities are critical to food protection and must be maintained in operating order at all times so they will be used.
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03/29/2016 | Routine | |
The three compartment sink is missing drain stoppers.
The equipment at the bar is in need of cleaning (shelving and sinks).
The lid to the ice machine is damaged.
Beverage station in need of cleaning.
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of the inside of the ice machine, tea urn and dispenser, ice scoops and their holders and the 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
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing sink located at the bar is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use (no 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.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at each handwashing sink (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 cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: Each handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels (bar area).
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
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11/24/2015 | Risk Factor | |
Observed fruit flies at bar and downstairs around the handwashing sink.
Do not put foods in reach-in prep units until foods are cooled to 41 F.
The three compartment sink is missing drain stoppers.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding
Observation: Mashed potatoes 109 F) and chicken curry (113 F) observed hot holding at improper temperatures. Food was reheated to 165 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 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.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Various foods in the salad prep unit were observed cold holding at improper temperatures (corn 46 F, blue cheese 47 F, chocolate mousse 49 F, shredded cheese 47 F, boiled eggs 47 F). Foods were 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 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.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing sink located downstairs for the brewery is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
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 Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
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.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: The bar handwashing sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
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07/27/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Food Storage/Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Observation: Observed dry foods not properly containerized to protect from contamination.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed foods (sliced cheeses) cold holding at improper temperatures in the top portion of the 4 drawer prep unit. Foods in the remaining areas of the unit were cold holding at proper temperatures. Keep the lid closed on the unit when not in use. Foods holding at improper temperatures were 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 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/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed the one door appetizer station refrigerator door gaskets in need of replacement.
Observed non-functioning refrigerator at server station being used as storage.
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/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of the 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
- Physical Facilities/Repairing (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed walls in kitchen and women's rest-room in need of repair. Observed painted concrete under beverage station in poor condition (chipping paint, worn concrete). Observed base coving in dry storage room in need of repair.
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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03/12/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site)
Observation: Kitchen dishmachine and one dishmachine at the bar (opposite one in front) observed not sanitizing. No chlorine observed. Corrected by instruction.
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.
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10/28/2014 | Risk Factor | |
1. The CFM trashed rice and diced grilled chicken, and relocated sliced turkey, ham and sour cream to walk-in for faster cooling.
2. The bar dish machine was observed dispensing chlorine sanitizer at proper concentration.
3. The establishment has increased extermination service
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/10/2014 | Follow-up | |
1. Back bar dish machine is not dispensing any sanitizer. A call was made, tech arrived and corrected during inspection.
2. Fruit flies and live roaches crawling on front bar counter were observed by handwashing sink.
3. "Continental" 3-dr prep refrigerator was found at 39F but all the foods were observed at 44F and above. The CFM/PIC said that the refrigerator has just been filled. All the foods were moved back into WIC for cooling.
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
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 (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Half-n-half cold holding at the improper temperature of 57F in back bar refrigerator (discarded). Rice (51F - discarded) in "Continental" 3-dr prep refrigerator.
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/Time Temperature Control For Safety Food/Cleaning Frequency (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of the fountain 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
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing station at the cookline is being used to clean salad bowls and rinse wiping cloth.
Correction: The handwashing facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only.
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06/27/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed foods in the top portion of the 2 door saute prep unit cold holding at the improper temperature of 49-52 F (sour cream, humus, ham, turkey, guacamole). The rest of the food in the unit (bottom portion) was observed properly cold holding. Foods not properly holding were 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 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.
- Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The surfaces of the cutting boards on prep units are no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized. Mobile cutting boards have been replaced.
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.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: A towel dispenser is needed at the handwashing sink on cookline.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Intensity/Lighting (repeated violation)
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food. Observed light intensity at 15 foot candles at cookline.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (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. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
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04/08/2014 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Cleaning Procedure/Hands and Arms/Order
Observation: Observed a food employee not using proper cleaning procedures to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms. Employee rinsed hand in water then wiped hands with cloth towel. Corrected by instruction.
Correction: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (1) Rinse under clean, running warm water
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: Methods used for cooling cheese and sauces can not be accomplished with the time and temperature criteria. Containers too large and too close to each other 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)
Observation: (REPEAT) Pork, chili, crabmeat, chicken, meatloaf, marinara sauce were observed cold holding at the improper temperature of 44-45 F. Foods were moved to alternate walk-in. Walk-in temperature was reduced from 43 F to 39 F during inspection.
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.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the ledges around the bar with the surface deteriorating are not 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/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The lid on the ice machine is not maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of materials for construction and repair and/or design.
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 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 (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed utensils stored as "clean" were 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)
Observation: Surfaces of the tea urn nozzles and the 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
- Critical: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The kitchen dish machine and both bar dish machines were not sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment after cleaning. When tested no sanitizer was observed in dish machine. Technician came during inspection and all dish machines were repaired.
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.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained, and/or they are cloth dried before contact with food.
Correction: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), before contact with food
- Handwashing Sink, Installation
Observation: The handwashing sink is not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed bar handwashing sink with no hot water.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Warm water is more effective than cold water in removing the fatty soils encountered in kitchens. An adequate flow of warm water will cause soap to lather and aid in flushing soil quickly from the hands. ASTM Standards for testing the efficacy of handwashing formulations specify a water temperature of 40°C +/- 2°C (100 to 108°F). An inadequate flow or temperature of water may lead to poor handwashing practices by food employees. A mixing valve or combination faucet is needed to provide properly tempered water for handwashing.
- Intensity/Lighting
Observation: The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where food employees are working with food.
Correction: The light intensity shall be at least 540 lux (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. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The walls in the kitchen are in need of cleaning. Walls around dish machine need to be recaulked after cleaning.
Correction: Physical facilities shall 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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02/24/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Critical) (corrected on site)
Observation: The slicer is 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/Not Potentially Hazardous/Cleaning Frequency
Observation: Surfaces of the ice scoop and holder 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
- Critical: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized (repeated violation)
Observation: Kitchen dish machine not sanitizing. Three compartment sink set up for multi-use utensils and dish ware washing. Bar dish machine not sanitizing- taken out of service ( 2 dish machines at bar).
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.
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11/12/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed at improper cold holding temperatures:
1. Continental 3 dr prep unit- deli turkey 55 F, quesadilla 55 F, (all foods in unit 55-60 F). Foods were discarded.
2. 4 drawer prep- raw meats 55 F, cooked pork 50 F, crab cakes 50 F. Foods discarded.
3. Walk-in cooler (upstairs)- chicken 49 F, crab dip 51 F, butter 52 F, chorizo 52 F, chicken 51 F (all foods 50-55 F). All potentially hazardous foods were discarded. Raw meats relocated to downstairs walk-in or other units.
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: Equipment/Food-Contact/Before Use After Cleaning/Sanitized
Observation: Bar dish machine not sanitizing- taken out of service ( 2 dish machines at bar).
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.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance
Observation: Handwash sink not draining properly.
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.
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10/11/2013 | Risk Factor | |
1. Make sure to clean and sanitize slicer blade every 3-4 hours.
2. Monitor "Continental" 3-dr prep and downstairs walk-in refrigerators for proper cooling and maintaining cold holding temperature.
3. Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer buckets.
4. Consider resurfacing and/or replacing the prep unit boards.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Cooked mushrooms hot holding at the improper temperature of 66-70F.
Correction: (discarded) - 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 (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed at improper cold holding temperature:
1. Potato salad (47F) in 4-drawer prep refrigerator, double panned - (corrected
Correction: portioned and moved to WIC).
2. Rice (45-52F), Sliced turkey (45F) and Sliced ham (45F) in "Continental" 3-dr prep refrigerator - rice bags opened, put on sheet pan and placed in WIC
- 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.
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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10/08/2013 | Risk Factor | |
The facility has made significant improvements since last inspection, therefore, NOV is removed and establishment may return to normal business and inspection schedule.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Rice cold holding at the improper temperature of 57F in "Continental" 3-dr prep refrigerator.
Correction: (discarded) - 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.
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07/23/2013 | Follow-up | |
1. Fruit- and house flies observed in the establishment.
2. Do not store dish racks on the floor.
3. Keep wiping towels in sanitizer buckets.
4. Make sure to wash hands frequently and change gloves as and when needed.
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands when switching between working with raw food and ready to eat food.
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 (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- 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. Boxes of raw eggs stored over tortilla chips in downstairs walk-in refrigerator.
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.
- Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: Chili w/beans, Cheese dip, Brown gravy, Mushrooms, etc. that are cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding were not reheated so all parts of the food reached a temperature of at least 74ºC (165ºF) for 15 seconds.
Correction: Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control For Safety Food) that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 74ºC (165ºF) for 15 seconds. When food is held, cooled, and reheated in a food establishment, there is an increased risk from contamination caused by personnel, equipment, procedures, or other factors. If food is held at improper temperatures for enough time, pathogens have the opportunity to multiply to dangerous numbers. Proper reheating provides a major degree of assurance that pathogens will be eliminated. The potential for growth of pathogenic bacteria is greater in reheated cooked foods than in raw foods. This is because spoilage bacteria, which inhibit the growth of pathogens by competition on raw product, are killed during cooking. Subsequent recontamination will allow pathogens to grow without competition if temperature abuse occurs.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (repeated violation)
Observation: The following foods were observed at improper cold holding temperature:
1. Cut honeydew (43F) in "True" 3-door salad prep refrigerator - (corrected).
2. Chicken wings, Pepperoni, Cheese, Crab dip and Hummus .. all 55F and above - (discarded).
3. Rice (52-71F), Turkey (47F) and Tomatoes (47F) and everythise else in "Continental" 3-dr prep refrigerator - (foods relocated and placed on ice).
4. Feta cheese (46F), Ham (47F), Turkey (47F) and Tomatoes (47F) in walk-in refrigerator. The unit appears not cooling/cold holding properly
Correction: all PHFs were relocated in downstairs walk-in refrigerator.
- Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Critical) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surface of ice-maker is moldy and is 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.
- Critical: Sanitized/Hot Water and Chemical/Methods (repeated violation)
Observation: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual or mechanical operations, using a proper solution. Front bar warewashing machine is not dispensing sanitizer.
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.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: Front bar paper towel dispenser is jammed and not dispensing any paper towels.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
- Critical: Poisonous or Toxic Materials/Common Name/Working Containers
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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06/21/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils/Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Ramekin is used as scoop for banana sauce.
Correction: Food shall only contact surfaces of: (A) Equipment and utensils that are cleaned as specified under Part 4-6 of this Code and sanitized as specified under Part 4-7 of this Code
- In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Utensils are stored in bucket of sanitizer.
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
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Hot Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Grilled onions (111F) and potatoes (100F) are improperly hot holding.
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: The following are improperly cold holding:
- corn (48F), cheese (46F), and melon (52F) in True 3dr. prep
- tomato, turkey, and ham (44F) in three door prep
- chicken salad (48F), soup (47F), sausage (46F), and rice (49F) in walk-in upstairs.
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
Observation: Cloth observed under cutting board.
Foil observed on main dish machine.
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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: The Superior one door reach-in is not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. This section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steamtables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. A permanent temperature measuring device is required in any unit storing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food because of the potential growth of pathogenic microorganisms should the temperature of the unit exceed Code requirements. In order to facilitate routine monitoring of the unit, the device must be clearly visible.
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: Front line hand sink and hand sink by walk-in are not properly sealed to their adjoining wall.
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 following observed in need of repair:
- ice scoop bucket
- walk-in refrigerator's door closer
- gaskets to four drawer prep
- catch pan at pretzel exhaust hood is missing
- cabinet and countertop by pretzel warmer.
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.
- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices/Good Repair and Calibration
Observation: Several lexan containers and lids are in poor repair.
Correction: Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded. A utensil or food temperature measuring device can act as a source of contamination to the food it contacts if it is not maintained in good repair.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: Ice scoop bucket and dish racks are not clean.
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Dish machine at bar (facing street) is not sanitizing.
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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles/Storing (corrected on site)
Observation: Tops to refrigerators and dish racks are stored on the floor.
Correction: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
- Handwashing Signage
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 (bar hand sink).
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.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: Cove base in dry storage room is in poor repair.
Several floor tiles are damaged/missing in brewery.
A couple of wall tiles are missing in women's restroom (first stall).
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.
- Critical: Sanitizers, Criteria/Chemicals for Food Contact Surfaces (corrected on site)
Observation: Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer in bucket was strong (400ppm+).
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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01/16/2013 | Routine | |
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