- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Bulk sugar container observed unlabeled.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Melon, cut, and mixed salad with sliced tomatoes observed cold holding at improper temperature on the cold buffet.
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has an accumulation of grime and debris:
- Door gasket of Low Boy reach in refrigerator in sushi area.
- Bottom shelves of 2 prep tables in the stove/deep fat fryer area.
- Cabinet under the deep fat fryer.
- Top shelf of shelving unit on the cooking line. (corrected)
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Wall behind the stove, and wall to the right of the deep fat fryer has an accumulation of grime and debris.
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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10/30/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/01/2015 | Risk Factor | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 06/03/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Utensil bins.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
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03/02/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the food prep table in the kitchenis not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth table observed rusted. .
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Facility is obtaining a new prep table.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the bottom shelf of the food prep table i the kitchen s not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: observed rusted.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent. Facility is process of obtaining a new food prep table.
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11/24/2014 | Routine | |
Facility is approved to operate.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Deli Top reach in refrigerator in the kitchen was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged: refrigerator maintaining only 47 degrees F. ambient temperature. .
Correction: Repair the refrigerator to restore it to a condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the refrigerator, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. Refrigerator maintenance contractor has been contacted to repair the refrigerator.
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
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10/09/2014 | Routine | |
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