| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/11/2016 | Routine | |
Temperatures are running high on foods in refrigerators. Operator said that refrigerators were both at 41 degrees this morning. After that, groceries were purchased and put in them and also some foods are cooling in them. Advised operator to monitor unit and food temperatures and adjust thermostats accordingly so that safe temperatures can be maintained in refrigerators at all times.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Some foods in refrigerator are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the items in it preventing its use.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen..
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
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09/01/2015 | Routine | |
Health department permit issued. Advised certified food manager needs to be recertified.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Fried chicken is hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
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04/09/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Rice noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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.
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12/30/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: No certified food manager or knowlegeable person in charge present.
Correction: Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Turkey wings noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Baked chicken and turkey wings are hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Whiting is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Cold water faucet is broken on 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
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09/18/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Fried chicken is hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Plumbing connections under the 3 compartment sink are leaking.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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06/30/2014 | Routine | |
Operator adjusted unit temperatures of refrigerator so that food can be maintained at or below 41 degrees. Advised must keep in-use breading refrigerated or must be discarded after 4 hours.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Rice and green beans noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Baked chicken is hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Used breading is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods such as turkey wings, greens, etc. in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device with proper range.
Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Handsink is not sealed to wall.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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04/14/2014 | Routine | |
This is opening inspection. Following items need to be corrected: need "no smoking" sign, handwash signs, drain plugs for 3 compartment sink, gaps at floor/wall junctures need to be sealed, sinks must be sealed to wall, toilet room door must be self-closing. Advised follow-up to be made and these items must be corrected as soon as possible. Must obtain drain plugs for sink prior to opening. This serves as health department permit to operate provided all other required inspections and permits have been obtained.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/17/2014 | Routine | |
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