A complaint was received stating that there were 20 residents were ill at independent living facilities at Falcon's Landing. Predominant symptoms were nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The line list indicated that the initial on set was 3/10/16.
During the inspection, the person in charge was aware of the complaint. As per the PIC, 30 residents in total have had the symptoms however, no positive stool test results have been obtained so far. The residents were all from different types of facilities (independent living, assisted living, nursing homes).
None of the kitchen employees had called in sick with said symptoms, however, two of the servers called in sick after the outbreak. One of the server was from Westfield (who works only in Westfield building) called in sick 10 days ago and another server (who works in main dining area/ restaurant) called in sick 3 days ago with symptoms of diarrhea. They have submitted doctors notes with no confirmed case of Norovirus, only symptoms of diarrhea.
A routine inspection of the food facility was conducted and report has been provided.
PIC has reviewed proper food handling with the employees, extra signs are posted near handwashing facilities in the restrooms. Johnson Center have restricted visitors as precautionary measures.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/23/2016 | Complaint | |
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The inner panel of ice machine observed with heavy accumulation of pink mildew in bar area. Said ice used for consumption by customers.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees in that hand washing signs not provided in bar and in pizza serve area.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Critical: Animals - Prohibiting Animals* (repeated violation)
Observation: Fruitflies noted in bar area.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions and provide regular pest control treatment to eliminate fruitflies in the facility.
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03/23/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: The rice, mashed potatoes and chicken puree was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria in that said food were registered at 90-111 degrees F on hot holding table.
Correction: Operator rapidly reheat food for hot holding to 165°F .
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a sanitizer test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Ice machine observed with heavy accumulation of dirty mildew. Said ice used for consumption.
Correction: Operator voluntarily cleaned said ice machine and discarded said ice.
- Critical: Animals - Prohibiting Animals*
Observation: Seven fruitflies were noted in coffee station in kitchen. Eliminate and maintain the facility without fruitflies.
Correction: Prohibit all live animals on the premises of the food establishment. Animals carry disease-causing organisms and can transmit pathogens to humans through direct and/or indirect contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. Animals shed hair continuously and may deposit liquid or fecal waste, creating the need for vigilance and more frequent and rigorous cleaning effort.
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08/25/2015 | Routine | |
Astrikes must be provided infront of the consumer advisory and infront of the items cooked to order.
- Critical: Food - Safe and Unadulterated* (corrected on site)
Observation: Several acrn squash in a box in walk in refrigerator observed with mold growth.
Correction: Operator voluntarily discarded said food. Ensure food is safe and unadulterated.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed humus in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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. Operator voluntarily discarded said food.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: Meat slicer observed with accumulation of old food debris around the rim.
Correction: Must be cleaned.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch in that the inner panel of ice machine observed with mildew build up. Said ice used for consumption.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
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11/05/2014 | Routine | |
THIS WAS A FINAL PREOPENING INSPECTION OF THE NEW ADDITION i.e. BAKERY AND SERVERY. SEE SITE COPY FOR DETAILS.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/04/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
Plans were never submitted to LCHD for review and approval. Architect (RLPS) ,Jim Mehaffey advised of error. Also advised Bob Besserer Director of Food Service . Will evaluate code compliance at the first preopening inspection.
- Plans - Facility Operating Plans
Observation: Properly prepared plans and specifications not submitted for review and approval.
Correction: Properly prepared plans and specification must be submitted before: 1. the construction of a food establishment, 2. the conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment, and 3. if the regulatory authority determines plans and specifications are necessary to ensure compliance when a remodeling of a food establishment or a change in the type of food establishment is proposed.
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05/29/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
Pasteurized raw shell eggs being used to cook sunny side up and over easy eggs. Regular raw shell eggs being used to cook hard boil eggs. Both types of eggs were observed in walk-in refrigerator.
All the meat items (hamburgers, steaks) will be fully cooked as required for highly susceptible population and a note stating that will be added on all menu as per the chef.
All previously cited violations were corrected.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/31/2013 | Follow-up | |
Facility in excellent condition
- Critical: Temperature, Cooking - Raw Animal Foods* (corrected on site)
Observation: Hamburger was not cooked to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
Correction: Continue to cook the meat to heat all parts to 155°F or above for 15 seconds, 145°F for 3 minutes, 150°F for 1 minute, or instantaneously at 158°F.
- Critical: Food - Pasteurized Foods - Prohibited Reservice and Prohibited Food*
Observation: Raw shell eggs used in the preparation of ready-to-eat foods without subsequent cooking in facilities serving highly susceptible populations.
Correction: Substitute raw shell eggs with pasteurized shell eggs or pasteurized liquid, frozen, or dry eggs or egg products in the preparation of RTE foods. Special food safety precautions must be taken in facilities that serve highly susceptible populations. It is necessary to protect those who are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illness and for whom the implications of such an illness can be dire.
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12/19/2013 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to evaluate a nesting problem with plastic dishes not air drying and also the installation of a blower. The blower is not recommended, but a hood is required. Details were provided in a telecon and also an email. See paragraphs 1960 and 1480 of the state food code.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/07/2013 | Other | |
All cooking, cooling, hot and cold holding temperatures and sanitization procedures were satisfactory. No deficiencies were noted in those areas. Overall an excellent operation.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: A faucet was leaking at a handsink.
Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
- Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
Observation: Harborage conditions exist for drain/fruit flies.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Have Pest Control Company identify flies and then treat for them. Check all floor drains for stagnant water and have a plumber clear out all drains where flies breed.
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02/01/2013 | Routine | |
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