| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/15/2016 | Risk Factor | |
This visit was made to conduct a routine inspection. Please note the following items:
1) Replace damaged ceiling tiles in the dry storage area and repair broken gasket on milk cooler.
2) Provide a thermometer for the walk-in freezer that is accurate to +/-3F.
3) Great hand washing observed by staff.
4) Good holding temperatures observed.
- Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Several boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.
- Ambient Air & Water Temp Meas Devices, F Scale, Accurate within 3°F
Observation: The ambient air temperature measuring device located in the following unit is not accurate in °F: Walk-in freezer (unit on exterior was reading 68F, and internal thermometer was reading 40F.
Correction: Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to +/-3°F in the intended range of use.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged): milk cooler #9263.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed that the ceiling in the dry storage area is not maintained in good repair. Ceiling tiles are stained and have water damage.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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09/18/2015 | Routine | |
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. The person in charge was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great job on temperature control and keeping logs of equipment temperature.
Correct physical facility issues noted as soon as possible. Contact Lydia Zweimiller for any questions or concerns.
*Repeat violations are subject to civil penalty*
- Lighting Intensity/ Walk-ins & Dry Storage/ 10 foot candles
Observation: Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, and/or dry storage areas. (There are light bulbs out in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer)
Correction: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches off of the floor in these areas.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the wall tiles throughout the whole kitchen are not maintained in good repair. (The wall tiles are cracked throughout, but particularly under the window and above the prep table next to the 3 comp sink)
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Maintaining Premises Free of Unnecessary Items and Unused Equipment
Observation: Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises. (There is a 2 door reach-in fridge that is not functioning and has not been repaired for several months)
Correction: Remove unnecessary items, including equipment which is no longer in use, from the premises to allow for regular and effective cleaning and to prevent harborage conditions.
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03/10/2015 | Routine | |
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation.
A food safety information pack was given and discussed.
Repair milk cooler as soon as possible since it is necessary for service.
*Repeat violations are subject to civil penalty*
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
Observation: The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41°F or less: Milk cooler in the center of the serving line near the kitchen entrance. (This unit is not functioning to maintain milk at 41 degrees F or less. Manager reported that they are putting milk out for service and then putting in the freezer to cool back down between services)
Correction: Refrigerators shall be capable of holding foods at a temperature of 41°F or below. Repair the unit(s) immediately. Foods exposed to temperature abuse for over 2 hours shall be discarded, otherwise, the foods shall be stored in properly operating refrigerators. (PIC agreed to put ice or something frozen in the cooler to keep milk cold while it's out. He also agreed to put only as much milk as they need for one service out at a time. This unit is necessary for service, and needs to be repaired as soon as possible.)
- Plumbing / Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The hand sink outside of the employee restroom has a contant stream of warm water, but the hot faucet does not function to provide enough hot water to wash hands. Cold water has to be used as well to have enough pressure.
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair hot water faucet as soon as possible.
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12/04/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Employee Health Policy Requirements (corrected on site)
Observation: Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because: employee did not know BIG 5 illnesses or reportable symptoms. New employee health process tree and and poster reviewed with manager.
Correction: Create and implement an EHP that: 1) requires employees to report certain symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, or a lesion/infected wound) and illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, or Shigella)
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
Observation: The following food item(s) were measured at improper temperatures: milk (in milk box on the left facing kitchen) all milk in this box was moved to colder unit.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (repeated violation)
Observation: The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41°F or less: 2 door Beverage air freezer & milk box (on the left facing kitchen
Correction: DO NOT USE this milk box until repaired)
- Plumbing / Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Plumbing connections under the handsink in staff bathroom piping are leaking (hot water facuet is also loose)
Correction: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
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09/12/2014 | Routine | |
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation. Correct the above noted violations before the next routine evaluation in 3 months.
*REPEAT VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTY*
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
Observation: The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41°F or less. (2 door freezer is not working)
Correction: Refrigerators shall be capable of holding foods at a temperature of 41°F or below. Repair the unit(s) immediately. Foods exposed to temperature abuse for over 2 hours shall be discarded, otherwise, the foods shall be stored in properly operating refrigerators.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged): gasket borken on small milk cooler.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair
Observation: Observed that the walls and ceiling are not maintained in good repair.
1. wall paint, tiles, and drywall are damaged throughout the kitchen, seving area, and bathroom. There is a hole where the garbage disposal was removed.
2. Ceiling is damaged throughout. Ceiling tiles have evidence of water damage, and there is a hole in the drywall ceiling in the serving area.
3. There is also water damage and chipping paint on the window sills in the kitchen.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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05/15/2014 | Routine | |
This visit was made to conduct a routine food safety evaluation, No violations were noted. I gave the PIC an updated employee health poster.
Repeat violations are subject to civil penalties.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/06/2014 | Risk Factor | |
Find out from maintenance the On and Off switch for the lights over the cooklines.
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination / Other Sources
Observation: Employee lunch boxes are stored in the walk-in unit.
Correction: Used only employee designated refrigerator to prevent any kind of environmental contamination.
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices, F Scale, Accurate within 2°F (repeated violation)
Observation: The food temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot hold unit is not accurate in °F: walk-in and Victory upright unit.
Correction: Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to +/- 2°F in the intended range of use.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets (repeated violation)
Observation: The door of the milk box is not closing properly.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical: Air Gap Design Standard, Not Less than 1'
Observation: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the large 3 compartment sink was not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure
Correction: Provide an air gap with a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch for proper backflow prevention by the air gap.
- Floor , Wall & Ceiling / Design
Observation: The ceiling tile located in dry storage area is absorbent and not easily cleaned.
Correction: Wall, floor, and ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, and toilet rooms.
- Handwashing Signage at Handwashing Facilities Required (corrected on site)
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees to notifiy them to wash their hands.
- Ventilation Systems, Public Health Nuisance or Unlawful Discharge Prohibited
Observation: Ventilation systems to the outside are creating a public health hazard and/or nuisance. Employee rest room
Correction: Clean outside areas under and adjacent to exhaust duct outlets at regular intervals to prevent pest attraction.
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09/11/2013 | Routine | |
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices, F Scale, Accurate within 2°F
Observation: The food temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot hold unit is not accurate in °F: walk-in freezer outsidedigital thermometer
Correction: Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to +/- 2°F in the intended range of use.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
Observation: The following mechanical refrigeration unit is not currently operating as required to cold hold food at a temperature of 41°F or less. Milk boxes at 43F
Correction: Refrigerators shall be capable of holding foods at a temperature of 41°F or below. Repair the unit(s) immediately. Foods exposed to temperature abuse for over 2 hours shall be discarded, otherwise, the foods shall be stored in properly operating refrigerators.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap / When Required
Observation: Missing air gap at the 3 compartment sink by the window.
Correction: Provide air gap to prevent backflow.
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02/01/2013 | Routine | |
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