- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard foods held above 41 F for over 4 hours.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of maintenance chemicals were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of chemicals not stored separately from insecticides or rodenticides.
Correction: Store detergents, sanitizers, related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals separately from insecticides and rodenticides.
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03/07/2016 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee observed handling Ready To Eat, RTE, food with their bare hands. (Toast.)
Correction: Instruct employees not to handle RTE food with their bare hands, use gloves, tongs, or deli paper to reduce the potential for contamination.
- Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)
Observation: A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
Correction: Properly utilize the 3-compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize basins in that order.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing* (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin. (No sanitizing basin used.)
Correction: Provide a sanitizing basin at proper concentration and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
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12/04/2015 | Routine | |
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard food held below 41 F for over 4 hours.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Clean flatware was observed stored uncovered.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Wooden shelving, in the kitchen, were observed peeling and chipping.
Correction: Repair or replace the shelving to be smooth and easier to clean.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: The wall, in the kitchen, was noted in need of cleaning.
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.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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07/07/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard food held above 41 F for over 4 hours.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit were 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.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) cole slaw in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 5 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. 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.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 6 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. 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.
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.
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05/28/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning and maintenance chemicals were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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03/23/2015 | Risk Factor | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/21/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Foods, in the reach-in refrigerator, were cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard foods held above 41 F for over 4 hours.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of food items.
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of manufacturer containers for food storage. Provide approved reusable food storage containers designed for your food storage needs.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: microwave oven, can opener, steam table, storage cabinets, storage shelving, and flat ware containers.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Clean flatware was observed stored uncovered.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor tiles throughout the facility were observed damaged.
Correction: Replace the damaged tiles.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The storage cabinets, in the back room, were observe peeling and chipping.
Correction: Repair or replace the cabinets, so to be, smooth and easier to clean.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The walls, throughout the facility, were noted in need of cleaning.
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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07/18/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. (Prep area.)
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food, stored in the reach-in refrigerator, were cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Discard foods held above 41 F for over 4 hours.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 3 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. 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.
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05/23/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit were 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.
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03/20/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Compliance with Food Law* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food prepared in a private home is used, distributed or offered for sale to the public. (Jelly)
Correction: Cease use of food prepared in a private home. Food must be obtained from an approved governmentally inspected food preparation/processing facility.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Container of cleaning chemical not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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11/14/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. (Biscuit.)
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded 10 days ago.
Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all commercially processed RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date after opening. 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.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: refrigerators, freezers, gaskets, shelving, microwave oven, and can opener.
Correction: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the equipment.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The dry storage cabinets, were observed, soiled, peeling, and chipping.
Correction: Clean and repair or replace the unit, so to be, smooth and easier to clean.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The walls and ceiling, in the kitchen, were noted in need of cleaning.
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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07/23/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods 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.
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06/12/2013 | Risk Factor | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/26/2013 | Risk Factor | |
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