- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Door gaskets to the Bev-Air Low-boy are torn and is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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12/16/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: TCS foods stored inside the COLDTECH low-boy were cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- 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
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
Observation: Quaternary, Steramnine, being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940
Correction: Utilize only a 200 ppm quaternary solution that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
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09/25/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a quaternary ammonium test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective levels.
- 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: Meat slicer blade and blade shield components.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the dry food storage containers have excessive accumulation of food debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Floor surfaces in the back food prep area are not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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01/07/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/26/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Beets and chick pea cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- 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 test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the middle lowboy refrigerator is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting boards are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the filters of the exhaust ventilation system.
Observed accumulation of grime on the door gaskets of the refrigerator and the Coldspot freezer.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- 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.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The floor in the back preparation and behind the front bar is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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11/01/2013 | Routine | |
- 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The small chest freezer in the bar was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning: excess frost accumulation observed in freezer's interior.
Correction: Defrost the chest freezer 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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the door gasket to the Cold Spot reach in freezer has an accumulation of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
Observation: Plywood wall surface in the back prep area next to the mop sink is not sealed.
Correction: Seal or coat wall surface with a food grade paint to render the surface smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor under the equipment in the bar and floor in kitchen is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Replace tile in the bar and kitchen areas. Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors through out the facility, especially under and behind equipment and at floor/wall junctures have 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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12/19/2012 | Routine | |
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