- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the storage racks in the walk-in refrigerator is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigerator downstairs.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the storage shelves.
Observed accumulation of grime on top of the water heater.
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: Observed chipped floor tiles in the kitchen.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the floor underneath the equipment.
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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05/07/2015 | Routine | |
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
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10/15/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Observed missing control knobs on the stove.
Correction: Repair the stove to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the stove, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- 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.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: soda nozzle dispensing unit
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The floor 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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06/18/2014 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 02/19/2014 | Risk Factor | |
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the Kenmore freezer is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the storage racks over the 3 vats sink.
Observed accumulation of grime on the bottom shelf of the small reach-in refrigerator.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination (stirrers).
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The wall and ceiling next to the walk-in refrigerator are not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The wall where the stove is located 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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06/18/2013 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/14/2013 | Risk Factor | |
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