Discussed Cooling & Reheating Foods handout with PIC. Dishwasher appears to be working properly.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Bulb food storage bin - flour, salt, etc not labeled.
Correction: Label containers of food which cannot be readily identified.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the dry storage area and in the walk-in freezer.;Store food on approved shelving, dunnage racks, and/or carts with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Prohibited Areas
Observation: Bag of rice store below dishwasher drainboard.
Correction: Store food in a dry protected location at least 6" off the floor.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Small chickens not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. A longer time for cooling allows bacteria growth.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the monitoring food temperature & using a timer. Cooler chicken uncovered on a top shelf or protected with a sheet pan (on pan rack) in the walk-in cooler or walk-in cooler.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no thermometer in the 2-door bar cooler, 2-door beverage station cooler, or the prep cooler.
Correction: Provide thermometers in all coolers so employees can monitor the temperature.
- Maintenance Tools - Storing Maintenance Tools
Observation: Sharpening stone stored at kitchen 3-vat sink.
Correction: Store sharpening stones so it does not contaminate clean food equipment.
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01/15/2015 | Routine | |
Discussed handwashing & glove use handout with PIC. Dishwasher appears to be working properly.
- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed food handler wiping hands on apron.
Correction: Food employees must clean their hands at a handsink by washing with soap and water, and using a paper towel to dry their hands.
- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed a food handler washing his hands at the kitchen 3-vat sink without soap.
Correction: Use handsinks for handwashing.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
Observation: Food debris on chef's knives and utensils on wall storage rack.
Correction: Clean and sanitize in use knives and food utensils at least every 4 hours. Do not store soiled knives and utensils on wall storage rack.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Ice bucket not stored in a position to allow air-drying.
Correction: Store ice bucket in a self-draining position.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the beverage station area. Measured 10-15 foot candles.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light in the beverage station area.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Dead ceiling light lamps in dishwasher area.
Correction: Replace dead lamps in dishwasher area.
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02/12/2014 | Routine | |
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no thermometer in the 2-door beverage station cooler.
Correction: Provide a thermometer in the 2-door under-counter cooler in the beverage station area.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (repeated violation)
Observation: The 2-door coolers in the bar and beverage station area are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
Correction: Install casters, install 6 inches approved legs, or seal the equipment to the floor with access for cleaning and service.
- 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: knives on wall rack.
Correction: Clean and sanitize utensils and equipment after use. Do not store soiled knives on knife rack.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Ice bucket was not stored in a position to allow air-drying.
Correction: Store ice bucket in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
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03/04/2013 | Follow-up | |
Discussed repeat violations and raw animal foods storage chart with manager. Dishwasher appears to be working properly.
- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food handler wiping hands on apron.
Correction: Food employees clean their hands with a soap and water at handsink
- Critical: Package Integrity*
Observation: Food packages are not in good condition (ex: dented food cans)
Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage from raw and cooked Ready-To-Eat foods, including raw vegetables and fruit.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, shellfish, pork, eggs, and poultry during storage by the arranging each type of food on shelves so that cross contamination is prevented.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food uncovered on lower shelves in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in covered containers, or wrappings.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label large white bulk food storage containers of food that are not readily identified.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Large bin of rice stored below kitchen 3-vat sink drainboard.
Correction: Do not store food items under sinks or drainboards.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no thermometer in the 2-door beverage station cooler.
Correction: Provide a thermometer in the cooler.
- Warewashing - Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (repeated violation)
Observation: Oversize aluminum pan does not fit in 3-vat sink.
Correction: Remove oversize pan from facility.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (repeated violation)
Observation: The 2-door coolers in the bar and beverage station area are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
Correction: Install casters, install 6 inches approved legs, or seal the equipment to the floor with access for cleaning and service.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: slicer, utensils in prep table drawer, knives stored between beverage counter and wall.
Correction: Clean and sanitize utensils and equipment after use. Do not store knives between equipment and walls.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Ice bucket was not stored in a position to allow air-drying.
Correction: Store ice bucket in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow (repeated violation)
Observation: No hot water at handsink in front kitchen. Faucet broken
Correction: Repair kitchen handsink faucet so hot water is available.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Measured less than 20 foot candles of light in the restrooms.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light in toilet rooms. Install missing lamps in ceiling light fixtures.
- Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories
Observation: Front kitchen handwashing sink faucet broken.
Correction: Repair broken faucet on front kitchen handsink.
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01/16/2013 | Routine | |
Dishwasher appears to be working properly. Discussed Proper Storage of Raw Animal & Ready-To-Eat Foods handout with person-in-charge.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in cooler.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage from raw vegetables and cooked RTE foods, including pails of sauces.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (repeated violation)
Observation: Uncovered food containers on lower shelves in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Store food in covered containers.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
Observation: Bulk food storage containers not labeled.
Correction: Label bulk food containers with the common name.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Rice storage bin stored under kitchen 3-vat sink drainboard.
Correction: Do not store food items under sinks or drainboards.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There were no thermometers located in the 2-door counter-top coolers - kitchen and bar.
Correction: Provide thermometers in all coolers.
- Warewashing - Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (repeated violation)
Observation: A large aluminum pan with handles is too large to fit in the 3-vat sink or dishwasher.
Correction: Remove the oversize pan from the facility.
- Responsibilities of Owner or Proprietor (repeated violation)
Observation: Absence of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
Correction: Post of no-smoking signs or international no-smoking signs in non-smoking area.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (repeated violation)
Observation: 2-door counter-top coolers in bar and beverage station area are not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
Correction: Alter the installation of the equipment to allow easy floor cleaning. Make one of the following corrections: 1. Install casters, or 2. Install 6 inch legs.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: kitchen utensils in prep table drawer.
Correction: Clean and sanitize kitchen utensils after use.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Ice buckets not stored in a position to allow air-drying.
Correction: Store ice buckets in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
- Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow (corrected on site)
Observation: Hot water turned off at the handwashing sink at front of the kitchen.
Correction: Do not turn off hot water valve at sinks.
- Insect Control Devices - Design and Installation (repeated violation)
Observation: Fly trap hanging from ceiling in kitchen prep / service area.
Correction: Install the fly traps away from a food preparation areas to prevent insects from falling onto food. Recommend hanging over mop sink.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the restrooms. Measured 10-15 foot-candles.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles of light in toilet rooms
- Employee Accommodations, Designated Areas (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees eating in kitchen.
Correction: Use an area for employees to eat, and drink away from food, equipment and single-service items to protect them from contamination
- Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories (repeated violation)
Observation: Handwashing sink at rear kitchen is not clean.
Correction: Keep handwashing sinks clean.
- Handwashing Lavatories - Maintaining and Using Handwashing Lavatories (repeated violation)
Observation: Handwashing sink in rear kitchen is leaking.
Correction: Repair rear kitchen handsink leak.
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10/05/2011 | Routine | |
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