- Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
Observation: The commercially processed ready-to-eat (RTE) @FOOD@ in the refrigeration unit was inappropriately marked after opening with a date or time that exceeds the maximum holding time as allowed by law.
Correction: Discard the food at this time. Ensure that all commercially processed RTE foods are mark a "consume by" date once opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45°F. 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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03/11/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Employee Health* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: dishwasher.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Critical: Animals - Prohibiting Animals* (corrected on site)
Observation: Dogs were/was noted in the establishment.
Correction: Prohibit all live animals on the premises of the food establishment. Animals carry disease-causing organisms and can transmit pathogens to humans through direct and/or indirect contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. Animals shed hair continuously and may deposit liquid or fecal waste, creating the need for vigilance and more frequent and rigorous cleaning effort.
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12/22/2015 | Routine | |
- 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 quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures
Observation: The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180ºF. The thermometer read <120ºF>.
Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils.
- 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: can opener.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
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09/29/2015 | Routine | |
- 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.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials. Operator voluntarily provided paper towels in said sink.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
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.
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08/13/2014 | Routine | |
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