- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
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: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: The ham was noted 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 an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses. Disposed of at time of inspection. The walk-in refrigeration unit temperature was adjusted.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk-in.
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. A thermometer was placed in the walk-in during the inspection.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the walk-in freezer is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Observation: The compartment(s) or drainboards of the 3-compartment sink are heavily soiled.
Correction: Clean the sink compartment(s) or drainboards: 1) before use. 2) throughout the day at a frequency to prevent contamination of food, sanitized equipment and utensils. and 3) if used, at least every 24 hours.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: shelves, cabinets, carts, racks and outside of food containers.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: walls where needed.
Correction: 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: The following physical structures were noted in need of cleaning: floors along walls, walk-in, fans and exhaust hood/lighting.
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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03/21/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands - employee putting hair net on head and repositioning then touching utensils without washing her hands.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The steamer was observed in a state of disrepair and/or damaged.
Correction: Repair the @EQUIPMENT@ 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 @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter or remove.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: racks (walk-in racks also), shelves, and cabinets.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: walls at the dishwashing entry area and where else needed.
Correction: 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: The following physical structures were noted in need of cleaning: floors under 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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12/21/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/20/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: @FOOD@ cold holding at improper temperatures in the walk-in refrigeration unit.
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The walk-in cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. The vent on the dishwasher is bent and corroded with accumulation of debris that is directly over the clean items coming out.
Correction: Repair the @EQUIPMENT@ 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 @EQUIPMENT@, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- 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: utensils in the drawers.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- 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: general cleaning of shelves/cabinets.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Plumbing connections in the utility sink are leaking hot water.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents - outside door entry (repaired previously).
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- 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 - employees restroom.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in - door was being held open to see.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: The following physical structures are not maintained in good repair: Kitchen - walls, ceiling, exhuast hood (paint peeling), broken light covers
Correction: Ladies' Restroom - linoleum.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The following physical structures were noted in need of cleaning: Ceilings (where needed), floor under the dishwasher
Correction: Employees' restrooms - Ladies' the base of the toilet and floor behind and Men's - floor behind the toilet.
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06/30/2014 | Routine | |
Discussed cooling techniques.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/22/2013 | Risk Factor | |
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the wood cabinet is not nonabsorbent, and/or smooth - seal raw wood and re-caulk areas where needed.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents - back door.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The floor/wall junctures are not maintained in good repair. The walls if need to be repaired must be covered or repaired to be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Do not use rough or small crevices material to cover walls.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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06/20/2013 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/11/2012 | Risk Factor | |
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