The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Please continue the following practices as a means to incorporate Active Managerial Control:
1. Use of temperature logs for hot holding and cold holding temperatures
2. Monitoring of cooling practices and procedures
3. Training employees on proper handwashing techniques
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/29/2015 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Environmental health specialist (EHS) discussed hand washing policy, glove use policy and active managerial control. EHS discussed brushes that are used for BBQ sauce. Brushes that will be used are smooth and easily cleanable.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 04/23/2015 | Routine | |
NOTE: Consumer Advisory N/A, all burgers fully cooked to 155F.
Observed Certified Food Manager to be very knowledgeable about food safety, Thank you.
- Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs. (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required. OBSERVED ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.
Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
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10/08/2014 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit is to conduct a complaint inspection. The manager stated that he is aware of the complaint and immediately took action to correct the situation. He states that he called the pest control company, they provided assistance by using bait, and fogging the area. The manager stated that he has not seen any ants since the technician came out. He will provide copies of the service report via fax or email. Complaint Closed.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 05/16/2014 | Complaint | |
The purpose of this visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
Dishmachine: chemical
- Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Package, Cover, Wrap (corrected on site)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: observed ice used for beverages is in uncovered containers in the bar.
Correction: Foods shall be protected from contamination by being stored in packages, covered containers or wrappings unless being cooled. MANAGER COVERED ICE BIN.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation
Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: True 2dr reach in cooler 47F.
Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
- Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs. (repeated violation)
Observation: Surfaces of ice bins are not being cleaned as required.
Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
- Window & Doors Screened if Kept Open for Ventilation
Observation: Observed the service door in the kitchen is open without a screen.
Correction: Put a screen door at the kitchen entrance.
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05/01/2014 | Routine | |
The purpose of the visit is to conduct a risk factor assessment in conjunction with a food borne illness complaint.
Thank you for correcting all violations.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site)
Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Buttermilk dressing in container 46F
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. MANAGER PLACED BUTTERMILK DRESSING IN ICE BATH THEN IN REFRIGERATOR.
- Critical: Date Marking of Refrigerated, Ready-to-Eat PHF (TCS Food) (corrected on site)
Observation: The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was observed to be date marked for a shelf life of more than 8 days. chicken wings, pulled pork.
Correction: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that are prepared on site and kept for more than 24 hours cannot have a shelf-life of more than 7 days, including the day of preparation. These food items must be marked with either the "consume-by" date and/or "preparation" date, color-coded labels, or another marking system/method that effectively indicates shelf-life that is clearly understood and properly used by the employees. MANAGER CORRECTED DATE MARKING SYSTEM TO USE A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE STAMP.
- Clean Ice Bins, Beverage Dispenser Nozzles, Etc. per Manufacturer Specs. (corrected on site)
Observation: Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required.
Correction: Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. ICE BIN WAS CLEANED.
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11/06/2013 | Risk Factor | |
The purpose of this visit is to conduct a routine inspection in conjunction with a complaint investigation.
The CFM provided copies of recent pest control receipts.
The owner will cover any holes in walls, ceilings, electrical outlets that are not flushed to the wall and repair any other physical structures that could lead to pest harborage.
Water Heater: Jetglass
Model: M1100U 1993N
Btu:
Dishmachine: AutoChlor A5
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Tobacco Use / Proper Food Employee Drinking Containers (corrected on site)
Observation: A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
Correction: Food employees may drink only from a covered container using a straw. CFM REMINDED EMPLOYEES TO COVER BEVERAGES AND DRINK FROM A STRAW. CFM DISCARDED OPEN DRINKS.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean at Frequency to Preclude Accumulation
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: wall behind rack of shelves, floor underneath smoking equipment, service stations, light fixtures in kitchen have dead roaches in them.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed that the walls, and ceiling in the kichen is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. REPAIR and COVER ALL HOLES IN WALLS, CEILING,
- Controlling Pests by Routine Inspection of Premises (corrected on site)
Observation: The premises is not being routinely inspected for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roach in the upstairs serving station.
Correction: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Routinely inspect the premises to control the presence of pests on the premises. CFM WILL CLEAN ALL SHELVES, AND SERVICE AREAS.
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01/29/2013 | Routine | |
Upon speaking with the manager, it was determined that there roaches in the facility. He has a commercial pesticide applicator company treat the facility twice a month to combat the problem. He is aware of the complaints and has decided to solicit other pest control company bids because he feels the current company efficient. The last treatment provided was on 1.15.13. He has another scheduled treatment in two weeks. Additional suggestions were given to prepare the facility prior to the pest control treatment and how to clean up after treatment. Manager was also reminded to clean the waiter service stations on a regular basis to remove residue from condiments such as barbeque sauce, kethcup, mustard, etc off shelves and doors, as well as repair any areas where the wall is not covered to eliminate passage ways that pests could take. Manager agrees to clean thoroughly and repair physical structures.
- Physical Facilities Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed that the holes in the ceiling, walls, and around the electrical outlets are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Controlling Pests by Routine Inspection of Premises
Observation: The premises is not being routinely inspected for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests. OBSERVED ROACH IN THE NAPKINS AT THE WAITER SERVING STATION.
Correction: Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to people by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Routinely inspect the premises to control the presence of pests on the premises. MANAGER WILL INSPECT SERVING STATIONS AND KITCHEN FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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01/29/2013 | Complaint | |
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