Discussed corrective actions to violations with operator. Repairman is scheduled to repair walk-in freezer and prep unit in two days. Foods must be held at 41° F or below in prep unit by using ice. Time as a public health control (TPHC) may also be used until until is repaired. TPHC policy given and explained to operator.
Thawing Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp and fish.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) Observation: Green beans 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.
Cooling Methods (corrected on site) Observation: The methods used for cooling green beans 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.
Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) Observation: Fish and cheese were cold holding at improper temperatures
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: Walk-in freezer has condensation dripping and freezing on the floor of the walk-in. The prep unit at the grill line is not holding at proper temperature.
Correction: Repair walk-in freezer and and prep unit. Ensure prep unit holds foods at 41° F.
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: prep unit, walk-in, and counters
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
Toilet Rooms - Enclosed Observation: Women's restroom door is not provided with a self-closing door
Correction: Provide a self-closer for the restroom door.
Outer Openings - Protected (corrected on site) Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.Front and back doors were open at time of inspection
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by keeping the doors closed. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
Physical Facilities in Good Repair Observation: Ceiling is not maintained in good repair. Holes and peeling ceiling tiles were observed.
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair.
Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions Observation: Floors were noted in need of cleaning throughout kitchen and at drink station.
Correction: All floors must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (corrected on site) Observation: Observed methods are not being used to control flies.
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
03/16/2016
Routine
Discussed employee health. Permit issued.
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Refuse - Using Drain Plugs Observation: The refuse container used to store refuse/recyclables has no drain plug.
Correction: Replace the drain plug to the refuse container.
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