| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/07/2016 | Risk Factor | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The reach in freezer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.( no handle)
Correction: Repair the freezer 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 freezer replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gaskets to the following refrigerating units are in poor repair.
-walk-in refrigerator
-Lowboy refrigerator
-Magic Chef freezer
-Cold Tech refrigerator
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of the ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the bottom compartment of the fryers.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Clean utensils were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils covered or inverted to prevent contamination while in storage.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the items preventing its use.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulb in the exhaust ventilation system is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The ceiling in the walk-in refrigerator noted in need of cleaning.
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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09/08/2015 | Routine | |
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface of the oven to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
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05/13/2015 | Risk Factor | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Ribs, chicken and yams 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 - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: Observed accumulation of grime on the fan covers in the walk-in refrigerator.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: The ceiling going downstairs to the basement is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floor underneath the fryers noted in need of cleaning.
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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12/16/2014 | Routine | |
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the small reach-in refrigerator.
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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Control knob missing from the oven
Correction: Repair the oven 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 oven, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulb in hood system not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
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10/09/2014 | Pre-Opening | |
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