Discussed inspection with the operator. Will re-inspect within 10 days. Commissary will be used for cold storage.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Using a internal thermometer, the inspector observed: shredded chicken, cubed beef, and cubed pork cold holding at improper temperatures. Operator voluntarily disposed of those items. Operator will replace or repair prep refrigerator prior to re-inspection. No other food items will be stored in the prep. refrigerator.
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared pork and chicken in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition. Operator voluntarily disposed of those items during the inspection.,
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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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03/28/2016 | Routine | |
Mobile unit had been closed for 5 days prior to inspection. No cooking or hot holding was observed. No violations.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 01/22/2016 | Routine | |
All violations from the Oct 23rd, 2015 inspection have been corrected. Operator was provided a copy of the inspection report.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/29/2015 | Follow-up | |
Discussed inspection report with operator. Operator provided copy of inspection report. Improvements must be made to the overall cleanliness standard of the mobile unit. Inspector will re-inspect mobile food unit within 10 days.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Heavily soiled wiping cloths in use.
Correction: Replace wiping cloths once visibly soiled. Wiping cloths shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Shredded pork was observed hot holding at improper temperatures. Operator removed pork from crockpot and rapidly reheated on stove top and adjusted hot holding container.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) shreded pork and chicken in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. 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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following areas have accumulations of grime and debris. 1. Surrounding the sandwich preparation station. 2. Surfaces of the hot water heater. 3. Wall behind the cooktop.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwash station is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Produce was observed stored in the handwashing sink. Operator removed produce from the the handwashing sink.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Front service screen was torn from frame.
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.
- Hand Drying Provision (repeated violation)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the mobile truck.
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
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10/23/2015 | Routine | |
Discussed inspection report with operator. Operator provided copy of inspection report.
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- 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. Operator provided container with chemical sanitizer solution.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the water heater and adjacent wall has accumulations of food debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory next to rear entrance.
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
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07/30/2015 | Routine | |
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