- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the large equipment and shelving has accumulations of grime and debris.
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 bowls were found stored on floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided. Clothing is stored on cans and boxes of food in dry store room.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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02/01/2016 | Routine | |
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw beef and bean sprouts are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils washed in 3 compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
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06/26/2015 | Routine | |
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
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.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Potatoes 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.
- 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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Bean sprours are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Boxes of single service equipment were found stored on floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
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03/04/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Cooked beef is hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
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12/04/2014 | Routine | |
Restaurant is much cleaner.
- Person in Charge (corrected on site)
Observation: Unauthorized personnel such as children or customers in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Correction: Remove unauthorized personnel. The person in charge shall not permit persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. (bag of carrots);Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Breading is cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils and equipment in 3 compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
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09/12/2014 | Routine | |
Thorough cleaning of restaurant is needed. Also need to discard the dirty newspapers, torn dirty foil , etc which cover work surfaces and storage areas. All of this will attract insects and rodents. Operator said he will have it cleaned by next week.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee drinks are stored in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may store drinks so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Cooked chicken and used breading for beef are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the dirty newspapers, foil, cardboard used to cover work areas, shelves, carts and trays is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the exterior of kitchen equipment including carts, racks, shelves,refrigerators, cooking equipment, etc.has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Floors, walls, pipes, hood above stove 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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06/03/2014 | Routine | |
Advised thorough cleaning of kitchen is needed.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
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
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
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.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Rice scoops are stored in water.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cooking equipment, shelving, etc in kitchen has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils and equipment in 3 compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the front 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 in front of it preventing its use.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floors and walls in kitchen 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.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Observation: Clothing stored on top of single service items in store room.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
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03/03/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Hands - When to Wash* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after going outside to smoke.
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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Food is not covered in freezer.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Shelled eggs, beef dumplings are cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
Observation: The food contact equipment surface of the stove and oven is observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the food contact surface to prevent accumulations that may reduce heat transfer to adequately cook food and to prevent attract of insects when not in use.
- Personal Care Items - Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Employee medicines stored in such a way that they could contaminate food.
Correction: All personal care items, medicines and first aid supplies must be stored in such a way to prevent potential contamination of food, food contact items, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles.
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11/26/2013 | Routine | |
Health department permit issued.
- 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.
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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Not covered in reach-in freezers.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils in 3 compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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09/05/2013 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
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) (repeated violation)
Observation: Potatoes 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.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Potatoes are cooling at room temperature.
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.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Clean bowls were found stored on floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
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06/24/2013 | Routine | |
Reminded must save shipping tags from mussels for at least 90 days. Reminded of correct process in 3 compartment sink. (wash, rinse, and sanitize in that order)
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The tags for the mussels are not available or are discarded immediately after the container is empty.
Correction: Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served by retaining the shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date the container is emptied.
- 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
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A container of raw meat is stored on the floor.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Food is stored uncovered in the freezers. Food is stored under 3 compartment sink pipes.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Potatoes 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.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Potatoes are cooling at room temperature.
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) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw beef cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
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03/14/2013 | Routine | |
Korean employee illness reporting forms discussed and completed with PIC. Three-compartment sink set up discussed with employee. Utensils and equipment must be properly cleaned and sanitized before use. Eating and drinking can only be done in dining area. Temperature controlled foods were holding properly in refrigerator and freezer units.
- Critical: Employee Health* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they are experiencing the following symptoms or conditions: (1) diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, or sore throat with fever. (2) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is on the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single-use glove is worn over by an impermeable cover or on other parts of the body, unless the lesions covered by a dry durable, tight-fitting bandage.
- Critical: Employee Health* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or norovirus
- Critical: Employee Health* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The employees are eating and drinking in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may eat and drink so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock - Maintaining Identification* (corrected on site)
Observation: Inadequate record keeping system of mussel tags.
Correction: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: utensils and equipment being washed and rinsed at 3-compartment sink.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of toxic chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of toxic chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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01/16/2013 | Routine | |
This is a follow-up to recent inspection.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Stored in water.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Food is stored under 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Potatoes and vegetable dumplings 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.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Large containers of beef are 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, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service items were found stored on floor.
Correction: Store in a clean, dry location where not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided. Personal items and clothing are stored on and with single service items in store room.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
- Critical: Toxics - Conditions of Use* (corrected on site)
Observation: Roach traps are on shelves with single service items throughout kitchen in a manner that does not prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Roach traps must be used in accordance of law and in a manner that does prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
- Critical: Tracking Powders - Pesticides* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Tracking powder pesticides are being used in the establishment
Correction: Refrain from using pesticides as tracking powder in the establishment. The use of tracking powder pesticides presents the potential for the powder to be dispersed throughout the establishment and could directly or indirectly contaminate food being prepared.
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12/05/2012 | Follow-up | |
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