- Critical: Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth* (corrected on site)
Observation: One person was working with restrictive symptoms in the kitchen.
Correction: Prevent employees who are experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing or a runny nose that causes discharges from the eyes, nose or mouth from working with 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: Some cold PHFs at improper cold temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below. Or use ice to help. Do NOT pile foods too high.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical 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.
- Mops - Drying Mops (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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12/28/2015 | Routine | |
Meet with owner operator to follow up on the last inspection. Nice improvements and cooperation.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: A heated air hand drying device was in disrepair.
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
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Harborage conditions exist for several different types of flies.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions.
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04/17/2015 | Other | |
Owner out of the country. Submit application and pay the $40 fee.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that chicken on the floor exposed to environmental contamination.
Correction: Prevent contamination by not storing food on the floor and also covering it.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
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.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw cfhifken.
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: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Beef cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the odorous grease trap had 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.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: Plumbing connections at the dishwasher was leaking.
Correction: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
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03/27/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Chicken, tomatoes and shrimp at improper cold temperatures
Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
Observation: The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120ºF and the actual temperature is 115F.
Correction: Discontinue the use of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the baffle filters in the hood had accumulations of grime and grease.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted.
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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08/20/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Employee Health*
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: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Shrimpcold holding at improper temperatures
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.
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Pests - Controlling Pests* (repeated violation)
Observation: Harborage conditions exist for fruit and/or drain flies
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
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01/10/2014 | 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-PHF/TCS-Cold Holding-shell eggs (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed raw shell eggs not stored in refrigeration equipment that maintains ambient air temperature of 45°F or less
Correction: Store raw shell eggs in refrigerated equipment capable of maintaining ambient air temperatures of 45°F or less
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (corrected on site)
Observation: One refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the Turbo refrigerator leaking freon 134 A.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the wall at the mop sink, and fan guards in refrigertors were dirty.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Pests - Controlling Pests*
Observation: Harborage conditions exist for flies.
Correction: Eliminate harborage conditions. Do not prop rear door open
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08/08/2013 | Routine | |
Submit application and pay $40 permit fee.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Green curry paste at 85F not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and spores.
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: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit are 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.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
Observation: The handsink in the rear kitchen was in poor repair.
Correction: Replace the broken handsink.
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02/22/2013 | Routine | |
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