- Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed foods in the Grab-n-go refrigerator were observed cold holding at improper temperatures (hummus 50 F, falafel 52 F, white bean salad 49 F, half/half 53F). Foods were discarded.
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- RTE, TCS, Date Marking/On-Premises Preparation (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods prepared at the warehouse and repackaged are being dated for a date of thirty (30) days holding date. Food should be dated for a maximum of seven days. Corrected by instruction.
Correction: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine
- Manual Warewashing/Sink Compartment Requirements
Observation: The three compartment sink is not provided with three drain plugs for each compartment to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Correction: Except as specified in paragraph (C) of this section, a sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. The 3 compartment sink requirement allows for proper execution of the 3-step manual warewashing procedure. If properly used, the 3 compartments reduce the chance of contaminating the sanitizing water and therefore diluting the strength and efficacy of the chemical sanitizer that may be used. Alternative manual warewashing equipment, allowed under certain circumstances and conditions, must provide for accomplishment of the same 3 steps: 1. Application of cleaners and the removal of soil
- Equipment/Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The Grab-n-Go refrigerator is not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 41 F or below.
Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 [Materials for Construction and Repair] and 4-2 [Design and Construction]. Proper maintenance of equipment to manufacturer specifications helps ensure that it will continue to operate as designed. Failure to properly maintain equipment could lead to violations of the associated requirements of the Code that place the health of the consumer at risk. For example, refrigeration units in disrepair may no longer be capable of properly cooling or holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods at safe temperatures.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink observed blocked by boxes. The handwashing sink next to the prep unit was observed with no hot water (turned off due to faucet leaking).
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at the handwashing sink next to three compartment sink..
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink is not provided with individual, disposable towels.
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
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11/03/2015 | Routine | |
The spray hose handle is in poor repair but the spray hose is not used.
- In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: A scoop without a handle was observed in the feta cheese.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container
- Refuse/Covering Receptacles
Observation: The outside waste receptacle is missing a lid.
Correction: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. Outside receptacles must be constructed with tight-fitting lids or covers to prevent the scattering of the garbage or refuse by birds, the breeding of flies, or then entry of rodents.
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11/17/2014 | Routine | |
1. Wash hands frequently.
2. Chlorine concentration in wiping cloth bucket was >> 200 ppm - (corrected).
- Critical: Hands and Arms/When to Wash (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
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 (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean, exposed portions of arms (B) After using the toilet room (C) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in 2-403.11(B) (D) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking (E) After handling soiled equipment or utensils (F) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks (G) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food (H) Before donning gloves for working with food and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Hands and Arms/Where to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in warewashing sink.
Correction: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
- Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food, Cold Holding (corrected on site)
Observation: A container of half-n-half cold holding at the improper temperature of 61F by coffee pot (discarded). Sliced tomatoes were observed at 49F inside "Turbo air" 2-dr sandwich prep refrigerator in a plastic bag (opened and placed in shallow pan for faster cooling).
Correction: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under section 3-501.19, and except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food) shall be maintained at 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 5ºC to 57ºC (41ºF to 135ºF) too long. Up to a point, the rate of growth increases with an increase in temperature within this zone. Beyond the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for a particular organism, the rate of growth decreases. Operations requiring heating or cooling of food should be performed as rapidly as possible to avoid the possibility of bacterial growth.
- Handwashing Sink/Using/Operation and Maintenance (corrected on site)
Observation: Back handwashing sink had a flower pot in the basin and was also blocked by a trash can.
Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces.
- Refuse/Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair
Observation: The storage area, enclosure, and/or receptacle for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables is not maintained in good repair. Outside dumspter is missing cover/lid.
Correction: Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. Storage areas for garbage and refuse containers must be constructed so that they can be thoroughly cleaned in order to avoid creating an attractant or harborage for insects or rodents. In addition, such storage areas must be large enough to accommodate all the containers necessitated by the operation in order to prevent scattering of the garbage and refuse.
- Refuse/Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (corrected on site)
Observation: There is no covered receptacle in the toilet room used by females. Trash can lid was observed on the floor.
Correction: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Garbage containers should be available wherever garbage is generated to aid in the proper disposal of refuse.
- Critical: Food Manager Certificate and Responsibility (corrected on site)
Observation: The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a certified food manager.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager
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11/27/2013 | Routine | |
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