Observations discussed with managers. Owner/ general manager has successfully completed the recertification class for Certified Foodservice Manager.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: Dispensing utensils (serving spoon) improperly stored between uses.
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.
- 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.
- Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics
Observation: The food contact surface of the small brown bowl used at the cookline is damaged. It is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
Correction: Replace the damaged bowl with a new one that will permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: the blade of the can opener.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the back of 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 cardboard boxes, broken down for recyling, that are being stacked on top of the sink preventing its use.
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11/03/2015 | Routine | |
Front entrance temporarily repaired.Sealed up to prevent entrance of flies and/or vermin. Permanent repair in 4-6 weeks. Fire marshal/building code enforcement have approved temporary repair. Please contact office when final repairs have been complete. Permit reinstated.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 06/26/2015 | Follow-up | |
Discussed observations with PIC. Critical violations corrected during inspection. Permit hand-delivered to establishment on 4/24/15.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination (uncovered foods in walk-in refrigerator).
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
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 - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Containers stacked in walk-in refrigerator. Raw onions stored in re-used cardboard egg crates.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- 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: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: can opener blade.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: side of fryer.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- 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 utensil preventing its use.
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04/23/2015 | Routine | |
Critical violations discussed and corrected during inspection.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor (uncovered foods in refrigerator).;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
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.
- Cooling Methods (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: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken, egg rolls in the refrigeration unit is 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.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
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.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of chemicals, nail polish remover are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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01/29/2015 | Routine | |
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that ready to eat foods were not protected from environmental contamination because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food in contact with equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned or sanitized as required.
Correction: Use only cleaned and sanitized utensils or equipment during food preparation.
- 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 - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chicken broth hot holding at improper temperatures.
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) egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked pork in the refrigeration unit is 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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water (corrected on site)
Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the prep refrigerator is not accurate.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the prep 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.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Air curtain is not properly designed and/or installed.
Correction: Install air curtain properly. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
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09/02/2014 | Routine | |
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
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.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents: screen door in poor repair.
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.
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03/13/2014 | Routine | |
Discussed cleaning schedule items listed. Discussed cooling methods and time control policy in place for equipment usage during operation.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use. (knife stored in between rpep table and prep refrigerator)
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.
- Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (corrected on site)
Observation: A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
Correction: Use a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the food storage bins, meat smoker door/casing
Correction: side of prep table
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Walls behind three compartment sink, floor under reach in freezer, toilet (restroom) 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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10/21/2013 | Routine | |
Observations discussed for corrective action. Discussed utilizing time or temperature as a control for food products.
- 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.
- Critical: Mushrooms - Wild* (corrected on site)
Observation: Wild mushrooms received from an unapproved source.
Correction: Obtain wild mushrooms from sources where each mushroom is individually inspected and found to be safe by an approved mushroom identification expert.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly used.
Correction: Ensure cloths used for wiping food spills are not used for any other purpose.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (corrected on site)
Observation: Working continers of vegetable stored on prep tabes not covered.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (cooked chicken, cooked pork, egg rolls, dumplings) in the refrigeration unit is 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
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the prep refrigerator (gaskets)
Correction: shelving in/around cook line has accumulations of grime and debris.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Observation: A condensate drain line servicing prrep refrigerator was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of the kitchen
Correction: Repair/Relocate the condensate drain line to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. (Rear door not sealed) *Observed front door propped open during business hours (Owner shut door upon request)
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.
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07/22/2013 | Routine | |
Discussed proper wash, rinse and sanitize of in use utensils on cookline very four hours. Discussed eliminating boxes used for service containers of single service items.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
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.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the wiping cloth bucket storing wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces.
Correction: Provide chlorins at proper concentration of 50-100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard boxes is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
- Good Repair and Calibration of Thermometers
Observation: Observed food thermometer is not calibrated to ensure accuracy
Correction: Calibrate food thermometer according to manufacturer's specification as necessary to ensure accuracy
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Air curtain is not properly designed and/or installed.
Correction: Install air curtain properly. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
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03/14/2013 | Routine | |
Discussed date marking product beyond 24 hours.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) potentially hazardous foods in the refrigeration unit is 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.
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12/13/2012 | Follow-up | |
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