- 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.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed that bulk sugar, flour, cornstarch, etc. were not protected from contamination because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The lower shelf of the stainless food preparation table was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning. (rusting)
Correction: Repair the shelf to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the shelf, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises.(deli preparation unit)
Correction: Remove any unused or non-functioning equipment from the premises.
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03/29/2016 | Routine | |
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Observation: Observed that bulk containers of flour, cornstarch, etc do not have lids and were not protected from contamination because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) battered chicken (sweet and sour) and pork eggrolls 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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10/31/2015 | 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 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: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw beef stored over lettuce and raw squid over tofu and vegetables.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that many food items in the walk in cooler were not protected from contamination because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) pork egg rolls and battered chicken 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.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the lower shelves of the food prep tables are starting to rust and are 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Unused or non-functioning equipment not removed from the premises (food preparation unit).
Correction: Remove any unused or non-functioning equipment from the premises.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Observed gaps and holes around the screen door.
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.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floors under the rice bin, flour bin, etc. 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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07/28/2015 | Routine | |
- 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: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw pork stored over cooked pork.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Bags of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (repeated violation)
Observation: Several food items stored in non-food grade bags in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw pork wonton stuffing mixture. Observed sitting out on counter.
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: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked battered chicken, egg rolls, cooked pork and shrimp 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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02/04/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw pork and shrimp stored over vegetables.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked chicken and eggrolls 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.
- Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The chorine sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is above 200ppm chlorine.
Correction: Utilize only sanitizing agent concentrations that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
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11/25/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked (battered) chicken and raw shrimp over vegetables.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Non-food grade bags are being used for the storage of foods in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the storage racks in the walk in cooler are 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.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. The rear entry screen door is not tightly fitted.
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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08/21/2014 | Routine | |
- 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: 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 - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw pork and shrimp stored over vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
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.
- Critical: Sanitizer - Criteria/Chemicals for food contact* (corrected on site)
Observation: The chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940. Observed concentration is above 200ppm.
Correction: Utilize only sanitizing agents that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 when applying to food contact surfaces
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05/21/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over vegetables and cooked battered chicken pieces.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) egg rolls, cooked battered chicken pieces, cooked pork and cooked shrimp 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.
- Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
Observation: Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense cleaned and sanitized utensils so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (repeated violation)
Observation: A condensate drain line servicing the food preparation unit was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of the unit.
Correction: Repair/Relocate the condensate drain line to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
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02/24/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Observation: Several food items stored in non-food grade bags in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken wings, pork egg rolls and cooked battered chicken 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The gaskets on the food preparation unit and the lower shelf on the food prep table (rusting) were observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
Correction: Repair the gaskets and shelf to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the gaskets and shelf, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- 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.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (repeated violation)
Observation: A condensate drain line servicing the food preparation unit was emptying liquid waste directly onto the floor of unit.
Correction: Repair/Relocate the condensate drain line to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers of cleaners are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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11/20/2013 | Routine | |
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. No sanitizer is set up.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) along the wok prep unit 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.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (repeated violation)
Observation: Condensate/ liquid waste is building up onto the floor of the McCall prep unit.
Correction: Repair the unit to prevent liquid waste discharge onto the floor surface.
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08/27/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw cooked pork.
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
- 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: interior of ice machine and interior of the food preparation unit.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Kitchenware and Tableware (corrected on site)
Observation: Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense cleaned and sanitized utensils so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station in the food preparation is being used for purposes other than washing hands (dirty utensil storage).
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Refuse - Storage Areas, Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability
Observation: There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the food preparation area hand sink.
Correction: Provide a refuse container for the disposal of paper towels at the hand sink.
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05/07/2013 | 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 - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Food - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (repeated violation)
Observation: Non-food grade bags being used for the storage of food in the walk in freezer unit.
Correction: Protect food from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
- Sewage - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Observation: A condensate drain line was dripping in the food preparation unit.
Correction: Repair the condensate drain line to prevent incidental contact with foods.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food preparation area.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
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01/30/2013 | Routine | |
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