| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/02/2016 | Routine | |
- Warewashing Machines, Sanitizer Level Indicator (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that mechanical warewashing unit does not have capacity to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.
Correction: Warewashing machines must have the capacity to automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.Until unit is repaired, a manual sanitizing step will be employed.
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02/10/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 11/13/2014 | Other | |
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use (stored in soapy water without sanitizing agent).
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Improper use of wet wiping cloths (no sanitizing agent used/water & soap only).
Correction: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Wet wiping clothes should contain a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit (walk ins and low boy) 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.
- 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.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (repeated violation)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Dish washing machine was not adequately siphoning solution from bulk container.
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
- Hand Drying Provision (repeated violation)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the wait station
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
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10/16/2014 | Routine | |
- 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.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory at the wait station.
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
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05/13/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration (zero parts per million per test strips).
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
- 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: ice machine shield.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the microwaves and the top of the pizza oven have 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: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers of chlorine sanitizer 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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05/02/2013 | Routine | |
Turn on small salad prep unit before placing Phf's on unit. Dept. of Agriculture # Lynn Robertson-562-3641.
- Critical: Food - Compliance with Food Law*
Observation: Food establishment canning marinara sauce and selling to customers.
Correction: Must receive permission of Dept. of Agriculture on the canning process before selling directly to customers,
- Cooling Methods
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.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the table cloth under glasses 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.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
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.
- Toilet Rooms - Closing Toilet Room Doors (repeated violation)
Observation: Toilet room doors are being kept open.(men's restroom)
Correction: Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease. Tighten self-closure.
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02/17/2012 | Routine | |
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. Machine ice scoop.
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.
- Thawing
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw chicken.
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*
Observation: Feta cheese cold 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.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: equipment,shelving.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
Correction: Store spoons with food or lip-contact surface facing downward to prevent contamination prior to use.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back prep area.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (repeated violation)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back prep area
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
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Walls and floors in the food prpe area 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.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (repeated violation)
Observation: Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
Correction: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.
- Toilet Rooms - Closing Toilet Room Doors (repeated violation)
Observation: Toilet room doors are being kept open
Correction: Keep toilet room doors closed except when cleaning or during maintenance operations to prevent insect and rodent entrance and the associated potential for the spread of disease.
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09/28/2011 | Routine | |
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