- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
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12/21/2015 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
- Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens
Observation: Animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in Ready-To-Eat form or as an ingredient in another Ready-To-Eat Food..
Correction: The Permit Holder shall inform Consumers of the significantly increased Risk of consuming such Foods by way of a Disclosure and Reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (corrected on site)
Observation: Ceiling is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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08/04/2015 | Routine | |
- Tableware - Soiled and Clean Tableware
Observation: Storage of vegetables was adjacent to clean utensils.
Correction: Maintain separation clean tableware to prevent contamination of clean items. Clean and sanitize any contaminated tableware prior to use.
- 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
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaner are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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05/01/2015 | Routine | |
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the @EQUIPMENT@.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
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02/10/2015 | Routine | |
- Utensils - In-Use; Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between.
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 and the container.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
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 - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris:door gaskets
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
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08/19/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: The person in charge failed to posses a certified food service manager's card.
Correction: Manager did not have CFM certificate posted in establishment.
- Critical: Cooling*
Observation: Meat, beans, rilce noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature to 41°F or below within 4 hours. 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. Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours. 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.
- Critical: Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Disposition*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) beans,rice in the refrigeration unit is not labeled with a ""consume by"" date.
Correction: Discard the food at this time. Ensure all prepared RTE food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container 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, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45°F. 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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11/26/2013 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Raw animal food preparation conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
Correction: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigerator.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Utensils - In-Use; Between-Use Storage
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 and the container.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the soda fountain holster was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
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07/31/2013 | Routine | |
All other violations have been corrected.
- 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.
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04/15/2013 | Follow-up | |
Violations were discussed with PIC/ and owner. Form 1 B discussed. A CFM certificate plus the actual person must be in the facility during operating hours.
- Person in Charge (corrected on site)
Observation: Unauthorized personnel such as children or customers in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Correction: Remove unauthorized personnel. The person in charge shall not permit persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Employee Health (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to 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 any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virusor Norovirus.
- Employee Health (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
Correction: Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they are experiencing the following symptoms or conditions: (1) diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, or sore throat with fever. (2) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is on the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single-use glove is worn over by an impermeable cover or on other parts of the body, unless the lesions covered by a dry durable, tight-fitting bandage.
- Critical: Preventing Contamination from Hands (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Food Storage; Prohibited Areas (corrected on site)
Observation: Single service cups stored in toilet rooms on the floor.
Correction: Cease food and single service items storage in toilet rooms.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw raw chicken.
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°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 3. As part of the cooking process
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions
Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Correction: Repair machine. Until machine is repaired, all equipment must be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the 3-vat sink.
- Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
Observation: The food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration or broken in the range of use.
Correction: Calibrate the device in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy in the range of use. If cant be calibrated, discontinue use.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: equipment coming out of dish machine.
Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
Observation: Working containers of cleaning chemicals 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.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Containers of cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of cleaners must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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03/26/2013 | Routine | |
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