Discussed the following with the Person in Charge (PIC): 1) Provided handwash signs 2) Labelling of food containers with the common name 3) Sanitization method extra large cook pans 3) Provide backflow preventer or remove spray nozzle from hose at mop sink 4) Remove cloth towels being used as liners in the chemical storage shelves 5) Provided FDA form 1B in Spanish for employee health policy 6) Discussed cooling process.
Overall facility neat and clean. Health Department permit issued. New permit expires on 2/29/2016.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
Correction: Use clean wet wiping cloths for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment. Store wet wiping in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food trays stored on cooked ready to eat food product in a manner that may cause contamination. Person in Charge voluntarily discarded product.
Correction: Cover ready to eat food product and store food trays directly on shelves and not on food.
- Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper cooling of refried pinto beans made on 7/30/2015. Temperature of beans was 45 F. Person in Charge voluntarily discarded food item.
Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods prepared from pre-chilled ingredients or 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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food products in the walk in 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.
- Wood, Use Limitation
Observation: A large wooden paddle is used as a food contact surface. It is in poor condition and is being used for stirring boiled chicken.
Correction: Discontinue use of wood or wood wicker for this purpose. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent, to prevent deterioration and to maintain an easily cleanable surface. Wood, if used, shall be hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (repeated violation)
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.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The handsink by the stoves is not sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the beverage dispenser and holster were in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of beverage dispenser and holster 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.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Hot Water and Chemical Sanitizing*
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 chlorine at proper concentration of 50 ppm to 100 ppm and immerse or expose food contact surfaces to sanitizing solution for adequate time.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen 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.
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07/31/2015 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Foods in the small true reach in refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures and foods in the top portion of the large taco make station cold holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Small reach in refrigerator at the end of the cook line is unable to maintain <41 degrees.
Correction: Repair the refrigerator to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted on the cook line.
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
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the dry storage area
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: There is a leake in the roof above the womens bathroom which is causing water damage , grout in need of repair in the kitchen and there are missing coving tiles throughout the facility
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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07/02/2014 | Routine | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in refrigerastor.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- 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: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- 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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in the taco station and foods on guacamole cart not cold holding at proper temperatures .
Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in multiple cold holding units.
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.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Correction: Obtain a bleach test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- 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: shelving behind fryer
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
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04/04/2014 | Routine | |
Good job. Very clean, organized and maintained facility.
- Jewelry - Prohibition
Observation: Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
Correction: Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. This section does not apply to a plain ring such as a wedding band.
- 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. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining the chemical storage unit 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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in several of the cold holding units.
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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the True cold holding unit on cook's line is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- 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: Canned goods storage rack.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Ventilation Systems - Cleaning Ventilation Systems - Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Observation: Vent system in kitchen is not being cleaned
Correction: Clean intake and exhaust air ducts and change filters so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt and other materials
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01/02/2014 | Routine | |
Permit inspection, permit will be mailed.
Manager given handout on proper food storage.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chopped tomatoes on guacamole cart 65* 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.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Some floor tiles in the kitchen are cracked and grout has eroded
Correction: Repair/Replace to maintain structure as smooth, durable, and easily cleanable
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02/25/2013 | Routine | |
Clean facility. Violations discussed with manager. Permit issued.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (repeated violation)
Observation: Employee was eating in an area where he may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection. Drinks being kept uncovered over food prep areas.
Correction: Provide a designated area where employees may eat and drink so as not to contaminate exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, or other items needing protection.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (repeated violation)
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.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food (fish, cracked eggs) in the walk in refrigerator.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
Observation: Unlabeled food containers (dry ingredient bins).
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Box of beef patties in the walk in refrigerator and bags of pinto beans in the dry storage area were stored on the floor less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- 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.
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.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the dry storage and utility area.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
- Lighting, Intensity (corrected on site)
Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the rear walk in refrigerator
Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor grout in areas of the kitchen is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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02/02/2012 | Routine | |
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