Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observation: Some items were found without a date mark (cheese, gravy, cooked meats, etc.).
Miscellaneous sources of contamination Observation: Both Amana freezers and the GE freezer have ice buildup in the dry storage area.
Toilet room receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
Handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observation: Kitchen hand sink did not reach 100*F.
Handwashing signage Observation: Employee bathroom did not have a hand washing sign posted.
Posting inspection reports Observation: Most recent inspection was not posted in a manner that is easily readable by the public.
12/18/2015
Regular
Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical Observation: Quat sanitizer spray bottle tested over 400ppm. Facility using 90 second test strips. Suggest providing 10 second test strips or ensure all staff know how to properly use 90 second test strips. Quat sanitizer must be maintained at 200ppm. REPEAT VIOLATION. New test strips are on order. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces Observation: Resurface white painted cupboards in kitchen area. to ensure surface is smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean Observation: Wipe out all cupboards in retail area to ensure non food contact surfaces are clean.
10/07/2014
Regular
Drying mops Invert mop when drying (mop head facing up). Suggest providing a mop rack to properly air dry mop and prevent bacterial growth from dampness.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises 1) Wire rack in kitchen and 2) Chip rack at end of aisle near cooler doors are both les than 6 inches off the floor. Must store all food and food items at least 6 inches off the floor for food protection and easy cleaning.
Food temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1°C or ±2°F in the intended range of use Hot hold unit (Hatco Flavor-Savor) thermometer does not seem to be working correctly. Repair or provide a different thermometer in hot hold unit to ensure food is held 135 degrees or above.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Door and door tracks of Blue Bunny reach-in freezer had dust and food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination.
07/29/2013
Routine
Drying mops Invert mop when drying (mop head facing up). Suggest providing a mop rack to properly air dry mop and prevent bacterial growth from dampness.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises 1) Wire rack in kitchen and 2) Chip rack at end of aisle near cooler doors are both les than 6 inches off the floor. Must store all food and food items at least 6 inches off the floor for food protection and easy cleaning.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Door and door tracks of Blue Bunny reach-in freezer had dust and food build-up. Clean more frequently to prevent contamination.
Food temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1°C or ±2°F in the intended range of use Hot hold unit (Hatco Flavor-Savor) thermometer does not seem to be working correctly. Repair or provide a different thermometer in hot hold unit to ensure food is held 135 degrees or above.
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