The above observations and the following were discussed with the person in charge: -Time as a public health control for milk-Handouts provided. -All in use utensils are washed and sanitized or change dout every 1.5 - 2 hours. -Provide bleach test strips for the sanitizer used in the 3 compartment sink in the bar. -Work order in place to repair the leak under the handsink in the back of the kitchen. Abbreviations: PIC: Person in Charge, WIC: Walk in Cooler, RIC: Reach in Cooler, RIF: Reach in Freezer, ST: Surface Temperature, IT: Internal Temperature, PT: Prep Table, WIF: Walk in Freezer, HH: Hot Holding, CH: Cold Holding, MB: Milk Box, PC: Prep Cooler
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Observed boxed chips and cereal stored on the floor in the front of the kitchen.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: The butter was observed to be cold holding at improper temperatures. Butter was measured at 70'F. The PIC stated that they leave the butter out so it is easier to spread. Recommended using time as a public health control or changing the butter to a product that does not require temperature control
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the under counter reach in cooler in the front of the kitchen and in the cooks prep in the back of the kitchen.
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.
- Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
Observation: The Person in Charge could not produce an appropriate food temperature measuring device to verify cooking temperatures of thin foods such as meat patties or fish filets.
Correction: A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.
- Equipment - Cutting Surfaces
Observation: The cutting board(s) in the bar and in the warewashing area 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.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris: 1. the soda gun in the bar 2. the upsplash of the coffee machine.
Correction: Clean the surfaces of equipment 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.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (repeated violation)
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surfaces of the following equipment have accumulations of grime and debris: 1. the hood filters 2. the can opener 3. the interior of the prep cooler in the back of the kitchen 4. the exterior of the plates stored under the prep table in the back of the kitchen 5. the exterior of the toaster.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Plastic containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
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04/16/2015 | Routine | |
Abbreviations: RIC-Reach In Cooler, RIF-Reach In Freezer, PIC-Person In Charge, HH-Hot Holding, CH-Cold Holding, WIC-Walk In Cooler, WIF-Walk In Freezer, PP-Pizza Prep, SP-Sandwich Prep Discussed with operator: 1. ensure the cutting boards are resurfaced or replaced when they become scored and/or heavily stained 2. ensure the soda nozzle is properly washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 24 hours.
- Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
Observation: Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service. Observed a dented can of vanilla pudding and dented can of beans on can rack.
Correction: Discard or return food products once the packaging is damaged or is in bad condition. Food packages must be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents so that food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Bacon @ 94'F, under warming lamp hot holding at improper temperatures. Bacon was reheated on the flat top grill.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (corrected on site)
Observation: Knife holder across from the flat top grill was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Knife holder was discarded.
Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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 EQUIPMENT, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment (corrected on site)
Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
Observation: 1. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer (QT 40) measured 100 ppm in the 3 compartment sink at the Bistro Bar area. Observed corrected to 150 ppm.
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.
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03/19/2014 | Routine | |
Abbreviations: WIC=walk in cooler
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed in the kitchen tongs improperly stored on the handle to the oven.
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: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed foods at the prep area of the Bistro cold holding at improper temperatures. Cooked chicken 47'F, tuna with mayonnaise 47'F, RTE sliced turkey 46'F.
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 - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The cutting board(s) in the Bistro area and throughout the kitchen 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.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces (repeated violation)
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment has accumulations of grime and debris: 1. hand mixer 2. blender 3. interior of the oven 4. sidewalls of the grill 5. the scale in the Bistro area
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Observed several metal food containers that were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located in the bistro area had debris and ice in the sink.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. It is to be used for handwashing only.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the Bistro 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
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the grill area of the kitchen. Light measured 30 candles.
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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03/29/2013 | Routine | |
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