Cow & Quince, 407 2nd St, New Glarus, WI 53574 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: COW & QUINCE
Address: 407 2nd St, New Glarus, WI 53574
Type: Restaurant
Phone: 608 527-2900
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 12/19/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: RTE/PHF-TCS PROPER DATE MARKING (corrected on site)
    Observation: Cooked pasta in prep cooler cabinet and golden beets in Fogel cooler are date marked with a preparation date of 12/12 (8 days since preparation.)
    Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food), if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7-days. Operator discarded pasta and beets during inspection. Remember to include the day of preparation as day one.
  • Critical: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, Ph, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS (corrected on site)
    Observation: There is no detectable level of sanitizer on utensils after being run through the warewashing machine.
    Correction: Operator primed warewashing machine, and it is now consistently providing 100 ppm to utensils. Observed some air bubbles yet in chemical feed line. Recommended operator contact service company if remaining air cannot be primed out of feed line.
  • Critical: PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED (corrected on site)
    Observation: Plumbing system not provided with required backflow prevention at the service sink. An ASSE 1011 backflow preventer is detached and set on the edge of the service sink.
    Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbling systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment. Backflow preventer reattached during inspection.
  • VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES
    Observation: There is no documentation of an approved variance for multiple food items. Observed frozen storage of vacuum packaged (a form of reduced oxygen packaging) ham and bacon which has been smoked and cured. Observed non-hermetically sealed cut vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cut vegetables in containers with vinegar as a food additive to make them not potentially hazardous / TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food. Observed sprouts in rear room. Operator indicated sprouts are not grown on-site from seed, but are clipped for service. Lights over sprouts are shielded.
    Correction: Submit a variance application with HACCP plan to the regulatory authority for submission to the State for review. If approved, a copy of the approved variance shall be kept at the establishment and be subject to review by the inspector upon request. Discontinue current process immediately until a variance can be obtained from the State. Cut vegetables without a variance and with or without vinegar are considered a potentially hazardous food which may be held at 41F and less for no more than 7 days once they are cut.
  • APPROVED PROCEDURES - ROP - HACCP PLAN
    Observation: Reduced oxygen packaging used for cured ham & bacon does not have an approved HACCP plan.
    Correction: Stop using reduced oxygen packaging immediately until an approved HACCP plan is in place.
  • CONSUMER ADVISORY
    Observation: The consumer advisory on menu is missing asterisks next to applicable menu items.
    Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition which includes asterisks next to applicable menu items such as eggs cooked to order. Distinguish asterisk on consumer advisory from other symbols used on the menu. Correct By: 02-Jan-2015
  • FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS
    Observation: Coffee and crackers under handwashing sink drain wastewater pipe are subject to contamination. Ketchup in basement under wastewater pipe is subject to contamination.
    Correction: Coffee and crackers moved during inspection. Remove ketchup food items from under wastewater pipes to an area not subject to contamination. Correct By: 20-Dec-2014
  • EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
    Observation: Chest freezer in basement is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
    Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
  • SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
    Observation: Single-use or single-service articles such as soup cups are being stored in basement under sewer lines.
    Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Move soup cups and other single-service articles and/or shield overhead sewer lines from potential dripping. Correct By: 20-Dec-2014
  • SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
    Observation: Unfinished concrete block wall behind the slicer is not smooth or easily cleanable.
    Correction: Refinish concrete block wall with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent. Also ensure materials are compatible with electrical components in close proximity. Correct By: 19-Jan-2015
  • LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
    Observation: Light located in basement over drying peppers is not shatter resistant.
    Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs over food that is not in hermetically sealed containers. Correct By: 02-Jan-2015
  • POSTING OF PERMIT
    Observation: Current permit is not posted in establishment
    Correction: Post permit in public view. Correct By: 20-Dec-2014
12/19/2014Routine
  • Critical: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, Ph, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
    Observation: The warewashing machine is not operational. Unable to test sanitizer concentration.
    Correction: Repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
  • Critical: SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
    Observation: An air break exists between the sewage system and a drain from food preparation sink.
    Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Provide a full air gap on the drain from the food preparation sink. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
  • ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
    Observation: Kelvinator deli cooler is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at 41F or less.
    Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Repair Kelvinator cooler, reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
  • EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
    Observation: Service counter top and front are not finished or nonabsorbent.
    Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth materials. Seal countertop and finish front of service counter so that they are nonabsorbent. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
  • HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
    Observation: Toilet room handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.
    Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactiviation for at least 15 seconds. Correct By: 22-Oct-2014
  • TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
    Observation: Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
    Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins. Correct By: 29-Sep-2014
  • SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
    Observation: Unfinished wall above warewashing machine, prewash sink, and handwashing sink is not nonabsorbent.
    Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent. Install tile or other approved material. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
  • REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
    Observation: The baseboards in the retail area are missing. There is paint cracked and falling in the bathroom.
    Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace the baseboards in the retail area. Repaint the bathroom ceiling. Correct By: 25-Sep-2014
09/22/2014Pre-inspection

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