Southern Comfort Restaurant, 70 Church St, Algoma, WI 54201 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT
Address: 70 Church St, Algoma, WI 54201
Type: Restaurant
Phone: 920 487-8145
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 03/02/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Critical: PHF/TCS, COLD HOLDING (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sliced lettuce and tomato in Prep Cooler were cold held at 49 and 50°F, respectively. Food employee discarded food items during inspection. Raw shell eggs were stored on counter at room temperature at the start of inspection
    Correction: food employee eggs were left out for approximately half hour and returned them to proper cold holding during inspection.
  • Critical: DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION (corrected on site)
    Observation: Various food items in the walk in cooler and prep cooler has exceeded its date mark. Food employee began discarding food items during inspection.
    Correction: Discard Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous (TCS) foods requiring date marking that have exceeded their discard date or are not date marked.
  • APPROVED PROCEDURES - ROP - HACCP PLAN (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Reduced oxygen packaging used for beef and chicken products (both cooked and raw) does not have an approved HACCP plan. These food items were found in the two door freezer in Food Saver vacuum sealed bags
    Correction: Owner stated these items are for personal use and food employee began labeled food items appropriately for personal use during inspection.
  • CONSUMER ADVISORY
    Observation: No consumer advisory provided on the menu.
    Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
  • FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION
    Observation: Bulk sugar, salt, flour, etc. that is not stored in its original containers is missing labeling information.
    Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, major food allergens, and nutritional information.
  • EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
    Observation: Upright Condiment Cooler is at 44F during inspection and gasket on Prep Cooler Door is broken and the door is not tightly sealing.
    Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Potentially hazardous foods in Upright Cooler should not be kept in this cooler until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below.
  • UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION (corrected on site)
    Observation: A dirty knife was stored in a crack between prep cooler and stainless steel table. Food employee placed utensil in sink for warewashing during inspection. Ice scoop was being stored on top of ice machine on a dirty apron and oven mitt.
    Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.
03/02/2016Routine
  • VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES
    Observation: There is no documentation of an approved variance for vacuum sealing both raw chicken and cooked foods (beef brisket).
    Correction: Submit a variance application 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 until a variance can be obtained from the State.
  • APPROVED PROCEDURES - ROP - HACCP PLAN
    Observation: Reduced oxygen packaging used for raw chicken and some cooked foods (beef brisket and other items) do not have an approved HACCP plan.
    Correction: Stop using reduced oxygen packaging until an approved HACCP plan is in place or change procedures to follow the existing approved HACCP plan.
  • WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
    Observation: A Quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
    Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
  • USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE (corrected on site)
    Observation: Handwashing sink is being blocked by garbage can and a small ladder during inspection making is harder to reach handwash sink, soap, and towels for proper handwashing.
    Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions and in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
  • TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - COMMON NAME-WORKING CONTAINER
    Observation: Working containers of degreaser and sanitizer (bleach and/or quat water) are not labeled with contents.
    Correction: Label working containers.
  • EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
    Observation: A food saver is being used to vacuum seal raw and cooked meats and is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
    Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
04/27/2015Routine
  • Critical: PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
    Observation: There currently is no air gap on the sink designated for food prep. There are also plans for an ice machine and 7UP ice bin to be installed- be sure to provide air gaps or complete air breaks on the equpiment. Also provide a backflow preventer on the mop sink once it is installed to its correct spot.
    Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
  • CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT
    Observation: There currently is no Wisconsin Certified Food Manager for this establishment.
    Correction: Provide a Wisconsin Certified Food Manager and post the state certificate in the food establishment within 90 days. Owner, Denise, is scheduled to take a ServSafe certified food manager class on April 28th. Once you have your certification, provide a copy to Madison with application and $10 fee to receive Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate.
  • HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
    Observation: 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.
03/17/2014Pre-inspection

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