K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityThe ambient temperature inside the walk in refrigerator was measured at above 50F.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalThe following Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures at 50F and above:
held inside the walk in refrigerator for more than 4 hours : Peperoni, cheese, sour cream, cooked ribs, raw pork, salsa, caldo.
held in the steam table : Potato puree (118F), cooked onion (60F ) , sauce (70F). The ambient temperature at the walk in was measured at 50F.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Ensure the walk in refrigerator is able to hold the temperature at 41F or below prior to storing any PHFs inside.
[COS] PHFs were VC&D by PIC.
K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test stripsChlorine test strips are not available.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
K30: Food storage: food storage containers identifiedBulk foods stored in open bags. Boxed food stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedHeavy mold like buildup inside the ice machine panel. Heavy mold like buildup on the cooling rack cover inside the walk in refrigerator.
[CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent potential contamination.
K27: Food separated and protectedCooked potatoes and other ready to eat food items are stored directly below raw meat inside the upright refrigerator.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationFood Safety Certificate is not available upon request.
[CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.