K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test stripsFacility lacks appropriate sanitizer test strips (chlorine and quaternary ammonia.) [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCriticalObserved numerous rodent droppings and dead insects in the downstairs food storage/basement area (prepackaged foods only):
- Majority on the floor underneath the storage shelves
- Few droppings on top of packaged biscuit and brownie boxes
[CA] The premises of each food facility shall be maintained free of vermin or non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Vermin infestation shall not lead to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food.
[SA] Packaged biscuit and brownie boxes will be discarded. Facility is to remove all rodent droppings and clean and sanitize food storage area within 24 hours.
**NOTE** Per PIC, facility receives monthly pest control service reports. Unable to locate reports at the time of inspection. Provide pest control service reports within 24 hours.
K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen foodObserved raw meat thawing from frozen in a container of standing water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationActively working employees lack food handler cards. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment in food facility. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days after the initial date of hire. Food handler cards shall be available for review.