- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Employee was asked to clean a meat slicer that was observed to have a large amount of accumulated, dry meat residue. Employee took part of the disassembled meat slicer to the sink and sprayed it with hot water and soap, after which he scrubbed it with a steel wool. Employee then put it on a shelf above the 3 compartment dishwashing sink to dry, stating that it was now clean, and thereby entirely skipping the sanitizing step.
Employee states that they clean the meat slicer once per day.
Note: Sanitizer concentration in the three compartment sink measured 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. No active dishwashing utilizing the three compartment sink observed, with the exception of the meat slicer.
Three compartment sink is set up as rinse, sanitize, wash, from left to right.
[CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
Meat slicer shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours or less after initial use.
Three compartment sink shall be set up as wash, rinse, sanitize (or in reverse order) in order to prevent contamination of clean dishes, as per the sticker on the three compartment sink.
[COS] Employee put the meat slicer component in the dishwasher to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized (50 ppm chlorine).
- K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Can of Raid (ant + cockroach) observed underneath the 3 compartment dishwashing sink. Per the cook, they occasionally have issues with American cockroaches in/around their outdoor grease trap. No evidence of cockroach activity inside of the facility observed.
[CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Discontinue the use of Raid.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properlyCritical
Employee observed leaving the walk-in cooler holding a piece of raw chicken. Employee proceeded to cover the chicken in breadcrumb mix, then walked over, took off gloves, put on new gloves and began handling clean utensils that had just been ran through the mechanical dishwasher.
[CA] Employees shall change their gloves AND wash their hands properly with soap, warm water, and paper towels following contamination or handling of raw, potentially hazardous foods.
Note: Changing a single layer of gloves on its own does not remove the requirement for handwashing
[COS] Employee washed his hands properly and changed his gloves. Utensils were placed back into the mechanical dishwasher to be re-cleaned.
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Minor violation:
Numerous instances of improper employee handwashing observed, in which employees touched aprons or hair/face and handled food, or touched raw meat and handled other equipment, or returned from various tasks and did not wash hands prior to handling food.
[CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels whenever contamination may have occurred. Changing gloves is not a replacement for handwashing. Rather, handwashing must be conducted alongside the changing of gloves.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Employees could not provide test strips for the three compartment sink or the mechanical dishwasher.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Facility could not provide a valid FSC. Facility could not provide FHC's for all employees.
[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.
Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Facility must be able to provide FSC and FHC's at all times.
- K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical
Three flies observed landing in a plastic container full of liquid/solid lavender pancake mix maintained on a counter to the left of the cook-line.
[CA] Food shall be protected from adulteration via the use of rigid containers, tight fitting lids, and the elimination of pests/vermin within a food facility.
[COS] Employee VC&D lavender pancake mix. See VC&D report.
- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
Large, plastic wrap-covered hotel pan of cooked and cut potatoes measured 46F-47F throughout while inside of the walk-in. Per employees, it had been cooling since yesterday.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.
When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.
[COS] Potatoes were VC&D. See VC&D report.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Two tubs of partially cooked and raw bacon measured 84F and 86F respectively while maintained in metal containers on top of a shelf above the cook-line. Raw shell eggs measured 58F-68F while maintained in cartons placed on top of the prep inserts of the prep cooler directly across from the cook-line. Per the cook, bacon had been taken out of refrigeration 30 minutes prior, and eggs had been taken out 10-20 minutes prior. Several potentially hazardous foods (sausage, cheeses, etc.) measured 54F-58F while filled over the fill limit in the upper prep inserts of the prep unit across from the cook-line. Per the cook, items had been taken out of refrigeration less than 2 hours prior.
[CA] Potentially hazardous food shall be held at or below 41F to prevent the growth of bacteria.
[COS] Bacon relocated to lower prep unit. Eggs located to lower prep unit. PHF's in the upper inserts to be used or discarded within 4 hours of initially leaving refrigeration.
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Minor violation:
Various PHF's (cut tomatoes, cheese, ham, etc.) measured 45F-49F in the upper prep inserts on the left side of the prep unit across from the cook-line. Per the cook, items had been taken out of refrigeration less than 2 hours prior.
[CA] Potentially hazardous food shall be held at or below 41F to prevent the growth of bacteria.
[COS] PHF's in the upper inserts to be used or discarded within 4 hours of initially leaving refrigeration.
Recommend calling a fridge tech if the unit is unable to maintain PHF's at or below 41F in its upper inserts during times of activity at the cook-line.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
Hot water handle for the sink in the employee bathroom is missing, and thus sink is unable to provide hot water. Water output from the handwash sink measured 76F at the time of inspection.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100F, and a maximum of 108F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Handle of the ice scoop in the ice chest behind the front counter in contact with ice.
[CA] Keep handle out of ice to prevent contamination.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
1. Two unchained CO2 tanks observed in the kitchen area.
[CA] Chain/secure tanks to a rigid object/structure.
2. Three employee phones stored directly above food prep areas in the kitchen.
[CA] Store employee belongings elsewhere to prevent potential contamination.
3. Front doors maintained open.
[CA] Keep doors closed to prevent the entrance of flies.
4. Uncovered employee personal drink observed next to the cook-line.
[CA] Employees shall drink from containers with tight fitting lids and straws in order to prevent contamination.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
15+ flies observed throughout the entirety of the kitchen area.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Use any and all approved methods to abate flies.
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Mechanical dishwasher drains directly into floor-sink.
[CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through a minimum one-inch airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.