- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Facility lacks testing materials for sanitizer. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
In the kitchen, observed the storage of bulk dry ingredients and spices (white substances, powders, etc.) without proper labeling. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients shall be identified with the common name of the food, except those foods that can be readily and unmistakably recognized.
- K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
In the walk-in cooler, observed tray of cooked potato and vegetable filling has accumulation of white, fuzzy mold. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Food was discarded and mixed with refuse in the trash can.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
1) Facility lacks Food Safety Certificate for review. [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.
2) Actively working employees lack food handler cards for review. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a food handler. Food handler cards shall be available for review.
- K27: Food separated and protected
1) At the buffet line, observed sneeze guard does not fully extend over the food at the dessert station. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.
2) In the walk-in cooler, observed raw meats stored over ready-to-eat foods and produce. [CA] Food shall be separated and protected from cross contamination. Store raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1) Observed storage of other foods within single-use yogurt containers. [CA] Discontinue storage of foods inside single-use food containers. Food shall be be stored in approved, food grade containers. All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
2) Observed working utensils are stored in standing, contaminated water measuring at 88F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed numerous dry rodent droppings (10+) in the upstairs attic area and stairway. No live activity or contamination of food observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize affected areas with rodent droppings. The premises of a food facility shall be maintained free of vermin.
NOTE: PIC stated that facility receives pest control services. No reports available for review. Facility to obtain past pest control reports.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
1) Observed unused equipment and clutter in the upstairs attic area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
2) Observed the back door is kept propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy accumulation of grease and grime on surfaces of equipment, including around the deep fryer, cook line, and refrigeration units. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Facility lacks metal probe thermometer for monitoring internal temperatures. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Observed employee skipping the sanitization step during active warewashing of equipment. [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. [COS] Specialist directed employee to set up the 3-compartment sink with sanitizer solution. Equipment was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
1) At the cook line, measured cooked tandoori chicken at 88F. Per chef, chicken was cooked 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. Chef stated that chicken will be recooked prior to service. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Chicken will be discarded at the end of service (within 4 hours of time of initial cooking). Discussed that chicken shall be kept at 135F or above throughout service.
2) On the stovetop, measured container of curry from 120-135F. Per chef, curry is held on the stove and reheated for service. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [COS] Curry was reheated on the stovetop to 165F for immediate hot holding.