CARDENAS #204 - GROCERY

There is excessive trash, dirt, and dust accumulation on the floor area below the shelves of the warehouse. [CA] Conduct a thorough cleaning on the floor areas immediately. Spider webs and dirt accumulation was observed on the walls above the storage area . [CA] Conduct thorough regular cleaning on the walls. There is a hole in the ceiling in the meat department above one of the handwash stations. [CA] To prevent vermin access, please seal the hole on the ceiling.

There was some meat residue accumulation on the pork and beef slicers in the meat department. [CA] Clean the slicers right after use for proper hygiene and prevent vermin infestation.

There is no wet mop hanger by the janitorial sinks. [CA] Install a wet mop hanger by the janitorial sink. All wet mops must be hung on the wet mop hanger.

Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer areas. [CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on an approved shelf or dunnage rack.

No hot water available. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

Black debris built up on the interior of ice machine. [CA] Clean and maintain.

No hot and cold water at 2 compartment prep sink with spray faucet. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

Missing light cover for light in walk-in fridge. [CA] Replace light cover.

Major: Emptied paper towel at hand wash sink at produce area. No other hand wash sink in close proximity. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. Minor: Paper towel dispenser was jammed at meat department. [CA] Repair paper towel dispenser.

A bucket of ground pork was placed on top of trash can at the grounding machine. [CA] Food utensil shall not be used on top of a trash can to prevent cross contamination.

Major leaking under 3 compartment sink in meat department. A bucket was used to catch waste water. Waste bucket was full and 2 employees continue using 3 compartment sink to rinse containers and cause waste water to the floor. Employee walked on sewage water. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. [SA] Caution tape is used around 3 compartment sink to alert employee stop using 3 compartment sink. Warewash will be conducted at deli area at the meantime.

A container of raw chicken in ice at meat department. A bucket was used to catch waste water from the ice container. [CA] Liquid waste shall be discarded at approved floor sink.

Expired baby formula on shelf. [CA] Remove infant formula offered for sale after the “use by” date. [COS] PIC removed infant formula from sales floor.

Shelled eggs measured between 47F- 52F outside walk-in fridge. Shelled eggs were observed outside walk-in fridge for approximately an hour. Per PIC, eggs were delivered in pallet and employee needs to deliver eggs case by case into walk-in fridge. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F. [COS] Employee arranged employee to relocate shelled eggs to walk-in fridge.

Broken wooden side on the side of the walk-in fridge for raw chicken. A hole observed when walk-in fridge door is closed. Meat display case unable to close case door. Fridges temperature measured less than 41F. [CA] Repair equipment Deeply cut cutting board at meat department. Black foam is used under frozen shrimp at self service freezer. Observed 1 piece of black foam is deteriorated from the foam. [CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced. Heavy debris built up on the produce fogger. [CA] Produce fogger shall be cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Self service frozen shrimp freezer scoop is stored on the shrimp directly. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Uneven floor near walk-in fridge for pork and beef in meat department. Water accumulated in uneven floor. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.