ROUTINE INSPECTION
Notes: - This is the first routine inspection after a Change of Ownership. Facility has corrected all items from the change of ownership inspection. - Discussed use of TPHC for rice noodles. TPHC guidelines provided and approved onsite. - Per PIC, they have not received the Environmental Health permit. Confirmed mailing address with permitholder.
7 reported violations
- K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
A bag of shrimp was found thawing in 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.
- K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed residential insecticide sprayer in the restroom, per PIC, they self spray the facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Discussed with PIC that insecticides approved for a food facility commonly require pest control licensing to use. Cease use of the residential insecticide at the facility.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
The two door upright cooler is out of order. [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment clean and in good repair. Repair, replace, service, or remove the unit.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
1. Rice noodles were found held out of temperature control at the cookline. Per PIC, they had removed the noodles from the cooler around 2 hours prior at 11 am. 2. Bean sprouts were found stored in an upright cooler known to not be working and measured at 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] 1. PIC agreed to place rice noodles on TPHC. Discussed use of TPHC moving forward. [COS] 2. PIC discarded bean sprouts.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Several wet cloth towels were observed stored near the cookline. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
The rice serving utensil was found stored in standing water measuring at 68F. [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.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Raw meats were found stored ready to eat foods in the upright freezer. [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.