K27: Food separated and protectedSome open bag food products were stored on the shelf in the dry storage area.
[CA] Store all open bag food products in properly labeled bulk containers.
Food products on containers were observed in the back of the facility which does not have any enclosure.
[CA] Stop storing food products on containers outside the facility. Relocate the food product inside the facility immediately.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCriticalRepeated violation: Employees were observed washing dishes in the three compartment warewash sink without any sanitizer.
[CA] Whenever utensils, equipment, and food contact surfaces are cleaned, they need to be washed with soapy water, rinse with clean water, and sanitized with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer or 100 ppm chlorine. The manager demonstrated the proper washing procedures. The dishwasher was demonstrated on the proper method of dishwashing. The utensils were rewashed accordingly (COS).
K30: Food storage: food storage containers identifiedRepeated violation: Many food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area.
[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.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and useSome clean working utensils including the slicer were stored in unclean container/surface.
[CA] All reusable utensils including the ice scoop must be stored on clean surface/container in between use.
Multiple soiled utensils were stored on the floor inside the janitorial sink.
[CA] Store all utensils off the floor on approved storage shelf, cart, or containers.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingThere 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.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, storedMany wet/soiled wiping cloths were stored on the counters.
[CA] Wet/soiled wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket that has standard sanitizer concentration in between use which is 200 ppm quaternary ammonia or 100 ppm chlorine (bleach).
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCriticalCheese and jalapeño sandwich stored on the serving counter were measured at 110 oF. There was no time/temperature log for the food products.
[CA] All potentially hazardous foods like dairy products containing sandwiches, garlic in oil; cut melons; raw sprouts; cooked foods of plant origin; foods of animal origin and any other food capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms or the slower growth of Clostridium botulinum shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. If any of these food products are going to be stored at room temperature, time might be used as a public health control with implementing a proper time/temperature control mechanism. The PIC discard the sandwiches(COS).
K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presentedRepeated violation: Some individually packaged desserts and snacks, and others made in the facility but stored on the self-serve area do not have any label.
[CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label that complies with the labeling requirements prescribed by the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, Part 5 and label information shall include:
1. The common name of the food
2. If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food.
3. An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents.
4. The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces cleanRepeated violation: An abundant dust and dirt accumulation was observed on the guards of the walk-in freezer's compressor.
[CA] Clean the dust accumulation immediately.
K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test stripsRepeated violation: There is no approved sanitizer measuring strip to measure the concentration of the chemicals used to sanitize dishes and utensils in the facility.
[CA] Provide approved sanitizer measuring strips for the chemicals used in sanitizing utensils. equipment, and food contact surfaces.