K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesPHFs within reach in next to cashier station was measured between 44-45*F at the time of inspection.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having unit serviced by contractor.
K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, useHood filters have dust build up on them at the time of inspection.
[CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityBulk storage container lids in the back of the facility are damaged at the time of inspection.
[CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, storedSanitizer bucket was measured at 25PPM of chlorine at the time of inspection.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
[COS] PIC made new sanitizer bucket; re-measured at 100PPM.
K26: Approved thawing methods used; frozen foodRaw steak is being thawed within two buckets, noted on the floor at the time of inspection.
[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.
- Recommend thawing food within the prep sink on site.
REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.