ROUTINE INSPECTION
Note: rice dispenser was not operable so Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC) was not in use at the time of inspection. Discussed TPHC with Manager. Facility cooks and cools down mushroom with vegetables, tofu, and broccoli. Facility's permit to be upgraded to FP14.
7 reported violations
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
At the prep line cooler, cut tomatoes measured between 41F - 47F. Metal container filled past the fill line/overstacked. Cut tomatoes placed into the unit approximately 30 minutes prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Food shall be cold held at 41F or below. Discontinue overstacking food. [SA]: Cut tomatoes that's past the fill line were removed and relocated to another cooling unit to cool down.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Front hand sink partially blocked by pitcher in basin. [CA]: All hand sinks shall be accessible at all times.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
*REPEAT VIOLATION* One food handler training is expired and one is missing. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
1. *REPEAT VIOLATION* Soiled wet wiping cloths stored on work surfaces without being placed back into their sanitizer buckets in between uses. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer when not actively being used. 2. Sanitizer bucket close to the hand sink measured below 200 ppm of Quat ammonium sanitizer. [CA]: Wiping cloths used for sanitizing work surfaces must be stored inside their sanitizer buckets containing at least 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm Quat sanitizer when not actively being used. For Quat sanitizer, ensure solution is between 65F - 75F per manufacturer's instructions.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
*REPEAT VIOLATION* Washed and wet utensils and equipment stacked on top of each other. [CA] Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Leak observed from front hand sink's cold water valve. [CA]: Repair leak and maintain hand sink in good condition.
- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
In the walk in cooler, tofu measured between 58F - 60F and mushroom with vegetables measured between 55F - 58F. Manager stated food items were cooked 6 hours prior to measurement. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours (6 hours total). Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS]: Food items voluntarily discarded.