- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Facility was using bare hands to shuck oysters meant ot be consumed raw.
[CA] Gloves shall be worn to minimize bare hand and arm contact with nonprepackaged food that is in a ready-to-eat form.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Raw shelled eggs were found stored above produce in the walk in cooler.
[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.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1. Facility has a non ANSI toaster oven.
2. Facility has a non ANSI ice machine.
[CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).
3. Facility is using an upright cooler approved for non-PHFs to store PHFs.
[CA] The refrigerator that is approved only for prepackaged food items shall not be used to store unpackaged potentially hazardous foods, per manufacturer specifications.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1. The ice handle was in direct contact with ice in the ice bin.
[CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.
2. The scooper handle for the cole slaw was in direct contact with the cole slaw.
[CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
3. Facility was using a bowl to scoop calamari.
[CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
- K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
The handwash sink near the fryers is draining slowly and has a leak at the cold water handle.
[CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Investigate and repair slow draining.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
1. Repeat Violation: Unable to provide a current food manager certification and food handler cards for the employees at the time of inspection.
[CA] Obtain new food manager certification within 60-days of taking ownership.
2. Some of the food handlers lacked food handler certificates upon request.
[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.
- K43: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Repeat Violation: The door of the restroom is missing the self-closing device.
[CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
1.There are holes on the bottom of the walls near the prep sink and three compartment sink.
2. Floor tiles around the grease trap are missing or in disrepair.
3. Floor tiles under the grease collection are in disrepair.
[CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair. Repair affected items with like for like finishes.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Repeat Violation: Cutting knives are being stored in between prep tables at the time of inspection.
[CA] Discontinue placing knives within places that do not get cleaned regularly. Obtain knife holders or magnets to place cutting knives.
[COS] All knives were placed in the 3-compartment sink to be wash, rinse, sanitized.
2. Chlorine at the undercounter dishwasher measured at 0 ppm while actively warewashing.
[CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
[COS] A chlorine solution was made in the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Clam chowder was found on the stove measuring between 100-130F as only the edge of the pot was on the pilot light. Per owner, it had been on the range for an hour.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Clam chowder was reheated to 165F and left on low to maintain at 135F.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Repeat Violation: Hand wash station in the back of the facility is missing paper towels inside of dispenser.
[CA] Hand wash station must be fully stocked and operational at all times.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Repeat Violation: Mold like substance growing within the silicon around the 3-compartment sink.
[CA] Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
- K09: Proper cooling methods
Clam chowder was found cooling in the prep sink with all the ice in the ice bath melted and not having been stirred. Interior middle temperature measured at 140F and the outer edges measured at 110F. Per cook, it had been cooling in the ice bath for an hour and was placed directly in from the stove. Also per PIC, their ice wand broke two days ago and is getting ordered.
[CA] When cooling PHF's, stir frequently to facilitate rapid cooling. Ensure to replace melted ice.
[COS] The melted ice was drained and a new ice bath was made to effectively and quickly cool the rest down.
- K49: Permits available
Facility has gone through a change of ownership without submitting for a change of ownership/facility evaluation.
[CA] The Environmental Health permit is non-transferable. Submit within 48 hours for a Facility Evaluation with this department. Failure to submit will result in facility closure.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
1. The ceiling tiles near the fryers have an accumulation of grease.
[CA] Ensure mechanical ventilation is used as intednded to prevent the accumualtion of grease.
2. The fryers are sticking out more than 6" inches from the hood.
[CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.