- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Measured 25 ppm chlorine sanitizer concentration in the mechanical dishwasher. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse with 50 ppm chlorine, or as per manufacturer's specifications.
- K18: Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP PlanCritical
Facility is conducting on-site reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) for meat and seafood products using commercial vacuum sealer without an approved hazard analysis critical control program (HACCP) or standard operating procedure (SOP). PIC stated all items in refrigeration/freezer were prepared yesterday or today. [CA] Immediately discontinue the use of ROP for food storage and consumer sale. A food facility that packages potentially hazardous food using a ROP method must operate under a HACCP plan which has been approved by the California Department of Public Health. [SA] PIC agreed to open all foods that have been have vacuum sealed for less than 48 hours, and transfer to a plastic Ziplog bag during inspection. Food facility must acquire a HACCP plan with the California Department of Public Health or submit SOP prior to continuing ROP on-site.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Facility lacks appropriate test strips for sanitizer of choice (chlorine). [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Facility lacks food safety manager certification. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.
- K39: Thermometers provided, accurate
Facility lacks probe thermometer for use. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Observed unapproved and domestic equipment in the facility, including "Packsis Perfect Food Sealing System." [CA] Discontinue the use of unapproved equipment. All utensils and 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).
- K09: Proper cooling methods
Observed multiple foods cooling in deep containers fully covered with lid or plastic wrapping. [CA] Cooling foods shall have adequate space for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered or uncovered, and stirred frequently as needed.
- K32: Food properly labeled and honestly presented
Observed multiple pre-packaged items available for sale and customer self-service are missing labeling information. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
In the preparation sink, measured the maximum water temperature at 108F. In the employee restroom, measured the maximum water temperature at 89F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility (100-108F at handwash stations).
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
On the preparation counter, measured raw beef from 48-52F. Per employees, raw beef was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago to be prepped. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Specialist instructed employee to relocate beef into the walk-in cooler until employees are actively prepping.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
1) In the walk-in cooler and freezer, observed foods stored directly on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored six inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
2) In the walk-in cooler, observed foods stored in plastic grocery bags. [CA] Food shall be stored in approved containers with tight fitting lids.
- K49: Permits available
Facility operating permit has expired and is not currently active. [CA] A food facility shall not be open for business without a valid health permit.