ROUTINE INSPECTION
4 reported violations
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
MAJOR: 1) Countertop warmer measured to have: -Beef and stock at 99F -Beef soup at 102F -Cooked radishes at 119F 2) Rice in rice cooker measured to be 108F. [CA] Keep foods at 135F and above for hot holding. [COS] All items were VC&D and then new foods were reheated for countertop warmer. Warmer dial was turned up to high to keep PHFs at 135F and above. MINOR: 1) Reach in cooler across from soup area measured to have: -Beef stock base at 47F -Fried onions in pork fat at 48F -Ambient temperature at 50F Per operator all items were stocked inside cooler at opening about 1.5 hours prior. [CA] Keep PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. [COS] All items in upright cooler was moved into under the counter cooler next to upright. 2) Ice bath for battered pork observed to be no in contact with container of pork. [CA] Add ice and water to ice bath and maintain ice water level to partially submerge sides of PHF containers. [COS] Ice water was added to allow ice water to submerge side of raw pork tenderlions
- K09: Proper cooling methods
1) Braised beef observed to be kept in small containers next to microwave measuring 89F. Per employee beef was cooked about 1.5 hours prior. Per operator is kept on countertop and when slow beef is then placed into cooler to finish cooling down. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. 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. Recommend beef is portioned into small containers are placed inside working cooler to rapidly cool beef. 2) Beef soup measured to be 154F and wonton soup base measured to be 165F. Both items were in large pots with lids on. Per operator both soups are taken off the stove in the last hour and will be kept on countertop until reheated as needed. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids. When cooling PHF's, stir frequently to facilitate rapid cooling. [COS] Both soups were brought to stove and kept hot.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Raw pork and beef observed to be stored above containers of tofu. [CA] Store ready to eat foods above raw meats and animal products.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Flies in back of facility especially by dish washing area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.