ROUTINE INSPECTION
Routine inspection conducted in conjunction with CO0159772.
7 reported violations
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
In drawer coolers, observed handles for utensils are stored in direct contact with foods. [CA] The scoop handle shall be stored in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
- K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical
Observed strand of hair inside container of sun-dried tomatoes at the front preparation unit. [CA] Food shall be protected from contamination and adulteration. [COS] Container of food was voluntarily condemned and discarded at the time of inspection.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior panel of the ice machine. No active contamination of food observed at time of inspection. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Observed soiled wiping cloths stored directly on food preparation counters. Measured wiping cloths bucket at 0 ppm quaternary ammonia sanitizer. [CA] Wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizing concentration when not in active use.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Observed multiple drain and fruit flies in the food preparation area, particularly by the coffee station and by the bananas in the kitchen. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be kept free of vermin and other non-disease carrying insects, flies, gnats, ants, and weevils.
- K09: Proper cooling methods
In the under counter cooler, observed cooked tofu cooling while fully covered in plastic wrapping. In the walk-in cooler, observed beans cooling in a deep, plastic container. [CA] 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.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
At the cook line, measured pooled eggs at 48F. Per PIC, pooled eggs were removed from refrigeration unit less than 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. Observed pooled eggs is stored in container which is not making direct contact with ice bath. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] More ice was added into the ice bath to facilitate rapid cooling.