Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events Observation:Information provided to new owners regarding this requirement. Currently no separate clean up kit or procedure is available.
When to wash Observation:Observed staff come from front service area and into back prep, grab ladle w/ hand on scoop part. Did not wash hands and should have. Discussed on site. Facility is lacking a conveniently located handsink.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observation:cheese that was in walk in cooler had been broken down from original container-there is no date mark. RTEs need dates and are to be used or discarded within 7 days.
Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment Observation:A certified manager will needed. Up to 6 months will be allowed for the facility.
A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods Observation:Depending on menu items offered-a thin tip thermometer is needed.If menu changes, please contact our your inspector. Accurate probe thermometers need to be available and routinely used.
Frozen PHF/TCS foods are properly slacked and thawed Observation:Observed staff member "thawing soup" from bag in microwave and then was placing into cooler. If a microwave is used to thaw, the cooking process must be continued completely to service. This current practice must be discontinued ASAP.
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation:This older building is a bit rough and needs some refurbishment. New owners are working on plans for improvements.
Handwashing sinks-Numbers, capacities, location, and placement Observation: handsink placement is lacking. Two areas are being used as prep areas and neither has a hand wash sink. This will need to be remedy. Recent ownership change. In the mean time proper handwashing must be ensured for individuals working with any food.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Observation:Some lights are not properly shielded over food prep areas, warewash areas and in customer reach in areas.
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