Aurora Borealis, 1620 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 - inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: AURORA BOREALIS
Address: 1620 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-424-6128
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 10/12/2015
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Sanitizers
    Observation:The sanitizer was over 600 ppm in the 3 compartment sink. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation:The chemical in the spray bottle did not test out to be a sanitizer. Dumped and corrected during this inspection.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation:Dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized, however the sanitizer is being washed off. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Inpsection reports are not posted for public viewing.
 10/12/2015Regular
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:Knife for slicing is stored in between equipment. Corrected by moving during this inspection.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation:Chemical cleaner for the espresso machine is stored on top of the machine and with cups, etc. Corrected by moving during this inspection.
  • Warewashing sinks in establishments serving alcoholis beverages
    Observation:Dishes and utensils are being washed, sanitized and rinsed. Correct with instruction on how to wash, rinse,sanitize and air dry.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation:The last inspection was not posted. It would be recommended to move the license and inspection to a different spot to avoid spillage on the reports.
 04/06/2015Regular
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation:No quat test papers could be found on site. Manager contacted.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation:All food work area's must be sanitized after cleaning. No sanitizer was mixed up for use today. Manager was contacted.
  • Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
    Observation:Dishes are washed and rinsed. Direction was given on santizing after rinsing them. Manager was contacted.
  • Safe, unadulterated, honestly presented
    Observation:Outdated food in the refrigerator. Removed during this inspection and discarded.
 05/22/2014Routine
  • Food is properly labeled
    Dry ingredients are unlabeled in the storage area.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Heavy frost on food boxes in the upright freezer.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials displayed for retail sale separated form food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Spray bottles of chemicals are stored on top of the ice machine. Corrected.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    The dipper well was not running while utensils were stored in it.
 10/16/2013Routine
  • Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitizing temperatures
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
 09/05/2013Routine

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