Austin Blues Bbq, 210 3rd Se Ave Ste 2 Cedar Rapids, Ia 52401, , IA - inspection findings and violations



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Name: AUSTIN BLUES BBQ
Address: 210 3rd Se Ave Ste 2 Cedar Rapids, Ia 52401, IA
Phone: 319-378-4777
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 02/25/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observation: Raw shelled eggs being stored in upright reach-in over produce. Food must be stored in manner to prevent contamination. Store ready-to eat foods above raw eggs.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: 1)Food prep sink is not easily movable. Mount to wall and seal w/sink juncture with caulk. 2) Gaskets on upright cooler in back are torn and in disrepair. All equipment must be maintained according to manufacturer. Replace as needed.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: Using soapy water to wipe down counters. Must use approved chemical for sanitizing counters and food contact surfaces, such as chlorine, QA or iodine. Establishment using chlorine maintained at 50 ppm in 3 compartment sink.
  • Protecting food from environmental contamination
    Observation: Potatoes are being stored on the floor in the back storage area. All food and food items must be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor. Move potatoes.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation: Sprat bottle of unknown chemical was not labeled. All working containers of chemicals must be labeled with common name of product. Emptied during inspection.
  • Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
    Observation: Left over bake potatoes are being cooled in tin foil wrap. This method can create an environment conducive to the growth of pathogens. Left over potatoes should be unwrapped to ensure proper cooling. Potato discarded during inspection. CORRECTED
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation:Kitchen line hand sink was blocked by cart at start of inspection. Hand sinks must be accessible for hand washing at all times. Moved during inspection. CORRECTED
02/25/2015Regular
  • Poisonous or toxic materials used and applied
    A spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer was tested too strong. Must maintain chlorine sanitizer between 50 to 100ppm. Corrected at time of inspection
  • Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment
    1) Visable buildup on ice machine chute. Must clean more frequently. 2) Food buildup on top of the inside of microwave. Clean as needed.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1) Visable buildup on ice machine chute. Must clean more frequently. 2) Food buildup on top of the inside of microwave. Clean as needed.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Didn't have sanitizer availale to clean food contact surface at front. Use sanitizer to spray counter tops and other food contact surfaces to prevent food borne illness. Sanitizer is the most effective way to ensure surface are clean. Corrected at time of inspection
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Raw eggs were stored above bottle drinks in reach-in cooler at front. Raw animal food must be stored on bottom shelf below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. Corrected at time of inspection
11/06/2013Routine

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