Food storage containers identified with common name of food Observation: food containers which contain dry goods removed from original packaging (sugar, etc) should have bins labeled so food and non food are not confused
Protecting food from environmental contamination Observation: coconut cream pie did not have a cover while sitting on counter for display. Be sure to cover with cake lid if not able to fit in display case to protect from environmental contamination
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: ice in butter container for self service had melted and packets were 68deg. Be sure to replenish ice as needed throughout day to maintain 41deg or less. Half and Half should be kept on ice or in a insulated container. It was 69deg today.
08/27/2015
Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/11/2014
Follow Up LOC
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: kitchen fridge not cold enough-47.6deg-should be 41 or less. Several items should not be stored at room temperature but should be kept under refrigeration at all times: french silk pie (cream pie) was 76deg, snicker cheesecake 72deg, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting 74deg. These are all potentially hazardous foods and are not shelf stable. Please discard. Quiche in fridge was still 64deg from sitting out. This has been sitting out too long and needs to be kept in refrigerator until closer to time of sale.
Handwashing cleanser, availability Observation: hand soap is needed at kitchen hand sink
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation: refridgerators need thermometers to monitor to make sure unit is working properly
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observation: ice machine needs cleaning-mold growing on water parts
Foods are cooled using appropriate methods Observation: soup cooling on countertop (potato 120deg, mushroom 107deg) should be placed under refrigeration once falls below 135deg to ensure quick cooling.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: test strips are needed to check sanitizer level for manual warewashing
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