Big Muddy's, 710 N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIG MUDDY'S
Address: 710 N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319)753-1699
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/07/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Observation: There were cutting boards in bad repair.
  • Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
    Observation: The concentration of chlorine sanitizer of the dishwashing machine was not adequate to properly sanitize dishes. Owner called Reinhart at time of inspection, Reinhart was on the way to correct violation today.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The microwaves were soiled on the inside and outside.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observation: There was wetnesting of clean dishes.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of materials that are: durable, corrosion-resistant, non absorbent
    can withstand repeated warewashing
07/07/2015Regular
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation: The floor in the beer walk-in cooler and the flooring in the backroom were in bad repair.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: The front east door and the rear receiving door were not insect/rodent tight.
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (non-PHF/TCS)
    Observation: The ice machine interior lip and interworkings were soiled.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of materials that are: durable, corrosion-resistant, non absorbent
    can withstand repeated warewashing
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The fan guards in the walk-in coolers and A/C ceiling vents were dusty. There were soiled pop nozzles/ice chute and mixer head. There were unsealed backboards cabinet shelving.
07/11/2014Routine
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation: There was a broken light diffuser above the make line cooler. Near the make line cooler, the corner of the wall was in bad repair. The floor near the north pop machine was in bad repair.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: The exterior receiving door was not insect/rodent tight.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: Floors underneath equipment and along walls were soiled.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: The McCall cooler door seal was in bad repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: Exteriors/handles of equipment were soiled
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of materials that are: durable, corrosion-resistant, non absorbent
    can withstand repeated warewashing
  • A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
    Observation: Establishment did not have a thin tipped thermometer.
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    Observation: The interworkings of the ice machine was soiled. Establishment was in progress of cleaning the areas of concern during time of inspection. The undercarriage of the tabletop mixer was soiled- Corrected at inspection.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Observation: There were cutting boards in bad repair.
03/12/2014Routine
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
12/12/2013Routine
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer between use. There was a broken light diffuser in the kitchen. Fan guards in the walk-in coolers were dusty. The exteriors and handles of equipment were soiled
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
    There were dusty ceiling vents.
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    The can opener/holster and mixer head were soiled. There were damaged pots and pans
  • Ventilation hood system and filters designed to be cleanable, prevent dripping, and are adequate to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings
    There were dusty ceiling vents.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Date marking was not consistent.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    The can opener/holster and mixer head were soiled. There were damaged pots and pans
  • Food temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1°C or ±2°F in the intended range of use
    There was a broken thermometer in the northwestern walk-in cooler.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Floors soiled especially under equipment in kitchen and walk-in coolers. The employee restroom door was not self closing.
  • Equipment and utensils-durability and strength
    The can opener/holster and mixer head were soiled. There were damaged pots and pans
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Steam table being used to reheat sauteed onions at 121.5 and gravy at 101.1 degrees. --Food items exceeded 41 degrees
  • Laundry facilities
    requirement, location, and use
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    There was food stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
11/21/2013Routine
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Sanitizer bucket in excess of required concentration. There were chemicals stored on top of the dishwashing machine. Both corrected at inspection.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    *Repeat Violation* There were cutting boards and plastic food containers in bad repair.
  • Outer openings are protected
    The rear doors are not insect/rodent tight.
  • Sanitizers
    Sanitizer bucket in excess of required concentration. There were chemicals stored on top of the dishwashing machine. Both corrected at inspection.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    There was soiled cooler shelving and handles/exterior of equipment. The fan guards in the walk-in cooler were soiled.
05/15/2013Routine

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