Burkes Bar & Grill, 1221 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: BURKES BAR & GRILL
Address: 1221 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-512-1485
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 02/01/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Raw animal foods separated from each other during storage, separation, holding, and display
    Observation: Raw chicken was stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Corrected by placing chicken on bottom shelf.
  • 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: Three coolers in the kitchen did not have thermometers. The white mini-fridge in the bar, holding perishable items did not have a thermometer.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation: The hand washing sink in the bar area did not have soap available.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation: Fog machine cleaner and solution were stored on top of the ice bin. Corrected by moving to designated area.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: The filters above the fryer in the kitchen, the top rack of the white mini-fridge in the bar area, the white shelving in the upright cooler in the kitchen area all need to be cleaned.
  • Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitation - temp, pH, concentration, and hardness
    Observation: The sanitizer solution in both three compartment sinks, and the sanitizer buckets was weak.
  • 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: The white mini-fridge in the bar area was holding milk, juice, cut lemons and limes at 48 degrees. Corrected by moving perishable food into a different mini-fridge in the bar. Also the white refrigerator in the kitchen area was holding sliced cheese at 48 degrees and sliced tomatoes at 50 degrees. Corrected by turning cooler down.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation: Multiple wet and dry wiping cloths were not properly stored in sanitizer buckets.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: The hand washing sink in the bar area did not have required signage. Corrected by posting sign.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: Boxes of food were stored on the floor of the freezer. Corrected by moving to shelving.
02/01/2016Regular
  • Sanitizers
    Observation:The quat sanitizer is over 400 ppm. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Filters need cleaning.
09/10/2015Regular
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation:Doors have space to allow rodent entry.
  • Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
    Observation:Dented cans on shelf. Removed from shelf during this inspection.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Equipment needs cleaned in the prep area.
01/27/2015Regular
  • Hand drying provided
    Observation:No paper towel at the hand sink in the bar.
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation:Open ceiling tile in the prep area. The floor is in bad repair in the walk in cooler.
  • 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:Thermometers are missing in the refrigerator and the 2 door sliding cooler.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation:No hand washing sign in the ladies restroom. Corrected.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation:No hand soap at the hand sink in the bar area.
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation:W-D 40 and misc items are stored over and on the ice machine.
04/23/2014Routine
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    No thermometer in the small cooler in the bar area.
09/09/2013Routine
  • Outer openings are protected
    Back door has space to allow rodent entry.
  • Indoor and outdoor surfaces
    Open and or missing ceiling tile in the store room with the ice machine.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    No thermometer in the small cooler at the serve station.
  • Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
    Over seven day hold on chili soup in the walk in cooler. Thrown out during this inspection.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Uncovered straws and single serve cups and lids are stored without protection at the service bar.
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Open beverage in the prep area-corrected.
  • Sanitizers
    Quat sanitizer is over 500 ppm. Corrected.
03/27/2013Routine

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