Casey's General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Se Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2772
Address: 3349 Mount Vernon Se Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-363-1790
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 09/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/15/2015Non Illness Complaint
  • Light intensity
    Observation: One light bulb is not working above hood in the kitchen. Must replace with shatter resistant bulb. Replace.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables
    storage, maintenance, and removal
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: Test strips for Quat sanitzer just expired in 05/2015. Must have test strips available to ensure proper concentration of sanitizer.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation: 1) Microwave oven in the kitchen has food debris
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Observation: Didn't provide sanitizer at time of inspection in three compartment sink. Must provide QA sanitizer during all business hours. Corrected on site .COS --Observation: Sanitizer concentration in one small backet was too low at (100ppm). Must maintain between 200-400 ppm for proper sanitizing. Corrected on site.COS
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation: Sliding door/ wall behind the beverage and ice machine is damaged, chipping away, solid at the bottom and arround and not cleanable. Walls /doors and physical facility must be cover and be maintained in good repair. Cover the whole or replace all three doors.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: Several working containers were not labeled such as vinegar, oil, and sauce and frosting on prep table and above the prep table. ALL food items taken from original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food.
06/24/2015Regular
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: Numerous handwashing sinks do not have when food employees must wash their hands. ALL handwashing sinks used by food employees SHALL HAVE A SIGN POSTED WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS. The food establishment has some CASEY'S handwashing signs and may keep those up too but these signs are not stating all the information required for the food code. The handwashing sink signs will be mailed and SHALL BE POSTED WHEN RECEIVED.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: Several food items are labeled during this inspection except the FOLLOWING vinegar, oil and oregano. ALL working containers taken from original packaging shall be identified with the common name of the food. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: The current inspection was POSTED BUT covered partially by other paper work and also not very visible due to a rack of cups was in front of the display of the paper work. The cups were moved to another location so the display case for the licenses (FE/RS) and inspections can be viewed at eye level for consumers. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
  • Food is properly labeled
    Observation: 1)The pastry case does not have the large sticker posted on the case stating the ingredients in the pastries/donuts. The sticker is available from Casey's Corporate. Manager stated this facility use to have the sticker but the pastry case was changed. Obtain ingredient labels for allergens and post on the pastry case.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation: A wet wiping cloth was sitting on a food contact surface and not stored in sanitizer. Employee educated and verbalized understanding. ALL working wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces shall be kept in sanitizer between uses. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: The ice scoop was sitting on top of the ice machine and has a LARGE CRACK. This ice machine has a built in ice holder. SHALL use the holder provided or another container that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. REPLACE the ice scoop due to the LARGE CRACK.
  • 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: A small amount of Parmesan cheese shaker was sitting at room temperature. The container states KEEP REFRIGERATED. The Parmesan cheese was discarded during this inspection. New container of cheese was poured into another shaker and placed in the reach in cooler.CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: The exit door does not shut all the way. SHALL have ALL exit doors self closing and tight fitting to prevent entrance of pests and rodents. Repair as needed.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: Various food items were stored in the walk in freezer on the floor. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE KEPT AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
04/18/2014Routine
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Wiping cloth lying on counter near containers of bread dough. Wiping cloths need to be kept in sanitizer solution and used for that one purpose.
  • Food is properly labeled
    Container flour was not labeled and Casey's ice bags do not have a number of the store on them. Squeeze bottles not labeled in deli by prep table. Any food removed from its original container and placed in a different one needs to be identified with the common name of food, esp products that are white as flour, sugar, etc. CORRECTED.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    No thermometer in the reach-in refrigerator under the prep table. One found appears to be broken. A temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the temperatures.
  • Utensils and pressure measuring devices maintained
    1. Found (2) rubber spatulas that were frayed and chipped, not maintained in good condition. CORRECTED. 2. Microwave near condiments and convection oven in deli not clean to sight or touch.
  • Handwashing signage
    No handwashing signs posted in the RR's. A sign notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handsinks used by food employees. Given signs for handwashing.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Container flour was not labeled and Casey's ice bags do not have a number of the store on them. Squeeze bottles not labeled in deli by prep table. Any food removed from its original container and placed in a different one needs to be identified with the common name of food, esp products that are white as flour, sugar, etc. CORRECTED.
  • When to wash
    Observed employee not wash hands after removing gloves and applying new gloves. Wearing gloves do not replace handwashing. All food employees shall clean their hands immediately before engaging in food preparation, before and after changing gloves, and between tasks.
  • Sanitizers
    QA sanitizer to strong >400 ppm, should be between 200-300 ppm.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1. Found (2) rubber spatulas that were frayed and chipped, not maintained in good condition. CORRECTED. 2. Microwave near condiments and convection oven in deli not clean to sight or touch.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Clean floor in walk-in cooler under juice, milk and water bottles. Paper anvd bottles on floor, also clean the floor in front of the urinal in the mens RR.
06/21/2013Routine
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    No thermometer in the reach-in refrigerator under the prep table. One found appears to be broken. A temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the temperatures.
  • When to wash
    Observed employee not wash hands after removing gloves and applying new gloves. Wearing gloves does not replace handwashing. All food employees shall clean their hands immediately before engaging in food preparation, before and after changing gloves, and between tasks.
  • Handwashing signage
    No handwashing signs posted in the RR's. A sign notifying food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handsinks used by food employees. Given signs for handwashing.
  • Sanitizers
    QA sanitizer too strong >400 ppm, should be between 200-300 ppm.
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Wiping cloth lying on counter near containers of bread dough. Wiping cloths need to be kept in sanitizer solution and used for that one purpose.
  • Utensils and pressure measuring devices maintained
    1. Found (2) rubber spatulas that were frayed and chipped, not maintained in good condition. CORRECTED. 2. Microwave near condiments and convection oven in deli not clean to sight or touch.
  • Food is properly labeled
    Container of flour was not labeled and Casey's ice bags do not have a number of the store on them. Squeeze bottles not labeled in deli by prep table. Any food removed from its original container and placed in a different one needs to be identified with the common name of food, esp products that are white as flour, sugar, etc. CORRECTED.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Container of flour was not labeled and Casey's ice bags do not have a number of the store on them. Squeeze bottles not labeled in deli by prep table. Any food removed from its original container and placed in a different one needs to be identified with the common name of food, esp products that are white as flour, sugar, etc. CORRECTED.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1. Found (2) rubber spatulas that were frayed and chipped, not maintained in good condition. CORRECTED. 2. Microwave near condiments and convection oven in deli not clean to sight or touch.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Clean floor in walk-in cooler under juice, milk and water bottles. Paper and bottles on floor, also clean the floor in front of the urinal in the mens RR.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials used and applied
    QA sanitizer too strong >400 ppm, should be between 200-300 ppm.
06/21/2013Routine

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