Foods are cooled using appropriate methods Observed vegetable soup cooling in large plastic bucket. Inspector discussed several ways to improve cooling procedures.
05/01/2013
Routine
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings Observed light shield missing on light above fryers. Observed ceiling tiles missing in area next to walk-in cooler.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Observed light shield missing on light above fryers. Observed ceiling tiles missing in area next to walk-in cooler.
Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked Observed menus do not identify specific items that may be served undercooked.
Miscellaneous sources of contamination Observed food not properly covered and protected from contamination in small kitchen freezer.
Smoke free air act Observed no smoking signage not posted at entrance.
Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods Observed food employee preparing ready-to-eat sandwiches with bare hands. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed server handling lemon for drinks with bare hands. Corrected at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils are adequately rinsed after washing Observed rinse step of 3 compartment sink sequence not being completed in kitchen & bar 3 compartment sinks. Corrected at time of inspection.
Handwashing signage Observed no handwashing sign posted at main kitchen handsink and bar handsink.
Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observed raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods in main line tall cooler. Observed raw eggs stored above vegetables in walk-in cooler.
PHF/TCS food that is cooked and cooled on premises is reheated within 2 hours to 165°F or above for 15 seconds for hot holding Observed clam chowder, red sauce and white sauce not properly being re-heated to 165* within 2 hours. Corrected at time of inspection.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observed several potentially hazardous, read-to-eat foods not properly datemarked.
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