PHF/TCS food maintained at 135°F or above, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time us used as a public health control Observation:One buffet table holding below 135*. Unit was turned up and proper temperature was reached. Corrected.
Air drying of equipment and utensils Observation: Pans stacked wet on shelves.
Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observation:Raw shell eggs and raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler. Items were moved to correct storage. Corrected.
09/22/2015
Regular
Miscellaneous sources of contamination Observation:Bowls used to dispense bulk foods in kitchen. Corrected.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observation:Food items stored on floor.
Air drying of equipment and utensils Observation: Many pans stacked wet on shelves.
Ice used as exterior coolant not used as a food Observation: Jugs of beverages stored inside of ice machine. Corrected
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: Cut melon on salad bar holding > 41*. Ice added-Corrected.
Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers Observation: Some items out for self-service not covered.
Foods are cooled using appropriate methods Observation: Cooked pasta cooling in large plastic tub. Cooling guidance document issued.
07/29/2014
Routine
Foods are cooled using appropriate methods Observation: Large plastic tubs used to cool cooked potatoes.
Handwashing signage Observation: Hand washing signs not present at hand sinks in restrooms.
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