Cooters, 729 1st Sw Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: COOTERS
Address: 729 1st Sw Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-826-2575
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 12/04/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Hand drying provided
    Didn't provide paper towels near by hand sink in bar. Each handwashing sink must be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    1) Ice scoop was laying on ice in ice bin. Keep the handle up on the ice scoop in the ice to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. 2) Observed cleaned glasses were stored on wiping cloths in the cabinet. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface. 3) The inside of the microwave has food buildup. Clean as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4) The inside of pop nozzle holder has visable buildup. Must clean more frequently to prevent contamination and bacteria buildup.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    1) Flooring in the back room is chipped and has pieces missing, can be a trip hazard and not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent. Repair. REPEAT VIOLATION. 2) Both restroom doors do not close tight. The toilet room shall provide a tight fitting and self-closing door. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
    1) Ice scoop was laying on ice in ice bin. Keep the handle up on the ice scoop in the ice to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. 2) Observed cleaned glasses were stored on wiping cloths in the cabinet. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface. 3) The inside of the microwave has food buildup. Clean as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4) The inside of pop nozzle holder has visable buildup. Must clean more frequently to prevent contamination and bacteria buildup.
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • 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
    Fan in men's restroom appears not be functioning. Repair to keep room free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Exterior door has light showing around outer edges. Must seal outer edges to prevent entry of pest. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1) Ice scoop was laying on ice in ice bin. Keep the handle up on the ice scoop in the ice to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. 2) Observed cleaned glasses were stored on wiping cloths in the cabinet. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface. 3) The inside of the microwave has food buildup. Clean as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4) The inside of pop nozzle holder has visable buildup. Must clean more frequently to prevent contamination and bacteria buildup.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Ice in the ice bin was uncovered. Ice must be covered except when in immediate use.
  • Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment
    1) Ice scoop was laying on ice in ice bin. Keep the handle up on the ice scoop in the ice to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. 2) Observed cleaned glasses were stored on wiping cloths in the cabinet. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface. 3) The inside of the microwave has food buildup. Clean as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4) The inside of pop nozzle holder has visable buildup. Must clean more frequently to prevent contamination and bacteria buildup.
  • Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
    Didn't replace a new sanitizer on this morning. Must have sanitizer made druing all business hours and replace as needed to prevent buildup of bacteria and spread of disease.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Didn't have both QA and chlorine test kit. The facility uses QA sanitizer to wash dishes, and chlorine sanitizer to clean counter top. Must provide both kinds of sanitizer test strips to ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration is maintained between 50 -100 ppm, and QA sanitizer concentration is maintained between 200 - 400 ppm.
12/04/2013Routine

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