| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 02/03/2015 | Physical Recheck |
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Observation: Eggs are cooked to order for breakfast. There is no consumer advisory posted along with a disclosure of menu items.
- Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
Observation: Several packages of sliced roast beef in gravy that does not have a stamp of inspection from USDA or State are in the retail reach in freezer. Corrected on site.
- Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning
Observation: The manual warewash consists of ware being washed, rinsed, and air dryed. There is no sanitizing step. All ware must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dryed.
- Food is properly labeled
Observation:Packaged foods shall contain labeling information as discussed on prior inspection reports. Repeat violation and must be corrected.
- Handwashing cleanser, availability
Observation: There was no handsoap at the handsink behind the counter. Corrected on site.
- Hand drying provided
Observation:There were no paper towels for drying hands at the back handsink. Corrected on site.
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01/29/2015 | Regular |
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Observation: No sanitizer strips for testing a Quat. based sanitizer.
- Packaged foods shall comply with standard of identity requirements
Observation: Several ziplock bags filled with homemade goodies not labeled according to standard of identity requirement. Repeat violation.
- Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
Observation: Employee was eating and drinking a non lidded beverage behind food counter. Corrected on site.
- 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: Observed hot holding hot dogs on hot dog roller at 111*. Corrected on site.
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01/23/2014 | Physical Recheck |
- Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers
Observation: : Parts are said to be on order for repairs needed to eliminate frost and ice issues in the reach-in freezer as described on the previous report.
- Packaged foods shall comply with standard of identity requirements
Observation: Packaged foods still do not comply with basic labeling requirements of state an federal laws. Repeat Violation. See note below.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observation: Observed cooked potatoes and bagged chicken not datemarked - Disposed of. Repeat Violation
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Observation: Consumer advisory has not been addressed from the previous inspection. Repeat Violation. See note below
- Safe, unadulterated, honestly presented
Observation: Several containers of chicken, salads, and beans were disposed of due to no datemarking or exceeding the seven day datemarking requirement for the control of Listeria. Repeat Violation.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Observation: Quaternary Ammonia is said to be used as sanitizer at the warewash sink and no test strips could be located for checking proper concentrations.
- Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
Observation: Clean all utensil storage areas. Repeat Violations
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01/06/2014 | Physical Recheck |
- Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers
Observation: Parts are said to be on order for repairs needed to eliminate frost and ice issues in the reach-in freezer as described on the previous report.
- Food is properly labeled
Observation:Packaged foods still do not comply with basic labeling requirements of state an federal laws. Repeat Violation. See note below.
- Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
Observation: Clean all utensil storage areas. Repeat Violations.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observation: Observed cooked potatoes and bagged chicken not datemarked - Disposed of. Repeat Violation.
- Safe, unadulterated, honestly presented
Observation: Several containers of chicken, salads, and beans were disposed of due to no datemarking or exceeding the seven day datemarking requirement for the control of Listeria. Repeat Violation.
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Observation: Consumer advisory has not been addressed from the previous inspection. Repeat Violation. See note below.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Observation: Quaternary Ammonia is said to be used as sanitizer at the warewash sink and no test strips could be located for checking proper concentrations.
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01/06/2014 | Physical Recheck |
- Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
Observation: Observed pasta salad dated 12-3 in the kitchen reach-in cooler that was disposed of due to being beyond the seven day datemarking requirements. --Observation: Observed chicken, noodles, pea salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, soup, etc., that were not datemarked in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Repeat violation.
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
Observation: Observed heavy buildup on the air circulation fan used in kitchen.
- Posting inspection reports
Observation: Most recent inspection report not posted for public viewing. Repeat Violation.
- Reminder statement
Observation: Consumer Advisory language must be posted as discussed. Repeat Violation.
- Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
Observation: Observed soiled utensil storage. Observed soiled three compartment warewash sink.
- Food is properly labeled
Observation: Packaged foods shall contain labeling information as discussed on prior inspection reports. Repeat violation and must be corrected
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observation: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in both the kitchen reach-in cooler and the store self-serve cooler. Repeat violation. Today's inventory was corrected onsite, but storage practices must change for long-term compliance.
- Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
Observation: Observed two tightly sealed bags of yesterdays re-purposed chicken at 44 and 45 degrees after cooling overnight - disposed of. Repeat violation.
- Protecting food from environmental contamination
Observation: Tongs or other means of protecting taco shells from cross contamination at the customer self-serve buffet line is needed. --Observation: Observed heavy frost or frozen condensate covering frozen foods in reach-in freezer. This frost or ice is not safe for consumption and all food must be protected from being cross-contaminated from it.
- Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitation - temp, pH, concentration, and hardness
Observation: Improper warewashing procedures. All ware shall be washed, rinsed, then sanitized and allowed to air dry in commercial kitchens.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
Observation: General cleaning throughout the kitchen is needed. Repeat violation.
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12/21/2013 | Physical Recheck |
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Repeat violation.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observed soiled utensil storage. Observed soiled three compartment warewash sink.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in both the kitchen reach-in cooler and the store self-serve cooler. Repeat violation. Today's inventory was corrected onsite, but storage practices must change for long-term compliance.
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
Observed heavy buildup on the air circulation fan used in kitchen.
- Food is properly labeled
Packaged foods shall contain labeling information as discussed on prior inspection reports. Repeat violation and must be corrected.
- Posting of a valid license
Repeat violation.
- Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
Observed pasta salad dated 12-3 in the kitchen reach-in cooler that was disposed of due to being beyond the seven day datemarking requirements.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning throughout the kitchen is needed. Repeat violation.
- Warewashing equipment
cleaning frequency, operation, use limitations, and clean solutions
- Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers
Observed heavy frost or frozen condensate covering frozen foods in reach-in freezer. This frost or ice is not safe for consumption and all food must be protected from being cross-contaminated from it. Tongs or other means of protecting taco shells from cross contamination at the customer self-serve buffet line is needed.
- Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
Observed two tightly sealed bags of yesterdays re-purposed chicken at 44 and 45 degrees after cooling overnight - disposed of. Repeat violation.
- Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
Improper warewashing procedures. All ware shall be washed, rinsed, then sanitized and allowed to air dry in commercial kitchens.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observed chicken, noodles, pea salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, soup, etc., that were not datemarked in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Repeat violation.
- Ice used as exterior coolant not used as a food
Observed heavy frost or frozen condensate covering frozen foods in reach-in freezer. This frost or ice is not safe for consumption and all food must be protected from being cross-contaminated from it. Tongs or other means of protecting taco shells from cross contamination at the customer self-serve buffet line is needed.
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12/21/2013 | Routine |
- Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
Observed pasta salad dated 12-3 in the kitchen reach-in cooler that was disposed of due to being beyond the seven day datemarking requirements.
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Repeat violation.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning throughout the kitchen is needed. Repeat violation.
- Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
Improper warewashing procedures. All ware shall be washed, rinsed, then sanitized and allowed to air dry in commercial kitchens.
- Food is properly labeled
Packaged foods shall contain labeling information as discussed on prior inspection reports. Repeat violation and must be corrected.
- Warewashing equipment
cleaning frequency, operation, use limitations, and clean solutions
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Observed chicken, noodles, pea salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, soup, etc., that were not datemarked in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Repeat violation.
- Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
Observed two tightly sealed bags of yesterdays re-purposed chicken at 44 and 45 degrees after cooling overnight - disposed of. Repeat violation.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observed soiled utensil storage. Observed soiled three compartment warewash sink.
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
Observed heavy buildup on the air circulation fan used in kitchen.
- Posting of a valid license
Repeat violation.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in both the kitchen reach-in cooler and the store self-serve cooler. Repeat violation. Today's inventory was corrected onsite, but storage practices must change for long-term compliance.
- Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers
Observed heavy frost or frozen condensate covering frozen foods in reach-in freezer. This frost or ice is not safe for consumption and all food must be protected from being cross-contaminated from it. Tongs or other means of protecting taco shells from cross contamination at the customer self-serve buffet line is needed.
- Ice used as exterior coolant not used as a food
Observed heavy frost or frozen condensate covering frozen foods in reach-in freezer. This frost or ice is not safe for consumption and all food must be protected from being cross-contaminated from it. Tongs or other means of protecting taco shells from cross contamination at the customer self-serve buffet line is needed.
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12/21/2013 | Routine |
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Heavily soiled ice chutes on the Pepsi fountain pop machine - in addition to the ice storage bins. Repeat Violation.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Repeat Violation.
- Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
Observed chicken and taco meat on hot buffet line at 110* - Reheated to 165*. Observed chicken breasts in hot hold unit at 115* - Reheated to 165* Hot and cold holding document left for reference. Repeat Violation. --Observed Pasta salad in reach-in cooler dated 8-31 at 43* - Disposed of. Observed Pea salad in reach-in cooler at 45* - Disposed of.
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Guidance Document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Consumer Advisory for under cooked animal foods (eggs, etc.) is still required. Guidance document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning needed in kitchen including utensil drawers.
- Food is properly labeled
Still no attempt to label packaged foods produced in house with the required labeling information. Guidance Document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observed two broken lids with plastic missing on top of the ice storage bin for the Pepsi fountain machine. Repeat Violation.
- Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
Observed large volumn of mashed potatoes stored in reach-in cooler in tightly sealed plastic containers at 85* over six hours after prep - Disposed of. Observed large volumn of reworked chicken in sealed bags over 50* from last night - Disposed of. Cooling Methods document was left for reference and in-house procedures shall be changed to comply with the required cooling timeframes.
- Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
Frozen undated bags of Beef & Noodles, made off-site in an unlicensed kitchen, is considered not from an approved source. Disposed of.
- Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
Thin probe, tip sensitive digital thermometer required. Repeat Violation.
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observed large volumn of mashed potatoes stored in reach-in cooler in tightly sealed plastic containers at 85* over six hours after prep - Disposed of. Observed large volumn of reworked chicken in sealed bags over 50* from last night - Disposed of. Cooling Methods document was left for reference and in-house procedures shall be changed to comply with the required cooling timeframes.
- Handwashing cleanser, availability
Kitchen hand sink.
- Posting of a valid license
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09/05/2013 | Routine |
- Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
Guidance Document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observed large volumn of mashed potatoes stored in reach-in cooler in tightly sealed plastic containers at 85* over six hours after prep - Disposed of. Observed large volumn of reworked chicken in sealed bags over 50* from last night - Disposed of. Cooling Methods document was left for reference and in-house procedures shall be changed to comply with the required cooling timeframes.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Heavily soiled ice chutes on the Pepsi fountain pop machine - in addition to the ice storage bins. Repeat Violation.
- Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
Thin probe, tip sensitive digital thermometer required. Repeat Violation.
- Posting of a valid license
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning needed in kitchen including utensil drawers.
- Food is properly labeled
Still no attempt to label packaged foods produced in house with the required labeling information. Guidance Document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observed two broken lids with plastic missing on top of the ice storage bin for the Pepsi fountain machine. Repeat Violation.
- Handwashing cleanser, availability
Kitchen hand sink.
- Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
Consumer Advisory for under cooked animal foods (eggs, etc.) is still required. Guidance document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
- Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
Frozen undated bags of Beef & Noodles, made off-site in an unlicensed kitchen, is considered not from an approved source. Disposed of.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Repeat Violation.
- Cooked PHF/TCS food cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F or below in 6 hours
Observed large volumn of mashed potatoes stored in reach-in cooler in tightly sealed plastic containers at 85* over six hours after prep - Disposed of. Observed large volumn of reworked chicken in sealed bags over 50* from last night - Disposed of. Cooling Methods document was left for reference and in-house procedures shall be changed to comply with the required cooling timeframes.
- Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
Observed Pasta salad in reach-in cooler dated 8-31 at 43* - Disposed of. Observed Pea salad in reach-in cooler at 45* - Disposed of. --Observed chicken and taco meat on hot buffet line at 110* - Reheated to 165*. Observed chicken breasts in hot hold unit at 115* - Reheated to 165* Hot and cold holding document left for reference. Repeat Violation.
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09/05/2013 | Routine |
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