Foods are cooled using appropriate methods Observation: Soup cooling in walk-in cooler completely covered. Vented cover during inspection.
Common name-working containers Observation: Working container of bleach sanitizer was not labeled. Container was labeled during inspection.
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observation: Ice scoop stored directly on top of large ice machine in grill area.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observation: Packaged ketchup and mustard stored directly on floor in kitchen.
Cutting surfaces maintained Observation: Deep scored cutting board near grill area.
Storage of clean equipment and utensils Observation: Stacking wet pots on top of each other after washing.
Poisonous or toxic materials used and applied Observation: Bleach sanitizer test over 400ppm. Was diluted to 100ppm during insepction. Employee was using degreaser to clean food contact surfaces, educated on importance of sanitizer.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: No chlorine test strips for dish machine behind bar area or bleach-water sanitizer. Test strips were ordered during inspection.
02/16/2016
Regular
Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment Observed table mounted can opener not kept clean. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed microwave not kept clean. Observed utensils storage shelves made of wood.
Other personal care items - storage Observed employee coats stored in contact with food products.
Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days Observed cooked ribs and pasta that have exceeded 7 day requirement. Voluntarily discarded.
Use of cast iron, wood, or nonstick coatings as a food contact surface Observed table mounted can opener not kept clean. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed microwave not kept clean. Observed utensils storage shelves made of wood.
Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths Observed fan in dish area not kept clean. Observed wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer solution between uses.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observed fan in dish area not kept clean. Observed wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer solution between uses. --Observed table mounted can opener not kept clean. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed microwave not kept clean. Observed utensils storage shelves made of wood.
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