- Mechanical ventilation
Observation: The mechanical ventilation above the broasters is not working properly. There is no evidence that it is on when turned on. The hood has heavy accumulation of debris/grease that is causing stalactites directly above the broasters. Pictures are going to be attached to this report.
- Plumbing system maintained in good repair
Observation: The hand sink in the kitchen has a trickle of hot water when turned on fully. The three compartment sink back by the warewash area, leaks hot water constantly, even when turned off at the hot/cold water faucet handle.
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08/04/2015 | Non Illness Complaint |
- A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
Observation: There is no thin tip digital thermometer to check the temperature of thin foods.
- Food storage containers identified with common name of food
Observation: There were bottles of vinegar and oil that were not labeled.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
Observation: There are multiple plastic containers that are stained, pitted, and cracked. Corrected on site by discarding. Repeat violation.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
Observation: There are no test strips to check the concentration level of the sanitizer.
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04/14/2015 | Regular |
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observed potato soup in tightly covered plastic containers at 115* after 2 hrs in walk-in cooler, in addition to chicken gravy in a tightly sealed plastic container at 45* known to be in cooler for at least 6 hours - disposed of for safety. Food must be cooled from 135* to 70* within 2 hrs., and from 70* to 41* in 4 hrs. Leave containers loosely covered to allow heat to escape until contents is 41* before sealing tightly.
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observed several boxes of Broaster Papers, Breadstick bags and other boxes stored on the floor underneath the shelving in back kitchen area that appear contaminated with overhead drip and floor moisture. All boxes of food packaging must be discarded for safety and due to potential contamination.
- Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
Observed jars of homemade apparent applesauce, apple jelly and a jar of green unknown apparent food that cannot be used or otherwise stored onsite of a commercial kitchen. Dented cans of beans and pumpkin pie mix were set aside for return and cannot be served to the public.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning throughout the back kitchen needed.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observed soiled canned goods in storage, in addition to soiled shelving and the upper part of prep table in back kitchen. --Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Package integrity
Observed jars of homemade apparent applesauce, apple jelly and a jar of green unknown apparent food that cannot be used or otherwise stored onsite of a commercial kitchen. Dented cans of beans and pumpkin pie mix were set aside for return and cannot be served to the public.
- Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
Functioning thin probe tip sensitive digital thermometer is needed for kitchen use - one onsite does not work.
- Single-service and single-use articles are constructed of safe materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- 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 potato soup in tightly covered plastic containers at 115* after 2 hrs in walk-in cooler, in addition to chicken gravy in a tightly sealed plastic container at 45* known to be in cooler for at least 6 hours - disposed of for safety. Food must be cooled from 135* to 70* within 2 hrs., and from 70* to 41* in 4 hrs. Leave containers loosely covered to allow heat to escape until contents is 41* before sealing tightly.
- Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
Observed bare hand contact when preparing salad - salad disposed of.
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observed several boxes of Broaster Papers, Breadstick bags and other boxes stored on the floor underneath the shelving in back kitchen area that appear contaminated with overhead drip and floor moisture. All boxes of food packaging must be discarded for safety and due to potential contamination.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
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11/14/2013 | Routine |
- Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
Observed several boxes of Broaster Papers, Breadstick bags and other boxes stored on the floor underneath the shelving in back kitchen area that appear contaminated with overhead drip and floor moisture. All boxes of food packaging must be discarded for safety and due to potential contamination.
- 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 potato soup in tightly covered plastic containers at 115* after 2 hrs in walk-in cooler, in addition to chicken gravy in a tightly sealed plastic container at 45* known to be in cooler for at least 6 hours - disposed of for safety. Food must be cooled from 135* to 70* within 2 hrs., and from 70* to 41* in 4 hrs. Leave containers loosely covered to allow heat to escape until contents is 41* before sealing tightly.
- Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
Observed bare hand contact when preparing salad - salad disposed of.
- Package integrity
Observed jars of homemade apparent applesauce, apple jelly and a jar of green unknown apparent food that cannot be used or otherwise stored onsite of a commercial kitchen. Dented cans of beans and pumpkin pie mix were set aside for return and cannot be served to the public.
- equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Observed soiled canned goods in storage, in addition to soiled shelving and the upper part of prep table in back kitchen. --Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are constructed of safe materials
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Single-service and single-use articles are constructed of safe materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
Functioning thin probe tip sensitive digital thermometer is needed for kitchen use - one onsite does not work.
- Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law
Observed jars of homemade apparent applesauce, apple jelly and a jar of green unknown apparent food that cannot be used or otherwise stored onsite of a commercial kitchen. Dented cans of beans and pumpkin pie mix were set aside for return and cannot be served to the public.
- Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
Observed potato soup in tightly covered plastic containers at 115* after 2 hrs in walk-in cooler, in addition to chicken gravy in a tightly sealed plastic container at 45* known to be in cooler for at least 6 hours - disposed of for safety. Food must be cooled from 135* to 70* within 2 hrs., and from 70* to 41* in 4 hrs. Leave containers loosely covered to allow heat to escape until contents is 41* before sealing tightly.
- Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
General cleaning throughout the back kitchen needed.
- Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
Many plastic containers and splat hulas were set aside for disposal due to deterioration and the inability to properly clean. Also observed the vegetable dicer with broken down and missing plastic pieces and needs replaced. Observed soiled ice chute on Pepsi fountain machine and some hard to reach areas of the meat slicer need cleaned.
- Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Observed several boxes of Broaster Papers, Breadstick bags and other boxes stored on the floor underneath the shelving in back kitchen area that appear contaminated with overhead drip and floor moisture. All boxes of food packaging must be discarded for safety and due to potential contamination.
- Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
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11/14/2013 | Routine |
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