Lefty's Convenience Store, 4649 Hwy 13 S, Central City, IA 52214 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEFTY'S CONVENIENCE STORE
Address: 4649 Hwy 13 S, Central City, IA 52214
Phone: 319-438-1496
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 06/15/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: Dressing and sauce containers on prep table and on top of reach-in cooler in kitchen were not labeled. All containers holding food which are not unmistakably recognized shall be marked with the common name of the food.
  • Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice
    Observation: Food storage boxes in contact with excessive ice build up in white chest freezer. Packaged food cannot be in direct contact with ice or water.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation: Sausage gravy was not date marked. If food remains on premises for period longer than 24 hours after opening it must be date marked and discarded after 7 days time. Gravy was discarded at time of inspection.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: Men's restroom hand-washing sign had been ripped off the wall. All hand-washing sinks used by employees shall have a sign which notifies employees to wash their hands.
  • Posting of a valid license
    Observation: License for establishment was not posted. All food establishments must post license in conspicuous location.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Previous inspection reports were not posted. All food establishments must post most recent inspection report in conspicuous location.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Doors to walk in cooler and walk in freezer did not close on their own. All cooler and freezer doors must be self closing and fit tight.
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: Food was being stored on the floor in both walk in cooler and the walk in freezer. All food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent exposure to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • Multiuse food contact surfaces are cleanable
    Observation: 2 Tupperware containers were beginning to form holes on sides. All food containers must be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent. Containers were discarded during time of inspection.
06/15/2015Regular
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation: Must provide thin prob thermometer to ensure cooked and hot holding food temperature.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    Observation: Provide hat or hair net to food handling employees to prevent contamination.
  • Air drying of equipment and utensils
    Observation: Install wire shelves to allow utensils and equipment to air dry in kitchen.
06/09/2014Pre Opening
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation: Provide cove base for 1 ) kitchen area, 2) Side wall next to drink dispensers in retail area near kitchen 3) Entrance area to restrooms.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation: Soap dispensers need to be installed in both men and women's restroom.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Observation: Provide a food preparation sink to wash vegetables for pizzas. Ensure a 1 inch air gap is provided in drain line.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Observation: 1) Caulk around both hand sinks in restrooms. 2) Cupboard doors under pop machine are warped and no longer cleanable. Having doors replaced this week.
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation: All shelving for food and single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor for easy cleaning and food protection. Adjust shelving in mop sink room.
  • Hand drying provided
    Observation: Paper towel dispensers need to be installed in both men and women's restroom.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: Provide a self-closure for back door in large storage room.
04/30/2014Pre Opening

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