New City Buffet, 2456 4th Sw St, Mason City, IA 50401 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: NEW CITY BUFFET
Address: 2456 4th Sw St, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-201-1617
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/28/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Common name-working containers
    Observation:Unlabeled bottle of chemical in the grill area.Bottle was relabeled.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Filters above the woks need cleaning.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation:Back door has space to allow rodent entry.
01/28/2016Regular
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Filters above the wok need cleaning.Increase cleaning schedule from once a week to twice a week or as often as needed.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation: Unlabeled spray bottle of chemical by the dishmachine.
  • Employee medicine - labeling and storage
    Observation:Employee has personal meds stored on a shelf above the food prep area.
09/09/2015Physical Recheck
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:Cleaning is needed on all drain pipes, off the wok's and dish machine. Increase cleaning schedule from once a week to twice a week or as needed.
  • Sanitizers
    Observation:The bleach solution is over 200 ppm. Corrected by demonstration during this inspection.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:Serving spoon is stored in still water. Utensils from the grill are stored in still water, full of food particles and then reused.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation:No date marking on food product held for 24 hours.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:Filters need cleaning above the wok.
  • Medicine restrictions
    Observation:Employee has personal meds stored in the beverage area. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation:Two hand sinks have faucets that will not shut off.
09/03/2015Regular
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation:No date marking on potentially hazardous food in the cooler. The owner understands and will date the food the day it is made.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:Serving utensil for rice is stored in still water. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Sanitizers
    Observation: Bleach sanitizer in the bucket was over 200 ppm and mixed with soap. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Employee medicine - labeling and storage
    Observation:Personal meds stored in the prep area. Removed during this inspection.
  • 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
    Observation:Filters, pipes and the sides of the equipment need cleaning. The cleaning will be done tonight.
01/22/2015Regular
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation:Containers used for scooping dry ingredients do not have a handle. Utensils used at the grill are being stored in still water. Both items were corrected during this inspection.
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
    Observation:Employees have open beverage in the waitress/waiter station. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Drying mops
    Observation:Wet mops are not hung up to dry.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean
    Observation:The filters are very greasy. The filters are being cleaned during this inspection.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation:Dry ingredients are not labeled in the storage area. Corrected during this inspection.
  • Common name-working containers
    Observation:Unlabeled spray bottle of detergent. Corrected during this inspection.
08/14/2014Routine
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Utensils are stored in still water. Corrected. Ice scoop was stored on top of the ice bin. Corrected. Mixing bleach and soap to clean tables. Corrected.
  • Food is properly labeled
    Containers of dry ingredients are unlabeled in the storage area.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    No thermometer in the small cooler behind the grill area.
12/04/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/31/2013Routine

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