Papa Murphy's, 3219 Mount Vernon Se Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: PAPA MURPHY'S
Address: 3219 Mount Vernon Se Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-366-4642
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 06/24/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation: Handle of scoop submerged in all food in prep table. In use utensils must have a handle inverted right outside. Removed during inspection. Corrected on site. COS.
  • Discarding ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held at 41°F for 7 days
    Observation: The following foods were not date marked: 1) marinara sauce, cream cheese in the walk-in cooler (in the plastic containers), 2) Cabbage (sauerkraut) in reach-in cooler under prep table, 3) open bag with spinach were not date marked. Must date mark all food with date opened/prepared from original containers.
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: Handwashing sign not posted at the handwashing sink. Every handsink use by employee must have sign posted reminding employee to wash their hands. Provided a sign, Corrected on site (COS).
  • Demonstration of Knowledge
    Observation: Person in charge PIC is unable to adequately demonstrated knowledge of foodborne disease prevention and management's control of maintaining the food establishment in a clean and good repair.
  • Unpackaged food protected from contamination during preparation
    Observation: 1) All condiments not protected from contamination and was left uncovered on prep line area, missing lids, 2) second prep line has no squeeze guards. During preparation, unpackaged food must be protected from environmental sources of contamination. Employee educated and Corrected on site.COS
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: The following food items not labeled: 1) brown sugar 2) cereals sugar,3) herbal seasoning on the shelves in storage. ALL food items taken from original packages and put in working containers shall be identified with the common name of the food.
06/24/2015Regular
  • Drying mops
    Observation: One wet mop was laying against the wall. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies. Employee educated and verbalized understanding. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation: Several cups with the handles are laying in the food product. Between uses shall have the handles upward to prevent contamination. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: The reach in cooler under the preparation table continues to have some rust spots. The manager is working on replacing with upper management. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation: The following food items are not labeled. The brown sugar and herb & cheese. Food taken from original packaging shall be identified with the common name of the food item. Both were labeled during this inspection. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Physical facilities maintained in good repair
    Observation: 1)The flooring under the food preparation sink and 3 compartment sink is missing tiles and is not a smooth, cleanable nonabsorbent surface.2)Provide caulking behind the 3 compartment sink to provide a smooth, cleanable, and nonabsorbent surface. Repair both area as needed.
08/06/2014Routine
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observed rusty rack in reach-in cooler under the prep table on west wall. Not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbant. Replace a new rack or put bar matting.
  • 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
    Observed fan in restroom appears not to be functioning. Mechanical ventilation is necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors and obnoxious odor, etc.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Provide caulking behind the 3 compartment sink to make smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
  • Drying mops
    Observed mop standing on the floor. After use, mops must be placed in position that allows them to air-dry.
08/23/2013Routine
  • Drying mops
    1. Observed bottom of right side of door frame missing or broken off. Must repair. Not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent. 2. Observed mop standing on the floor. After use, mops shall be placed in position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. (CORRECTED) 3. Clean floor under prep table, food debris noted. (CORRECTED)
  • Laundry facilities
    requirement, location, and use
  • Designated areas for employees
    use of designated areas by employees
  • 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
    Observed fan in RR appears not to be functioning. Mechanical ventilation is necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors and obnoxious odors, etc.
  • Sponges-use limitations
    1. Observed 2 sponges on the 3 compartment sink. discard. Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned, sanitized or in use food contact surfaces. (CORRECTED). 2. Clean the lid on the cheese in the reach-in refrigerator against west wall, clean the red squeeze bottle with the chili sauce, HC container, and zesty herbs container under front prep table. Also, clean the can opener blade, food residue noted. Not clean to sight or touch. (CORRECTED).
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observed a bag of ready made hamburger sitting on floor of reach-in cooler that has standing water of the floor of it. All foods were in a container. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from the standing water on the floor of reach-in cooler. (CORRECTED)
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Doing a good job of date marking, but found a package of pepperoni opened and not date marked. Any RTE/PHF must be date marked on day opened, thawed or prepped and used within 7 days, then discard (unless used within 24hr).
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    1. Observed standing water on floor of reach-in coller, under the prep table (front). Manager reports that a tray is missing and another one has been ordered. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Manager put tote in reach-in cooler to catch the water. 2. Observed rusty rack in reach-in cooler under the prep table on west wall. Not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbing. --1. Observed 2 sponges on the 3 compartment sink. discard. Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned, sanitized or in use food contact surfaces. (CORRECTED). 2. Clean the lid on the cheese in the reach-in refrigerator against west wall, clean the red squeeze bottle with the chili sauce, HC container, and zesty herbs container under front prep table. Also, clean the can opener blade, food residue noted. Not clean to sight or touch. (CORRECTED).
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Provide caulking behind the 3 compartment sink, not flush with the wall and has black looking residue. Not smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observed white powder (foulr) on top of toaster oven and spices (herb blend, taco and herb and cheese blend) under the plastic wrap on the counter. Any food removed from its original container and placed in a different one needs to be identified with te common name of food. (CORRECTED)
07/01/2013Routine

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