Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths Observation: Wiping cloths must be maintained in sanitizer between uses. CORRECTED.
Sanitizers Observation: Spray bottle labeled sanitizer was in excess of 200 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer must be maintained between 50-100 ppm. Bottle emptied and wait staff to be educated.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Observation: Establishment has QA 1000 test strips but sanitizer requires QA 40 test strips. Provide correct test strips to ensure proper concentration of sanitizer.
Handwashing signage Observation: Every hand sink to be used by employees must have a sign posted reminding them to wash their hands. Given signs during inspection.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observation: Bag of popcorn on floor in mezzanine. All food and food items must be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor. CORRECTED.
Food is properly labeled Observation: Packaged cookies do not have label. Packaged items must have label that includes ingredient list and major allergen information. Label cookies. Hand out given for requirements
Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitizing temperatures Observation: Dish machine reached 108 degrees after several cycles. When using hot water water for sanitizing temp must reach 180 degrees. Have machine serviced and use 3 tank sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize until machine is properly working.
Air drying of equipment and utensils Observation: Observed towel on drain board of bar 3 tank. All dishes must be air dried. Suggest bar matting to provide air gap. Towel removed during inspection. CORRECTED.
Handwashing sinks-Numbers, capacities, location, and placement Observation: 1) MEZZANINE: Serving liquor drinks and unpackaged items without permanent hand washing provided. 2)No hand washing is available at ice machine on second floor. Hand washing must be provided at all times when food handling occurs. Provide portable hand washing station for MESSANINE or no unpackaged items shall be available and install hand sink in room where ice machine is located or move ice machine to area where hand sink s provided
12/17/2014
Regular
Handwashing sinks-Numbers, capacities, location, and placement Observation:Establishment was using portable bar upstairs to pour drinks and serving popcorn without hand washing station. Hand washing must be provided to pour drinks or food handling. No portable unit is to be used without hand washing.
Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment Observation:1) Build of grease on popper in pop corn machine. 2) Ceiling of microwave has dried food debris. Clean areas and maintain cleaning at frequency to prevent accumulation.
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