Handwashing signage Observation: The hand sink in the prep area did not have a hand wash sign. I provided a hand wash sign and the PIC placed it by the hand sink.
Eating, drinking, or using tobacco Observation: One drinking cup in the prep area was not covered. The unit was removed and replaced with a covered cup.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observation: Spatulas were damaged and discarded.
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: Beef and crab cakes were 50-54 degrees F. The rest of the items in that cold hold unit were under the 41 degree mark. The owner stated they had the unit fixed the day before and those items were left in there from that day. The items were discarded.
When to wash Observation: Cooks were wiping counter tops off then prepping ready to eat meals without washing their hands. I discussed the importance of hand washing with the staff and owners. They all agreed.
Food employees hair is effectively restrained Observation: Prep cooks were not wearing hair restraints.
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation: One prep fridge unit did not have a thermometer placed in it.
Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events Observation: The facility does not have a diarrhea vomit clean up plan. I provided a noro clean up document and the PIC state they would copy it and place it into protocol.
Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths Observation: Common towels were not being placed back into sanitizer after each use.
Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean Observation: Non food contact surfaces throughout the facility were not clean to sight. Continue to clean.
Identifying information-original container Observation: The sanitizer bottle was not labeled in the prep area.
07/24/2015
Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/06/2014
Non Illness Complaint
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation: A couple of bar coolers did not have thermometers placed in them and coolers in the prep area did not have thermometers as well.
Eating, drinking, or using tobacco Observation: Drinking cups in the prep area were not covered.
Single -service and single-use articles may not be reused Observation: Single service items by the door to the kitchen were not being protected by a plastic sleeve or a dispenser unit.
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: The floor in the kitchen was not finished. Shall finish floor.
Non-food contact surfaces and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are clean Observation: Tape on fridge door handles are uncleanable and the microwave units were not clean to sight.
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: Several products were being held at 45 degrees F in the cold hold units by the oven units. The owner moved the units back about 18 inches and prior to me leaving the units were holding temps of 41 degrees F or below.
Protecting food from environmental contamination Observation: Ice holding units were not covered in the bar area.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observation: One cutting board had deep groves and considered uncleanable.
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