The Noodle Zoo, 601 E Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309 - inspection findings and violations

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Name: The NOODLE ZOO
Address: 601 E Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-282-6281
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 08/15/2013
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Inspection findings

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  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Utensil stored in hand sink, removed, corrected on-site.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials used and applied
    Sanitizer in excess of required concentration 200+ ppm chorine on buckets used for towels on front line. Required concentration is 50-100 ppm for chlorine based sanitizers like bleach. Changed, corrected on-site.
  • Foods are cooled using appropriate methods
    Only cooling small amounts of soups but using plastic containers that are covered. Metals work better than plastics and covering products doesn't allow heat to escape or allow cold air to directly cool product.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Some items date marked some items not marked, handout given, items marked, corrected on-site.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods, moved corrected on-site.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Thin probe digital thermometer needed to check thin foods cooked from raw like beef for the beef eater sandwich.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Clean the top of dish machine on a regular basis, fan in walk-in excessive dust, and wall in dish area needs cleaning. Manager stated that establishment has plans to remove some of the wall and place FRP board behind it. Overall clean in establishment is good.
  • Posting of a valid license
 08/15/2013Routine

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