Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Didn't have chlorine test strips at the time of inspection. Must provide chlorine test kit to ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration is maintained between 50 -100 ppm.
Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces Several shelves have bare wood surfaces in dry storage in basement. Must vernish or paint bare wood surfaces at least two coats with light color to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Designated areas for employees use of designated areas by employees
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Didn't have a thermometer in the cooler that stored potentially hazardous food (PHF). Must provide thermometer in the cooler has PHF (Half & Half) to ensure adequate temperature is maintained.
Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above A bottle of Half & Half stored in a small reach-in cooler was temped at 45*F. Potentially hazardous food must be cold hold at 41*F or below. Corrected at time of inspection
11/25/2013
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Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces Several shelves have bare wood surfaces in dry storage in basement. Must vernish or paint bare wood surfaces at least two coats with light color to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Toilet room receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
Package integrity Observed a dented can. It is not allowed to use dented can. Must discard or return for credit.
Backflow protection air gap, device standard, when required
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Didn't have a thermometer in the cooler that stored potentially hazardous food (PHF). Must provide thermometer in the cooler has PHF to ensure adequate temperature is maintained. Cooler temperature must be adjusted around 34 to 36*F to maintain PHF can be cold hold at 41*F or below.
Posting of a valid license Didn't have most recent inspection posted. Must post in area viewable to the public.
Handwashing signage Missing handwashing sing in men's restroom. Every hand sink to be used by employees must has sign posted reminding employees to wash their hand.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours A bottle of Half & Half was not date marked. Must date mark all potentially hazardous food if not used within 24 hours after opened or preparation. Have 7 days from date marked to use or discard.
Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning Didn't have sanitizer available at time of inspection. Must provide either QA or chlorine sanitizer to clean counter tops and other food contact surfaces. QA and chlorin sanitizer is the most effective way to ensure surface are clean. Corrected at time of inspection
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration The color chart on test strip package has been faded. Replace new chlorin test strips.
Smoke free air act Missing "No Smoking" sign on the entrant door. Must has sign posted.
Designated areas for employees use of designated areas by employees
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