Union Station, 1724 16th Sw Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: UNION STATION
Address: 1724 16th Sw Ave, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 364-9236
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 12/09/2015

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Inspection findings

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  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Didn't post most recent inspection report. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: Didn't have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.
  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation: Didn't have any employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service is a certified food manager.
  • Responsibility of food employees and conditional employees to report
    Observation: The facility didn't have Foodborne Illness Reporting Agreement records.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: Microwave and tray on the top of it behind bar are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation: Didn't have QA test strips.
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Observation: Cutting board on pizza prep cooler with deep gashes and scores.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation: A jug of milk at bar area not date marked. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observation: Sanitizer bottle and chemical powders were stored above liquors in the middle cabinet at bar. Removed. Corrected.
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS)
    Observation: Visible buildup on ice machine chute.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation: Didn't provide thermometer in reach-in cooler at bar.
  • Sanitization methods - hot water, chemical
    Observation: 1) QA sanitizer in 3 compartment sink was tested too low in bar 2) QA sanitizer was tested too strong from spray bottle at kitchen.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Observation: 1) Toilet was not working in employee restroom 2) Three compartment sink has leak on faucet in pizza kitchen.
  • Toilet room
    receptacle, enclosed, fixtures clean
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Reach-in cooler in service room has torn door gasket. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination
    Observation: Didn't have lid to cove the ice bin at bar.
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observation: Missing flooring tiles underneath three compartment sink at bar.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Observation: Observed bare wood shelves cross from three compartment in service room.
12/09/2015Regular
  • Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
    Observation:Do not have disclosure statement in menu.
  • Reminder statement
    Observation:Do not have reminder statement in menu
  • Plumbing system maintained in good repair
    Observation:3 hole sink has leak on faucet.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    Observation:True Rapids cooler (clear door) in server area does not have a thermometer inside.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation:Most recent inspection report was not posted.
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
    Observation:Observed jug of milk @ bar area not date marked.
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation:True 2 door bar cooler, True Rapids clear door (server area), and walk in freezer all have torn door gaskets.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation:Did not have test kit to check concentration of sanitizer.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observation:Lights over ice bin @ bar area do not have a cover or shatter resistant bulbs.
  • Food employees hair is effectively restrained
    Observation:Employee was preparing food without hair restraint.
  • Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces
    Observation:The following areas are no longer smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent: prep table opposite dish machine, right rack in walk in freezer, back edge of kitchen hand sink, pop shelves in server area, and paper/cloth towels used to absorb moisture
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observation:Raw animal food (burgers, pork, etc.) stored above ready to eat food in 3 door pizza cooler
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
    Observation:Food stored on floor in walk in cooler (boxes under condenser).
12/26/2013Routine

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