Viking Cafe, 100 Claiborne Dr, Decorah, IA 52101 - inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: VIKING CAFE
Address: 100 Claiborne Dr, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-382-3643
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 10/21/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observation:Observed raw shell eggs stored above butter in refrigerator, corrected on site.
  • A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
    Observation:There is no digital, instant-read food thermometer with thin-diameter probe to monitor temperatures of thin foods. Repeat violation.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation:There is no handwashing sign at kitchen handsink
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation:The most recent inspection report is not posted visible to the public.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    Observation:There are no test papers to monitor chlorine and quaternary (quat) ammonium concentrations.
 10/21/2014Regular
  • A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods
    Observation:There is no digital, instant-read food thermometer with thin-diameter probe, repeat violation.
  • Unpackaged food protected from contamination during preparation
    Observation:Observed shortening and potatoes stored on prep table in kitchen next to handwashing sink, in an area prone to contamination from splashing water. There is no splashguard or other barrier from the paper towel dispenser down to the edge of the sink.
 03/20/2014Routine
  • Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceilings
    Observed stainless steel wall covering at mop sink is not caulked/sealed to wall and mop sink is not caulked/sealed to floor.
  • Handwashing signage
    Kitchen handsink
  • Food is properly labeled
    Observed bulk flour and sugars in unlabeled containers.
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
    There are no quat test papers to monitor sanitizer concentration, which shall be 200-400 ppm.
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    There is no digital, instant-read food thermometer with thin-diameter probe to monitor temperatures of thin foods.
  • Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers
    The sneezeguard above the cold bar in the serving line broke and has not yet been replaced.
  • Laundry facilities
    requirement, location, and use
  • Separation from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service
    Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with plates, corrected.
 12/02/2013Routine

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