Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some molded red peppers in a box in the Walk-in Cooler. Manager had employee discard the molded red peppers.
Observed some cans of food in the dry storage room that do not have the label on them. Discussed with the manager.
Observed some mold on the top stems of the jalapenos in the box in the Walk-in Cooler. Manager had employee discard the molded jalapenos.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some food build up in the botom of the reach-in freezer by the back exit door.
Observed some dried food build up on the inner lid and around the inner lid of the Make Table Cooler to the left of the Steam Table in the kitchen.
Observed some dried build up on the table that holds the unused large mixer by the back exit door.
Observed some grease build up on the sides of the unused fryer by the back exit door.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the floor to wall juncture is coming loose behind the reach-in freezer.
Observed some missing floor to wall junctures below the dishwasher.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a large container of salsa in the Walk-in Cooler that was not left uncovered while cooling down. Discussed with the manager and she uncovered the salsa.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed numerous raw foods being stored in plastic grocery bags in the reach-in freezer. Discussed with the manager.
Observed a few cracked food containers on the shelf above the three compartment sink.
3-501.14
Cooling - Cooked potentially hazardous food was not cooled in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a few large containers of rice and salsa in the Walk-in Cooler that were not cooled down tot he correct temperature in the correct amount of time. Discussed with the manager and the foods were discarded. Foods are listed in the temperature section and notated with a double *.
7-206.13
Tracking Powders, Pest Control & Monitoring - A tracking powder pesticide is being used in the food establishment.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some tracking powder on the floor underneath and around the Reach-in Freezer and storage rack by the back exit door. Employee swept up the tracking powder.
Observed some tracking powder on the floor behind the large ice machine.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Manager put hand soap at the hand washing sink.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that some of the handles of the scoops in the food bins in the dry storage room are coming into contact with the foods.
Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop for the pinto beans in the Walk-in Cooler. Discussed with the manager.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that some of the concrete floors throughout the kitchen are not smooth and they have multiple divetts in them.
Observed a ceiling tiles that is not in place above the reach-in freezer.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed excessive dried food build up on the inside of the stove.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several unused items in the back storage area by the Reach-in Freezer like the unused fryer and large mixer.
Observed numerous unused items in the store room behind the bar.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some black build up on the blade of the table can opener by the dishwasher. Employee cleaned off the build up.
Observed some build up on some of the soda nozzles at the soda dispensing machine in the servers area. Manager had employees remove the nozzles and had them cleaned.
Observed dried fod build up on the cooking pans that are stored inside of the stove in the kitchen. Manager had employee clean all of the dishes.
3-501.17
RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a few foods in the Make Table Cooler and in the Walk-in Cooler that were not date marked. Employee date marked the foods.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that the concentration of the Chlorine Sanitizer in the bucket in the kitchen was above 200ppm and not at the correct concentration of 50-100ppm. Manager made a new bucket and it was tested to ensure that it was at the correct concentration.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some dust and debris build up on the shlef below the flat grill in the kitchen.
Observed some build up on the shelf that holds the microwave.
Observed some build up on the shelf above the microwave in the kitchen.
Observed some food build up in the bottom of the black utensil holder in the servers area.
7-206.12
Rodent Bait Stations - Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed mice pellets on the floor in the back storage area by the power washer. Employee cleaned up the pellets.
Observed mice pellets on the floor by the deep freezer next to the reach-in cooler in the kitchen. Employee swept up the pellets.
2-301.14
When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee take a drink out of a bottled water with gloves on and then did not change gloves and wash hands before returning to food preparation. Discussed with the employee and she removed the gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed only two stoppers at the three compartment sink and they do not hold the water in the sinks.
Observed that the door seals on the reach-in freezer are in disrepair and they are being held on with tape.
Observed that the door seals of one of th eMake Table Coolers is in disrepair.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed several dead roaches on the floor by the back exit door.
Observed dead roaches in all of the light shields throughout the kitchen.
Observed dead roaches on the top of the hot water heater.
Observed numerous mice droppings on the floor by the grease trap.
Observed numerous mice droppings on the inside bottom portion of the deep freezer by the reach-in cooler.
Observed numeros mice droppings on the floor behind the large ice machine.
Observed numerous mice droppings on the floor underneath the storage racks in the dry storage room.
Observed numerous mice droppings on the inner door and inner ledges of the cabinet below the soda dispensing machine in the servers area.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed that some of the walls in the dishwashing area are loose and not tightly sealed.
Observed some debris build up on the floor behind the reach-in freezer and storae rack next to it.
Observed food and dirt build up on the low walls throughout the dishwashing area.
Observed some food build up on the low wall by the mop sink.
Observed some food build up on the walls behind the large ice machine.
Observed debris build up on the floor in the cabinet below the soda dispensing machine in the servers area.
Observed a black build up on the floor in the boxed soda storage rack in the store room by the Women's restroom.
Observed excessive food build up in the creases and inner doors of the cabinets below the chip bin and soda dispensing machine in the servers area.
3-301.11
Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee handling cut pineapples with her bare hands. Discussed with the manager and she had the employee discard the pineapples.
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a few chemical spray bottles on the low shelf of the prep table by the large ice machine in the kitchen that do not have the common name of the foods on them. Employee wrote the name of the chemical on the spray bottles.
3-304.15
Single-use gloves being used for more than one task; and/or Appropriate gloves not being used for job task being performed
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee that took a drink of water with gloves on and then did not change gloves before returning to food preparation. Discussed with the employee and she washed hands and put on new gloves.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment not cleaned before use & every 24 hours; Warewashing machine not operated per data plate
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed some build up on the drain boards on the three compartment sink.
Observed some dried food build up on the drain boards that are above the three compartment sink.
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee drinking a bottoled water in the kitchen next to the prep table by the Walk-in Cooler. Discussed with the manager and employee and the employee stopped drinking.
Observed an employee drink being stored on the shelf above one of the Make Table Coolers in the kitchen. Manager removed the drink from the shelf.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Apr 27, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed gaps around the back exit door.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 30, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a leak coming from the backflow device at the mop sink in the dishwashing area.
Observed a leak coming from the cold water handle at the prep sink by the large ice machine.