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All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative, clean, and in good repair. (114115, 114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114130.6, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114143, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114172, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182)
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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other debris accumulations.
Keep all food facilities, and all utensils, display cases, windows, counters, shelves, tables, refrigeration units, sinks, dishwashing machines, and other equipment or utensils used in the storage, preparation, sale, service, and display of food, clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
The non-food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Equipment shall be reassembled so that food-contact surfaces are not contaminated.
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1. Observed that the sink in the employee restroom was separating from the wall. Repair sink so it is flush with wall.
2. Observed the lower shelving of the metal table in the kitchen were no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repair the finish on each table so rust is no longer present and the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
3. Observed shelving in the walk in unit (to the left of the entrance) had lost the epoxy coating and was rusting. Repair so this surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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| 6-07-2024 |
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41°F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the methods outlined below. (114002, 114002.1)
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Destroy all contaminated food. All potentially hazardous food must be rapidly cooled within the following time frames: from 135°F to 41°F or below within 6 hours and, during this time the decrease in temperature from 135°F to 70°F shall occur within the first 2 hours. Potentially hazardous food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less.
The rapid cooling of potentially hazardous foods shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified above by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:
(1) Placing the food in shallow pans.
(2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions.
(3) Using rapid cooling equipment .
(4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer.
(5) Adding ice as an ingredient.
(6) Using ice paddles.
(7) Inserting appropriately designed containers in an ice bath and stirring frequently.
(8) In accordance with an approved HACCP plan or by other means that have been approved by the Division of Environmental Health.
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1. Observed food left out at room temperature to cool. Facility employees were aware they had 2 hours to cool the food. Food had been out for 30 minutes and was measured at 126F. food moved into an ice bath and assigned employee to stir frequently. Do not leave food out at room temp. Food being cooled should follow the rapid cooling procedures listed on this violation.
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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| 6-07-2024 |
The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192.1, 114193, 114193.1, 114195, 114197, 114199, 114201, 114269)
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All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair.
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1. Observed that the floor sink being used at the ice machine in the front of the facility was being drained below the floor rim of the floor sink. Cut all drains that drain to this floor sink to have a 1in gap above the rim of the floor.
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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| 6-07-2024 |
Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
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Hold potentially hazardous foods either at or above 135°F or at or below 41°F. Hold the following potentially hazardous foods at 45°F: raw shell eggs, unshucked live molluscan shellfish, pasteurized milk and pasteurized milk products in original, sealed containers. Potentially hazardous foods held for dispensing in a serving line or a salad bar (not in a display case) may be held at 45°F or less during periods not to exceed 12 hours in any 24-hour period. Discard all potentially hazardous food that has been out of an approved time and temperature range.
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1. Observed prep refrigerator was temping at 45F below and 48F above. All PHF food was measured. Food outside of temp by 10 degrees or more was destroyed and condemned. Food within 10 degrees was moved to walk in unit. Cease using this unit until it consistently shows a temperature of 41 or below. Ensure this unit has a working thermometer accurate within +/- 2 degrees.
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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Food shall be stored in an approved manner, in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069)
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Provide adequate and suitable space for the storage of food. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. Store bulk food not stored in original packaging in containers identifying the food by common name. Food shall not be stored in locker rooms, restrooms, dressing rooms, refuse areas, or mechanical rooms; under open stairwells; under lines on which water has condensed; under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads: or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips.
Only prepackaged nonpotentially hazardous food or uncut produce may be displayed or sold outdoors by a food facility if outdoor displays have overhead protection that extends over all food items, and if all food items from the outdoor display are stored inside the fully enclosed food facility at all times other than during business hours.
Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. All returned or damaged food products and food products from which the label has been removed shall be separated and stored in a separate area and in a manner that shall prevent adulteration of other foods and shall not contribute to a vermin problem.
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1. Observed that food around the facility was left unattended and uncovered. Provide a cover to protect any food being stored in facility.
2. Observed 2 large pots of tripe being stored on the ground. all food shall be stored at least 6 in off the floor. CDI
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0102 FOOD ESTAB. W/FOOD PREP 50-149 SEATS
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