M Lounge And Main Kitchen

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Prep cooler next to stove top measured to have: -Meat loaf at 56F -Raw hamburger at 49F Cooler observed to have these items stocked above the fill line of cooler. Other items in cooler measured to be 41F and below (see measured observations) [CA] Keep PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. Ensure cooler are not stocked pass fill lines to allow for effective cold holding. [COS] Per employee all items were just stocked in the last 30 minutes for lunch service. Extra hamburger meat and meatloaf was relocated to 2 door upright cooler near cookline.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Provide 6" splash guard for handwash station connected to prep area at cookline.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Hummus and cut tomatoes in ice bath near pizza oven measured to be 42F-43F. Containers of PHFs observed not be surround by ice and was sitting on top of ice bath. [CA] Ensure PHFs in ice baths are surrounded by ice and measure 41F and below. [COS] Both containers were pushed into ice.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

Inspector’s notes

Container of clams observed to be at front cookline without any tags. [CA] Molluscan shellfish shall have shellstock tags and shall be properly stored and displayed, all shellstock tags shall be kept in chronological order for 90 days after harvest date. Shellstock may be removed from the container in which they are received and displayed on drained ice or held in a display container with source properly identified. [COS] Shellstock tags for clams were found in another cooler at Parcel. A copy of the tags shall be kept with other container of shellfish.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of food observed to be stored on the floor of walk in freezers, walk in produce cooler, and dry storage room in back. [CA] Store foods at least 6" off of the ground to prevent cross contamination.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink in back cookline and hand wash sink in front M Lounge service area missing paper towels. 3 other handwash sinks are located inside facility at prep area and front cookline and side room prep area[CA] Keep handwash sinks stocked with paper towels are all times. [COS] Paper towels were stocked by handwash sink for use.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

1) Cooked chicken observed to be stored below raw ground beef. [CA] Keep ready to eat foods and produce stored above raw meat and animal products to prevent cross contamination. 2) Large bag of bulk grains observed to be stored open. [CA] Once bulk foods have been open keep foods in a container with a tight fitting lid to prevent cross contamination.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Flies observed at server area by M Lounge and by front cookline. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Upright dishwasher measured to rinse cycle of 140F at time of inspection. Thermometer was several times through dishwasher. [CA] Ensure untensils and wares reach 160F surface temperature for high temperature dishwasher. [SA] Dishes shall still be washed and rinsed in upright dishwasher. Dishes shall be brought to 3-compartment sink to be chemically sanitize in quat ammonia. Dispenser at 3-comp sink measured to dispenser 200ppm quat ammonia. Ensure dishes are submerged in sanitizer for at least 1 minute prior to air drying.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Thermometer observed to be broken for prep cooler by side prep area. [CA] Repair thermometer or provide an accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Flies observed by dishwashing area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Ice baths at cookline measured to have: -Cut tomatoes at 44F -Sliced turkey at 43F -Hummus at 45F -Sliced cheese at 45F Sides of containers observed to not be covered by ice. Per operator ice bath was stocked after breakfast and before lunch, within the last hour. [CA] Maintain PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding. Ensure when using ice bath, ice and water level sufficiently cover side of containers of PHFs to temperature. [COS] PHF containers were pushed into ice.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Upright dishwasher measured to have less than 160F rinse cycle. Thermometers on unit observed to measure rinse cycle around 120F. Active dishwashing observed at time of inspection. [CA] Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160°F (or manufacturer's instruction). [COS] Multiple sinks were set up with quat ammonia measuring 200ppm to manually sanitize dishes. Facility may continue using dishwashing to wash and rinse dishes and shall manually sanitize dishes until dishwasher is repaired. Ensure utensils maintain contact with sanitizer solution for at least 1 minute for quat ammonia.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

MAJOR: Sauces observed to be double contained in ice bath. Sauces measured to be: -Chipotle mayo at 52F -Ranch at 50F -Black garlic at 45F Sauces were just stocked in ice bath for lunch. MINOR: Rice in 1 door cookline prep cooler observed to be double contained and measured to be 45F. [CA] Maintain PHF at 41F and below for cold holding. Ensure ice bath is in direct contact with sides of container for effective cold holding. Ice level should raise to level of food inside container to effectively keep food cold. [COS] Sauce squeeze bottles were placed directly onto ice bath. Rice double container was removed and placed back in prep cooler. Other items in cooler measured to be 41F and below (see measured observations).

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed to be handling raw chicken, changing gloves without washing hands and then going to handle salt and pepper seasoning directly in bulk container. [CA] Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds after handling raw meats prior to donning new gloves. Wear gloves is not a replacement for handwashing. [COS] Employee washed hands with soap and then donned new gloves. Salt was decanted into small bowl instead of dispensing directly from bulk container.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.