4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Walk in cooler leaks from wall and floor seams which has caused rusting and mildew like odor. PIC states that food is beginning to spoil faster than normal. Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC advised to continue reaching out to repair and maintenance for timely repair.
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.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Two food scoops stored in the clean utensil drawer had food residue on them. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- scoops cleaned during inspection. All other equipment observed clean. No point taken today.
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.
6-501.12; Core; Walk-in cooler floor along the wall under shelving is soiled. Physical facilities shall be maintained in clean condition. Please clean this area.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; Boxes of frozen pizza observed stored on the freezer floor. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches from the floor. Move boxes to shelving.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Dust and/or residue observed on the metal shelf above warewashing area. Some white residue observed on exterior of ice machine. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas.
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.
4-501.114; Priority; Quat sanitizer in the three compartment sink was observed at over 500ppm. Manufacturer instructions state a use concentration of between 200 and 400ppm. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a concentration as specified under sec. 7 204.11 and as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling. CDI- water added to dilute sanitizer.
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.
3-501.18; Priority; A container of Land O Lakes shredded mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler was observed with a date of 2/12/24. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration once opened from a package. The day of opening shall count as day 1. CDI- cheese discarded. Unless supporting documentation can be provided by the manufacturer; mozzarella is not exempt from date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat TCS foods are discarded appropriately to avoid full points in the future.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
5-501.114; Core; Left side garbage receptacle is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Replace plug to avoid points being taken. Work with garbage contractor or plug drain independently if necessary.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Three food scoops stored in the clean utensil drawer had food residue on them. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- scoops cleaned during inspection.
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.
3-501.18; Priority; Two commercially packaged bags of boiled eggs with a manufacturer use by date of Nov 16th were observed in the walk-in cooler. Ensure foods are discarded by their manufacturer use by dates. CDI- eggs discarded. No points taken today.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
5-501.114; Core; Left side garbage receptacle is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Replace plug. No point taken today.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.