4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Side-Kick Stickers applied to the refrigerator in the salad area have tattered; worn edges are not cleanable and are not appropriate for food contact. Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P; (B) Durable (C) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable; and (E) Resistant to damage. Assure recipe guide side-kick stickers are replaced at appropriate intervals to maintain them cleanable and clean. The back-splash surface location observed today is an improvement from the previous location to minimize food contact. . . Scoring; cuts are observed in the metal of the salad prep surface of the refrigerator.
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.
notedCode 3-304.14(B) Sanitizer in the towel bucket is weakCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14(B) Sanitizer in the towel bucket is weak; barely detectable. Sanitizer fresh from the sink dispenser appears to be 150 ppm Quat. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Consider if sanitizer concentration needs to be increased to maintain sufficient sanitizer for towel / wiping cloths. Use test strips regularly to verify concentration.
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.
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Side-Kick Stickers applied to the refrigerator in the salad area have a small amount of tattered; worn edges are not cleanable and are not appropriate for food contact. Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P; (B) Durable (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable; and (E) Resistant to damage. Assure recipe guide side-kick stickers are replaced at appropriate intervals to maintain them cleanable and clean. The back-splash surface location observed today is an improvement from the previous location to minimize food contact. . . educational note: near square; textured corners are present inside the produce. Produce areas shall be clean and cleanable and should have sufficient coving to allow effective cleaning. Cleanliness observed today is significantly improved from the last unannounced inspection. 4-502.11(A) Plexi-glass shields on the salad refrigerator are cracked; damaged. Maintain utensils in good repair. Replace the plexi glass shields.
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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.
6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) Two Soap Dispensers in the kitchen are not dispensing soap. They may release soap when slapped; but they are intended to be touchless. Sensors are likely not functioning. Replace the soap dispensers if extensive cleaning does not restore full function to the soap dispensers. Monitor employee handwashing and assure employees are using soap. correction requested today
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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.
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Side-Kick Stickers applied to the top of the refrigerator in the salad area with tattered; worn edges are not cleanable and are not appropriate for food contact. Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P; (B) Durable (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable; and (E) Resistant to damage. Manager discussed removal and replacement with new recipe guide side-kick stickers applied to the back-splash surface instead. . . educational note: near square; textured corners are present inside the produce sink that have some discoloration. Produce areas shall be clean and cleanable and should have sufficient coving to allow effective cleaning. discussed today; especially for consideration as the new location is built. 4-502.11(A) Plexi-glass shields on the salad refrigerator are cracked; damaged. Maintain utensils in good repair. Replace the plexi glass shields.
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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.
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Electrical cords and components hanging in the raw chicken preparation area are not clean. The design is not appropriate as yellow cords hang where food is prepared. Consider having electrical cords run behind the false-wall panel. Assure electrical components and items in food preparation areas are 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.