4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) The flat top grill leaks grease from the corners on to the side surfaces and floor. Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC states a work order has been placed and approved for a replacement grill.
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.
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Both the men's and women's restrooms did not have paper towels. Provide paper towels or approved hand drying device at each handwashing sink. CDI- towels replaced.
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.
4-601.11; Core; Observed black; crusty residue underneath the prep counter of reach-in unit at the makeline. Residue observed near gasket and door hinges of same unit. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be maintained free of residue; food debris; dust and dirt accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.
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; The walk-in cooler has a slow; intermittent drip coming from the seam in the ceiling near the vent. Water was observed dripping onto the floor and creating a splatter. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. PIC stated the drip had been fixed since previous inspection and recently started dripping again. No points were taken on the previous inspection. A follow up visit will be conducted to check on this repair. Repair this drip to avoid full points and possible action against your facility permit.
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.
3-304.14; Core; After wiping the thermometer probe and checking temperatures on the cookline; the wiping cloth was placed on a cutting board. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be placed in a chemical sanitizer solution when not in use. CDI- cloth was placed in bleach bucket. Note: cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. No point taken.
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.
4-501.11; Core; The walk-in cooler is dripping as mentioned above. This is affecting the cleanability of the walk-in cooler. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Repair walk-in cooler. No point taken.
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.
2-301.14; Priority; After coming back from inspecting the dumpster area; employee failed to wash hands before touching clean equipment like the potato slicer. Hands shall be washed after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. CDI- employee was instructed to wash hands. Affected equipment was placed in sanitizer.
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.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; The walk-in cooler has a very slow; intermittent drip coming from the seam in the ceiling near the vent. A white bucket on the floor below is catching this drip. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. A work order has been placed for this. PIC states the condensation drip pan is leaking inside the unit above and needs to be replaced. No point taken today. Resolve this issue by next inspection to avoid points.
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.
5-501.114; Core; The 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 drain plug to avoid future points.
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.