Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-501.14; Core - Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils. Soiled 3 comp sink basins. Repeat.
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 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 - Many old stickers/sticky residues were on table/counter surfaces and shelves. Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Repeat.
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.
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC does not have certificate to prove they are a certified food protection manager.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
4-501.11; Core - A few lower shelves in walk-in cooler were bent. Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. Repeat.
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 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 - Many old stickers/sticky residues were on table/counter surfaces and shelves. Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Repeat.
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.
6-501.13; Core - Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment including walk ins. Physical facilities shall be 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.
4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) A few lower shelves in walk-in cooler were bent...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment.
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 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 - (REPEAT) Observed soiled meat market shelves and plastic wrap machines. Many old stickers/sticky residues were on table/counter surfaces...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above; and remove all old stickers from surfaces.
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.
5-501.115; Core - Significant trash and food debris was on ground around trash dumpster...Dumpster enclosures and areas shall be kept clean and free of unnecessary items...Remove all trash/debris from ground and properly dispose of material.
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.
6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) In walk-in cooler; some insulation wrap on condensation lines was missing/damaged. Rear store mop sink/can wash faucet had missing top on vacuum breaker. Some market floor tiles had some missing grout; and at least one tile was damaged...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair or replace damaged or missing fixtures above. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled flooring in meat market area; walk-in cooler and freezer and market office areas. Bathroom ceiling vents were dusty/soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above.
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 - A few lower shelves in walk-in cooler were bent...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - Several long product trays were cracked/damaged...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged trays.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-501.14; Core - Interiors of rinsing and sanitizing sinks of 3-comp sink were soiled...Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils...Increase cleaning frequency of 3-comp sink.
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 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 - Observed soiled meat market shelves; plastic wrap machine; and areas under products in open refrigerated display (display bottoms). Some old stickers/sticky residues were on table/counter surfaces...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above; and remove all old stickers from surfaces.
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.
5-501.13; Core - Trash dumpster was leaking on ground; as evidenced by leachate on ground near/under dumpster...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair...Replace leaking dumpster. 5-501.115; Core - Observed trash; cardboard and food debris accumulation on ground behind/beside trash dumpster...Trash/recycling enclosures and areas shall be kept clean...Remove trash and other material from ground and properly dispose of it. 5-501.116; Core - Exteriors of trash dumpster were soiled with food debris/soil and attracting flies...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of dumpster exteriors.
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.
6-501.11; Core - In meat market area; one evaporator fan was not functional; and some ceiling light fixtures were not illuminated/not working. Walk-in freezer light fixture was dim. Rear store mop sink/can wash faucet had missing top on vacuum breaker...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair or replace damaged or nonfunctional fixtures above. 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled flooring in meat market area; walk-in cooler and freezer and market office areas. Some market ceiling light covers were soiled and/or had condensation accumulation...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above.
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 - Observed soiled flooring in walk-in cooler (under walk-in cooler shelves; around rack legs and walk-in freezer)...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase floor cleaning frequency.; 6-501.11; Core - Back store mop sink/can wash faucet had missing top on vacuum breaker; and sink drain cover was missing...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Replace covers on vacuum breaker and sink drain.
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.
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 - Observed soiled meat market shelves; racks; plastic wrap machine; and areas under products in open refrigerated display (display bottoms)...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above.
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.
6-501.18; Core - Men's urinal undersides were soiled...Plumbing fixtures such as handsinks; urinals and toilets shall be kept clean...Increase urinal 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.
5-501.113; Core - Trash dumpster lid was open...Outside trash/recycling receptacles shall be covered with tight-fitting lids and doors...Keep dumpster lids closed when not in use. ; 5-501.115; Core - Significant trash was on ground around dumpster; and live flies were accumulated around trash; with strong odors coming from material on ground...Trash/recycling receptacle enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and kept clean...Remove all trash from ground and properly dispose of it; and clean the soiled ground surfaces where needed to keep fly population down and animals/rodents away from this area.
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.
4-501.11; Core; The wrapping blocks are torn/old and need replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the wrapping blocks.
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; Floors need cleaning under the shelving of the walk in cooler.- Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.- Please clean the floors.
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.