4-501.11; Core; Water is dripping from the walk-in freezer condensate line and freezing on shelving and floor below. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. PIC has placed a work order. No food stored near this drip.
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.
4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Blue ice scoop was significantly cracked near the handle. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth; free of open seams; cracks; chips; pits; sharp internal angles; crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. CDI- scoop voluntarily discarded.
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.
5-205.15; Core; Pipe under pre-wash basin is leaking into a pan on the floor. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repairs are pending.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11; Core; A single light bulb is missing under the hood near hot hold equipment. Replace light bulb to provide required lighting intensity. No point taken
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; Can opener blade has visible residue accumulation. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- can opener removed for cleaning. All other equipment was observed 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.
6-501.11; Core; A drip is coming from the center of the walk-in cooler ceiling and being caught by a bucket when it rains. Drip is not located over food or shelving. A leak from condenser in walk-in freezer is also causing ice build-up under fans. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair these problem areas to maintain walk-in coolers in dry condition.
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.
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11; Priority; An employee observed touching cheese pizza with their bare hands while slicing for service. Food employees may not contact exposed; ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; single-use gloves; or dispensing equipment. CDI - Education provided. Cheese pizza reheated to 165 F. Employee washed their hands and donned gloves.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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; Black accumulation present on the walk-in cooler door and gasket. Not all; but some buildup is able to be removed with an alcohol pad; meaning thorough cleaning is needed. Surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt and debris.
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; Black accumulation present on the walk-in cooler door and gasket. Not all; but some buildup is able to be removed with an alcohol pad; meaning thorough cleaning is needed. Surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt and debris.
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.
4-602.11; Core; Pink accumulation present on the ice machine baffle. Ice machines shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean ice machine.
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; Condensate is dripping from the walk-in cooler ceiling. Buckets have been placed underneath to catch spillage. Ice buildup is also present on the walk-in freezer condenser. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC has placed work orders and is in communication with Maximo regarding repairs. Walk-in cooler work order #: SR905984; walk-in freezer work order #: SR905879.
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; Black accumulation present on the walk-in cooler door and gasket. Not all; but some buildup is able to be removed with an alcohol pad; meaning thorough cleaning is needed. Surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt and debris.
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; Ice is building up around condenser in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice and repair condenser. Repeat; Half points deducted due to removal of on floor (as noted previously).
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; Ice is building up around condenser and floors in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice and repair condenser.
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.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-204.11 ; Priority; Sanitizer spray bottle had a concentration of quaternary ammonia above 400 PPM. Quaternary ammonia shall have a concentration of 200-400 PPM or according to manufacturer's instructions. CDI: Spray bottle was diluted to 200 PPM.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
4-501.11; Core; Ice is building up around condenser and floors in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice and repair condenser.
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.