Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Chemical spray bottle was not labeled with common name. 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) CDI: Spray bottle was labeled.
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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.
Observation: Sausage in hot hold self service unit was holding at 126F. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Sausage was pulled from unit and discarded.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Observation: Manager was not able to locate employee health policy. 2-201.12 Exclusions and Restrictions (P) CDI: Inspector emailed copy of employee health policy to manager.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode Observation: A cup was being used as a scoop for pecan pieces and was stored in container between uses. A scoop should be used and stored with the handle out of the food product. 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
Observation: A cup was being used as a scoop for pecan pieces and was stored in container between uses. A scoop should be used and stored with the handle out of the food product. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C)
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Small cups of cream cheese found stored in a cup above 41F (see temperature chart). TCS items shall be maintained 41F or below. CDI: Cream cheese was voluntarily discarded.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-305.11; Core; Employee jacket found stored in box of cookies. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEES' clothing and other possessions. Provide area for storage of employee items.
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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.
3-302.15; Core; A bowl of apples wrapped in plastic wrap found with the sticker remaining on them. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. Ensure all fruits and vegetables are washed prior to being served in ready to eat form.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A stack of single use coffee filters found to be stored open and unprotected. Single use items shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. CDI: PIC moved the coffee filters.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-302.13; Priority Foundation; PIC did not have a testing device for the high temperature dish machine. In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations; an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. EHS will return to verify testing device has been acquired by 11/24.
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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.