ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 7, 2024
8 recorded violations
Official wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired wings--discarded. PIC To assure that all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code. Date marking must reflect the prep date PLUS SIX DAYS ONLY
In plain English
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.
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3.2(A)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food
Inspector’s notes
Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use tongs or toothpicks when handling garnishes
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.
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2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
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.
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3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed cooked wings etc dated with an 9 day shelf life. PIC to assure all open processed and prepared TCS foods have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item. Most TCS Foods must be given the date opened or prepped PLUS SIX DAYS
In plain English
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Obsered pink yeast on Ice Machine shield. Drain, clean and sanitize Ice Machine
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.
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3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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.
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4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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