| OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS |
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Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
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*Evidence of smoking observed at basement handwashing sink, next to the 3-compartment sink.
An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. New Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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*Raw , animal-derived Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) products (eggs) were found being stored directly over ready-to-eat foods (Parmesan cheese, salad dressings, etc) in the Continental refrigerator.
Raw, animal-derived TCS products must always be stored below ready-to-eat foods.
Affected products were re-stacked/ordered in the refrigerator as required. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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*No measurable sanitizing solution (Chlorine-based) concentration was measured in the low-heat, chemical sanitizing mechanical dishwashing machine. No sanitizing solution is being dispensed during machine’s cycle. No sanitizing solution is dispensed when pump for sanitizer is primed.
Maximum hot water temperature in unit was measured at 100°F.
Service was called during inspection and both issues will be assessed during technician visit.
The 3-compartment sink must be utilized for all warewashing until the mechanical dishwashing machine is repaired and providing adequate sanitizing solution concentration and wash water and final rinse water at 120°F and above. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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*Internal water-contact surfaces in the ice making machine contain a pink, bacteria-like and black, mold-like substances.
Ice machine was placed out-of-service during inspection and ice emptied and discarded. All water-contact and ice-contact (ice bin) surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized prior to next use. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
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*Mashed potatoes in a stainless steel container, stored on top of lidded products in the steam table, were measured at 105°F.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F and above.
Affected product was discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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*Loose, unprotected blocks of rodent bait found on floor in various areas of the basement.
Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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Several sealed, individually packaged fully thawed reduced oxygen fish products were found in the McCray 2-door refrigerator. Handling instructions note to keep frozen and open packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration. Introducing oxygen to product prior to thawing under refrigeration eliminates conditions (temperatures above 38ºF and without oxygen) conducive to the growth of Clostridium botulinum type E.
Affected product was measured at 44°F and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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*1. Dead oriental cockroaches were observed on the floor in the basement bar (also in handwashing sink at bar), basement hallway and near the clothes washing machine (basement).
2. Mouse droppings were found on the floor in the basement bar closet and in cabinetry below the handwashing sink at the salad preparation station.
Remove and discard cockroaches and mouse droppings to effectively monitor pest activity. Clean and sanitize affected areas.
Contact facility’s exterminator with findings and for additional monitoring and/or treatment.
3. Spray can of pesticide found on storage rack in pantry area.
Any application of pesticides must only be done by a PA certified pest control operator.
Affected product must be removed from facility. Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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Numerous boxes of food product were found on the floor of the walk-in freezer (basement).
All food must be stored at least six inches above the floor. New Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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Food workers are not wearing hair (beard) restraints as required.
Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. New Violation. To be Corrected By: 06/20/2024
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Several knives were found being stored blade-down between the cook-line prep unit and adjacent prep table. This area is neither clean nor easily cleanable.
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils must be stored in one of the following ways:
* In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, unless the food is non-potentially hazardous and within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour or cinnamon--in which case the food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within the containers.
* Stored on cleaned and sanitized tables or equipment, on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the table or equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a required frequency.
* Stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes.
* Stored in clean, protected locations if the utensils, such as scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous.
* Stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned at required frequency.
Affected utensils were removed to the warewashing area during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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Evidence of dumping of mop water observed in 3-compartment sink; mop wringer found in one compartment and layer of grime found in another compartment.
6-501.15 Cleaning Maintenance Tools, Preventing Contamination.
Food preparation sinks, handwashing sinks, and warewashing equipment may not be used for the cleaning of maintenance tools, the preparation or holding of maintenance materials, or the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
The 3-compartment sink was emptied, cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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Quaternary ammonium compounds sanitizing solution found in middle bay of the bar area 3-compartment sink.
Sanitizing solution and rinse water were drained and sink correctly staged for warewashing during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
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General Remarks
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A follow-up inspection will be conducted to verify corrective actions taken in response to violations referenced in this report. Regulatory fee(s) may be assessed for non-compliance.
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