Americas Food Basket
FAILThursday, January 10, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Several Naked brand bottled vegetable beverages with past expiration dates from Jan. 4 2019. Address and ensure all perishable products are being checked regularly for past expiration dates. Drinks were removed at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Several lights out in the produce preparation room. Replace. Pipe leading to the compressor of the walk-in ice cream freezer with excess ice buildup. Defrost clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Cardboard being used to line the shelves under the shellfish in the seafood freezer Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Several fan covers in the meat and produce rooms with dust build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door Hersheys freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the freezers designated just for bags of ice with excess frost and ice build-up. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Whole in the floor in the dry storage room on the second floor. Address and make any necessary repairs.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
40-6-305.11
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided
Employee bike observed being stored on top of ice cream shelf in the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and provide proper storage for all staff belonings.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.