Bubble Tea & Berry
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Violations Cited
22-4-601/602.11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean
The candy scoops and ice cream press should be cleaned with appropriate frequency. The interior of the press/mixer appeared soiled.
Why This Matters
BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.
Code Requirements
Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.
Corrective Actions
Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Discontinue the storage of candies beneath the three-basin sink. A covered container of candies was observed beneath the left drainage board of the three-basin sink.
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.
09-3-301.11(C)
Handling of Food & Ice
The PIC utilizes a metal bowl to scoop ice. The bowl is not equipped with a handle. The plastic scoop was observed in the rear of the ice machine beneath a shallow layer of ice. An ice scoop should be utilized to scoop the ice. The handle should be maintained above the ice. The bowl is not recommended because one's hands may enter and contaminate the ice.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
10-3-304.12
Food Utensil Storage
Two ice scoops were observed in stagnant water. The scoops were removed and cleaned. The scoops are to be stored dry or within the well.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
A wood divider has been placed between the food preparation sink and the mop sink. The barrier should be sealed or painted to make it smooth non-absorbent and readily cleanable.
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
The warmer used to heat the bubble tea is soiled. The warmer should be cleaned.
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
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
Toilet Enclosed Clean
The towel dispenser for the rear hand sink was empty. Towels should be promptly replaced.
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.