Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, November 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
If vegetables and herbs are to be stored cold within the reach-in refrigerator they must be placed within a container that can be readily cleaned and sanitized. The vegetables and herbs cannot be stored on cardboard.
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.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Repair / replace the tiled floor within the butcher area. Some of the ceramic tiles have been lifted and been removed others are cracked and some are loose. The floor should be water-tight non-absorbent smooth and easily cleanable.
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