Chicken and Rice Guys
FAILThursday, January 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
They are using an ecolab lactic acid based sanitizer and the concentration is lower than the specified concentration. Verify that the sanitizer is approved and correct the concentration levels so they are correct. (they can use other sanitizer until this one is corrected)
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
L1
8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements