Cosi South Station
PASSFriday, December 20, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Plumbing / HVAC repairs were underway in the basement of the train station down the hall from the basement food preparation area. During the inspection two cockroaches (German) were observed exiting the area above the suspended ceiling and HVAC duct work and walking down the wall of the preparation room. A service call was placed with the building ownership. Work the pest control service contracted by the building management to mitigate the pest problem.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Hot and mild pepper seeds and some vegetable skins were observed on the shelving below the food preparation surfaces. Though a full cleaning of the area had not been completed after the morning / afternoon food preparation it appears that some of the seeds and the skins were more than a day old. Clean and sanitize the shelving below the food preparation surfaces.
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