Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant
FAILFriday, August 12, 2016 at 6:03 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Chicken that had been cooked from Monday and placed into the second 2 door cooler with an elevated temperature of 57F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC voluntarily disposed of chicken that had been out of temperature.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Box of eggs observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler in the basement area. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
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
Small 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of around 54F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. Mop sink not enlcosed in the main kitchen area. Discotinue and ensure the mop sink is either fully enclosed or relocated.
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.
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
Pipe under the 2 bay sink leaking. Repair. Hand sinks in the mens room only run for a couple of seconds not allowing for the adequate washing of hands. Address. Mens faucet in the mens room leaking. Repair.
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.