Giacomo's
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, May 10, 2018 at 1:05 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.14
Cooling
The sauce made earlier in the day is cooling on the floor in the basement in deep containers at room temperature the sauce is still 76F. Properly cool items from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
The items in the refrigerators with broken gaskets are not in temperature; pasta 60F sauce from yesterday 67F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below (items were discarded by the manager because they were out of temperature for a an unknown amount of time)
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
M-2-102.11
PIC Knowledge
The certified food manager at this location works at another location. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location to supervise food safety and train the staff. 5/3/18 They have signed up two managers to take the servesafe class and the certified food manager is at the location today but they need to be taking active managerial control and monitoring critical control points. The refrigerators with broken gaskets are elevated today and all the food needed to be discarded.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
The refrigerator gaskets are broken on the upstairs refrigerators. Repair or replace. The handle is broken off the upstairs undercounter unit and they are using a tied piece of plastic bag as a handle. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable durable handle. The shelving in the upright refrigerator and the bottom of the unit is rusting. Resurface or replace.
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
The floors in the kitchen and basement have missing grout and tiles. Repair or replace damaged floors to provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
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