Happy Garden
PASSTuesday, January 21, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Violations Cited
41-7-201/04.11
Separation/Sanitizer Criteria
They are using regular bleach. Provide commercial grade bleach to properly sanitize equipment.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
M-2-101.11
Person in charge Assigned
There is no person in charge assigned and there are numerous risk factor violations. Provide an additional certified manager to control risk factors at the establishment.
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.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Bulk food products are stored in garbage barrels. Provide food grade containers to store open bulk products.
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
There is unfinished wood along the edges of the older freezer in the basement. Provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Gross unsanitary conditions. Clean all surfaces to remove encrusted grease. There is plastic on the front of the fryolater. Remove to provide a durable cleanable surface 1/13/2014 They have cleaned and removed the first layer of grease from most surfaes. There are still surfaces that need further cleaning. Provide.
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
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
The floors are soiled with debris. Clean to remove. (pass) The floor underneath the walk-in freezer is cinderblocks. Provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable There are old rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove. (pass)
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