MAX'S DELI CAFE
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, March 23, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
Grilled chicken holding in steamtable at 100F.Pulled pork at 126F(Steam table turned down too low).3-12-2010 - Cooked shrimp sitting ontop of steamtable at 110F-110F.Cooked eggplant in hotbox at 110F.Please ensure that all hot food remains at 140F or above(Need temperature control to achieve this).
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Chicken salad in prep refridge at 50F+(Staff explained they just prepared but didn't properly chill down to 41F or below before putting out for service).3-12-2010 - Egg salad sandwich going out for delivery at 50F+.Excessive amounts of phf's(To go items) lying around establishment without any temperature control.(All cold food needs to be at 41F or below at all times.If product goes above 41F during production then it needs to chill down to 41F or below before service/delivery).
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-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
PIC/CFM not performing duties according to Food Codes as evidenced on Inspection and interview on Time/temperature requirements Type of Sanitizer used in sink(eventually was able to ascertain information from owner-staff unaware who was actually performing practice Hygenic practices Employee Health policy Consumer Advisory for take-out menus etc.All mentioned are critical violations denoted in the Food Codes which are not on site).
Why This Matters
EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.
Code Requirements
PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist