Monument Tavern
PASSWednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:02 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
They have a batch of sushi rice out at room temperature that they are using for lunch service and then they make a new batch for dinner. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below or hot holding of 135F or above or provide a HACCP plan for acidification of rice or procedures for Time as a Public Health Control.
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
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
There are rodent droppings along the floor of the basement. Clean and provide IPM reports showing the treatment of pests.
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
17-4-302.14
Test Kit Provided
There is no chlorine test kit available to test main dishwasher. Provide. (Machine was sanitizing with 50 ppm chlorine tested with my test strips)
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.