STARBUCKS COFFEE No. 864
PASS W/ CONDITIONSMonday, July 20, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Violations Cited
22-4-601/602.11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Clean the interior black panel of the ice machine to remove the light build-up. Staff cleaned and sanitized the surface with a quat. sanitizing solution (200 ppm).
Why This Matters
BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.
Code Requirements
Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.
Corrective Actions
Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency