Sunset Grill
PASSWednesday, October 14, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Diced tomatoe's coleslaw and several dairy based salad dressings with elevated temperatures between 50-52F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All potentially hazardous foods with elevated tempreatures were voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. Cooked ribs inside of the 4 door under the counter cooler with an elevated temperature of approximately 55F. PIC stated the the cooked ribs had been in the unit from the previous morning. Cooked shrimp inside of the 2 door deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of approximately 53F. PIC stated that the cooked shrimp had been in the unit from the previous day. Cooked shrimp was voluntarily discarded and denatured at the time of the inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F.
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
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Buckets of potatoes observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in beer cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
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
Salad cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue the use of this unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All potentially hazardous foods were removed at the time of the inspection. Gasket around the door of the under the counter cooler damaged and torn. Address and replace. 2 Door deli coolers near the stove top and fryers with elevated temperatures of 48F. Discontinue the use of all units unable to maintaine foods at beow 41F.
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.
17-4-204.112/.115
Equipment Thermometers
First 2 door deli style cooler with no evidence of an equipment thermometer. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Lower shelf of the salad cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove and make all necessary repairs. Several storage racks inisde of the walk-in coolers with evidence of what appears to be a rustlike substance. Clean to remove and resurface. Interior of the ice cream chest near filing cabinets with excess frost build-up and food spills. Clean to remove.
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
Floor of the walk-in beer cooler damaged. Address and make all of the necesary repairs.
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