The Upper Crust
PASSMonday, August 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Violations Cited
M-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
They have just added a softserve machine. Softserve requires an additional permit for frozen dessert and a softserve machine requires a frozen dessert manufacturing permit and monthly lab tests. Provide these items before serving softserve.
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
17-4-302.14
Test Kit Provided
There is no test kit for sanitizer. Provide. 8/12/2011 There is a quats test kit but they are using a chlorine sanitizer. Provide the correct test strips so employees can test sanitizer.
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.
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Wet mops and brooms are stored on the ground. Store items elevated. 8/12/2011 The mops are stored in the mop rack but the wet mop part is still in a mess on the ground. Store the mops elevated or inverted so the wet side is 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.