Zest Mediterranean Grill
FAILWednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
Beef Kabob 118F Chicken Kabob 128F in hot holding unit not properly maintaining temperature. Per interview with PIC prepared less than one hour prior to inspection. Foods removed at time of inspection placed in metal pans on grill top. Must ensure foods are maintained at 140F or above
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
20-4-703.11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Establishment using low temperature dish machine with 0ppm chlorine- Discontinue use until repairs are made
Why This Matters
INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.
Code Requirements
SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum
M-8-103.12
Conformance w/ Approved Procedures
Per interview with PIC partially used shawarma cone on rotating broiler cold held from previous business day and placed on broiler to be used again. Discontinue and follow proper variance procedures for a maximum of 4 hours time as a public health control. Removed and discarded at time of inspection voluntarily by PIC. Reviewed procedures with PIC
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Hot holding table at service line not properly maintaining temperature- Repair/Replace
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.
16-4-501.11/.15
Dishwashng Facilities
Low temperature dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine. After priming machine continued to test at 0ppm chlorine. Repair machine to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm
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.