Plaza Coffee Shop Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Plates and bowls above grills not protected - manager had employee cover the top dish on each stack with plastic wrap to use as protection for dishes other dishes in the stack) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Used on door handle to reach-in cooler) **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. (In kitchen area on counters - employee discarded) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (To go containers at front counter not inverted - employee placed containers in inverted position)

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. (Stored on floor - employee moved to proper area) **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (Chlorine: towel bucket over 200 ppm - corrected to 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Unknown chemical in spray bottle not labeled - manager discarded) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Handle for RIC has duct tape to repair) **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (No sign at sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. (On cold table - raw chicken, raw hamburger, and raw sausage stored behind RTE items) **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Bottle for window cleaner not labeled) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle to reach-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw sausage patties in top of table over peppers on shelf underneath.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At new outside faucet. Added new. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handle.

Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup for employee in coffee station. Moved to lobby. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wall in disrepair. In men's restroom at base.

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue, used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Coughed into hand then gave customer new coffee cup.

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In make table raw beef behind onions so that the raw would have to be carried over the onions.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over bacon in reach-in freezer in dish room.

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 parts per million. Drained.

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine kit.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish room. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On counter without cover.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Front line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell egg in reach in cooler on upper area above peppers in cabinet. Also burger patties would be carried over cheese in upper section. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. soup made on 25 th early morning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under conter **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips on counter at 70, explained time as public health control **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. By cook line, explained time as public health control, gave form, corrective action: wrote time

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ice cream bar in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. To grab onions **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit color chart provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Light

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at front counter, mgr told me not to use it because something is roong with plumbing

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Triple sink **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink and triple sink

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit saussge in top of makeline table above fill line 46.Corrective action taken.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled top and corners.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 baysink.Repeat Violation.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at front handsink.

Observed wall in disrepair under 3 baysonk.

Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled cracked eggs then touched muffin. Corrected On Site.

Observed single-service articles improperly stored souffle cups not inverted.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 bay sink.

Observed ceiling in disrepair by hot water heater.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food sanitizer by sugar packets.

Critical - Observed unlabeled soapy water.

Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked cooked items in freezer.Repeat Violation.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar.

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom ladies restroom.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees front sink.

Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitizer bucket.

Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Some expired.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked pulled chicken,milk.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface cookline cooler also top of water heater. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. tuna salad dated 1-5.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. gravy

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs at 52, top of reachin

Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. open pitchers of water under towel dispenser at front handsink

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline reachin

Critical - Observed water backing up through floor drains of establishment behind counter. water was clear. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY DEBRIS ON STOVETOP

Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. UTENSILS IN CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS IN BOTTOM

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. BREAD Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.

Critical - Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEANS 56'F IN REACHIN COOLER. SAUSAGE 48'F IN PREP COOLER. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACHIN FREEZER

Critical - Observed the presence of insects. DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR Corrected On Site.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN PREP AREA

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA

In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN RICE

Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN PREP COOLER

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE WIPED HANDS ON APRON AND CONTINUED FOOD PREP Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed processed and prepared ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS IN RIC

Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER REAR HANDSINK. REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPERepeat Violation.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CUPS WETNESTING ABOVE ICE MACHINE

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS HANGING ON BREAD WARMER HANDLE.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. NUMEROUS

Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELF WITH BISCUIT MIX UNDER PREP TABLE

Observed wall in disrepair. WALL REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE UNDER HANDSINK