3717-1-03.2(M) / Wiping cloths - use limitation.
Observed wet wiping clothes stored in a soapy water solution. Observed improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths.
(1) Cloths that are in use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out container that occur as food is being served shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose; (2) Cloths that are in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (a) held between uses in a chemical sanitizer of the appropriate concentration; and (b) shall be laundered daily; (3) Cloths that are used with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes; (4) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solution in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil; (5) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions specified in paragraph (M)(2)(a) of this rule in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles; (6) Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions.
3717-1-04(A) / Multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces - material characteristics.
Observed some plastic containers and lids with cracks and/or broken corners. These dishes no longer can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly. Equipment and/or utensils contain improper materials.
To prevent contamination, materials that are used in the contruction of utensils and food contact surfaces may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: Safe; durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
3717-1-04.5(D) / Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency.
Observed food debris inside the Traulsen freezer. Observed accumulation of soil residue on nonfood-contact surfaces.
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
3717-1-04.8(A) / Equipment and utensils - air-drying required.
An employee stated after the slicer is washed, rinished, and sanitized that a paper towel is used to dry. The slicer needs to air dry. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried.
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food and utensils, and may not be cloth dried.
3717-1-05.4(N) / Covering receptacles.
Observed the cardboard dumpster lid open.
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be: kept covered inside the FSO or RFE if they contain food residue and are not in continuous use, and after they are filled; or with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside.