3717-1-03.2(M) / Wiping cloths - use limitation.
Observed a wet wiping cloth sitting on a food contact surface. Wet wiping cloths should be stored in a sanitizer solution at the correct ppm's. 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.
3717-1-04.2(H)(2) / Temperature measuring devices - mechanical warewashing.
An irreversible registering temperature indicator (thermometer or labels) was not readily accessible in hot water mechanical warewashing operations.
A temperature measuring device is essential to monitor mechanical ware washing to ensure sanitization.
3717-1-04.4(A)(1) / Equipment - good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed a torn gasket on the walk-in cooler door. Equipment and/or components are not maintained in good working order.
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under rules 3717-1-04 and 3717-1-04.1 of this code.