3717-1-03.2(M) / Wiping cloths - use limitation.
Observed wet wiping cloths being stored in a soapy water solution. Wet wiping cloths need to be stored in a sanitizer solution at the correct ppms. 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.
Repeat Observed the bulk rice container cracked. This lid needs replaced because it can no longer be 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(I) / Nonfood-contact surfaces - materials.
Observed the doors in the Translsen 3 door cooler on line 3 that need replaced. These doors are no longer easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be smooth and durable.
3717-1-04.1(D) / CIP equipment - cleanability.
Observed food debris on the clean slicer.
To prevent contamination: (1) CIP equipment shall meet the characteristics specified under paragraph (C) of this rule and shall be designed and constructed so that: (a) cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and contact all interior food-contact surfaces, and (b) the system is self-draining or capable of being completely drained of cleaning and sanitizing solutions; and (2) CIP equipment that is not designed to be disassembled for cleaning shall be designed with inspection access points to ensure that all interior food contact surfaces throughout the fixed system are being effectively cleaned.
3717-1-04.4(A)(1) / Equipment - good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed several pieces of equipment leaking (tilt skillet, kettle). 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.
3717-1-05.1(S)(1) / Plumbing system - maintained in good repair.
Observed the mop sink not draining properly. The plumbing system was not properly repaired.
To prevent health hazards, a plumbing system shall be repaired according to the Ohio building code.
3717-1-06(A)(1) / Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Observed floors in the kitchen and coolers that are no longer easily cleanable. These floors should be replaced with a smooth, durable and easily cleanable surface.
Where FSO or RFE activities are conducted, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable; closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture.
3717-1-06.2(B) / Handwashing cleanser - availability.
Observed one of the handsinks soap dispenser missing the knob to dispense the soap.
To ensure proper cleaning of hands, each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.