Centennial Cafe - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:June 25, 2008
Number of critical violations:3
Number of non-critical violations:  2
Follow-up Required:  Yes

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
102  Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Micro
Observation: There is raw meat being stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action: All raw meat must be stored below or separate from vegetables and other ready-to-eat foods.
105  Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
Observation: There were several instances of potentially hazardous food being stored a inadequate temperatures at the time of inspection. 1. Wontons stored at room temperature (internal temperature of 17 C). 2. Rice is not being cooled properly, rice in cooler overnight still had an internal temperature of 20 C. 3. Bean sprouts are being left outside of cooler in large buckets, staff indicated these would not likely be used all in one day, internal temperature of the product measured at 20 C.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained under proper temperature control - the above foods were discarded at the time of inspection. Proper cooling procedures must be followed (reviewed with staff). Bring small portions of product out during service periods, hazardous foods (sprouts) must be placed on ice to maintain proper temperature or left in coolers and brought out as required.
108  Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Wiping clothes were not being stored in a sanitizing solution at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action: Wiping clothes must be stored in a sanitizer (bleach and water) - corrected at the time of inspection.
115   Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
Observation: Back door is being left open, screen door also open and in disrepair.
Corrective Action: Keep door (or screen) closed, repair screen.
116   Repeat Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Filters on cool line have grease build-up.
Corrective Action: Filters must be cleaned.
116   Repeat Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Ceiling and lights have a build-up of grease/dirt.
Corrective Action: Ceiling must be cleaned, ventilation unit should also be cleaned to prevent more grease on ceiling.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Glass front cooler is very dirty.
Corrective Action: Cooler, including shelves, must be cleaned.

Comments:

Additional items noted at the time of inspection:
All cooler temperatures are satisfactory (< 4C).
Dishwasher final rinse temperature is >82 C = good.
Reminder to the staff that meat should not be cut during busy times to reduce the risk of cross-contamination; reminder to ensure hands are washed frequently.

Items from the previous report that have been addressed:
110 - Upright freezer has been replaced.
116 - Raw wood shelves in the dishwasher area have been replaced with metal shelves. Cardboard is not being used for mats.
122 - Food safety and sanitation plans have been submitted and approved, Ensure these plans are being followed.