Avalanche Pizza Co. - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:March 31, 2015
Number of critical violations:0
Number of non-critical violations:  3
Follow-up Required:  No

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
402   Food is protected from contamination (Sec 12(b))
Observation: Two open bags of flour were observed behind the pizza oven, one being stored directly on the ground, the other stacked on top of unopened flour bags.
Corrective Action: Once a product is opened, it must be transferred into pest proof containors to protect it from contamination. All food products should be stored a minimum of six inches off the ground to protect it from contamination and facilitate easy cleaning of the estalbishment.
504   Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are operated in a safe/sanitary manner (Sec 16(c))
Observation: Quats sanitizer in the spray bottle was measured at > 400 ppm.
Corrective Action: Dilute Quats sanitizer to 200 ppm. Ensure staff are reading and following manufacturers directions on dilution of sanitizer, as too concentrated of a solution can lead to chemical intoxication if consumed. Recommend purchasing Quats test strips to verify the concentration is correct.
507   Equipment, utensils and food surfaces are washed and sanitized (Sec 17(2))
Observation: Staff on duty explained the 2 compartment sink dishwashing method as follows: wash dishes with soap in the first compartment, rinse and air dry. Signage will be provided to post at the dish pit for staff use and reference.
Corrective Action: Ensure staff are educated about proper dishwashing procedures for a two compartment sink, a sanitizing step is mandatory for a food service establishment. Proper procedures are as follows: Scrape food debris Compartment 1: wash and rinse dishes with detergent and warm water 45 degrees C Compartment 2: sanitize dishes with warm water at 45C and 200 ppm chlorine (approximately 1 tbsp per gallon of water) Allow dishes to air dry.

Comments:

Hand washing sink supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel.
Manual dishwashing in place (3 compartment sink available. Left hand sink is used for janitorial purposes, and the remaining two compartments are used for dishwashing).
Temperature logs are being maintained on a daily basis. An IR gun was available and in use on site for temperature readings.
Refrigeration temperatures are satisfactory (<4 degrees C/ 40 degrees F)
Freezer temperatures are satisfactory (-18 degrees C/ 0 degrees F).
Food storage practices appear to be satisfactory.
Sanitation of premises is good.
Maintenance of premises is good.
No pests observed at time of inspection.
Equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

Report to be hand delivered to operator Rick.