Susan's Deli Of Course

January 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings8

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked red bliss potatoes at 115F at 10:30am(Staff indicated that product was cooked at 8:00am).PIC nor staff performing process knew the time/temperature parameters for cooling foods.No corrective action taken by staff even after process was explained.Product was discarded/denatured.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken in steam table at 109F-122F-various flavored chicken piled up in third pans.BBQ Buffalo plain flavored.The product checked deeper in pan was over 140F.PIC not utilizing thermometer to check temperatures.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw poultry stored over RTE foods(lettuce etc.).This has been a repeat violation.A Picture/sinage posted on front of refridge.Staff cooking on grill using same utensil for raw beef and chicken until PIC told her to get additional utensils.Prior proper set-up needed to ensure food safety techniques utilized.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Pans stored in handsink.This is also a repeat violation.Pic observed cleaning thermometer in handsink.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Labeled Common Namecritical

Inspector note: Chemical spray bottle not labeled.This is a repeat violation.Bottled not labeled after it was pointed out on Inspection(PIC needs to provide corrective actions).
code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket tested over 200ppm.Provide proper efficacy rate of sanitizer.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not performing required duties as evidenced by lack of required knowledge on interview.PIC didn't institute corrective actions when required(label chemical bottles reheat chicken not holding at proper temperature in steam table Not verifying methods and temperatures are met for complex food proceeses(Home fry process) Improper food storage of raw and RTE foods improper thawing techniques.This is why I strongly suggest an additional person be certified relatively soon due to the repeat critical violations and lack of knowledge on part of PIC to properly institute correct procedures.CFM has not been present on any full sanitary Inspection dating back a full caledar year.There seems to be a lack of proper training by evidence of repeat critical violations.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical

Inspector note: PIC not familar with employee health policy when asked on interview.He stated that CFM said he would explain at later date??I strongly suggest to post educational material in order to help assist staff on meeting requirements.
code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Improper cooling methods used and observed for red bliss potatoe(home fry).Product left in collander on countertop piled on top of each other.Temperatures not verified by anyone at establishment until inspection ocurred.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Raw whole turkey(x2) sitting ontop of refridgeration/freezer unit thawing.Product to be cooked tommorrow.Improper practice.Provide proper thawing techniques.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Pans not inverted.Pans put away wet dripping onto other pans in storage.Provide proper practices(Drip dry/storage-explained).
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels at handsink in basement used for mens restroom.No covered waste receptacle in womens restroom.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Visible grease dripping from hotline hood suppression equipment walls etc around grill up front.Clean all.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 29, 2010: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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