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Shellseekers Seafood Market

January 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE.
code 16
Proper Reheating Procedures For Hot Holding

Inspector note: 3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY REHEATING UN-SHELLED BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER PLACE ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REHEAT ALL TCS FOODS BY RAPIDLY HEATING TO 165F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND THEN HOT HOLDING THE TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 90F INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND ABOUT 1/2 DOZEN BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER STORED ON A HOT HOLDING PLATE AT 89F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 30 CONTAINERS OF TARTAR SAUCE AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 78F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 33
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.12 OBSERVED FISH (IN ROP PACKAGING FROM MANUFACTURER) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FISH FROM ROP PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SPICE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 56

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