Inspection
January 2009

CALIFORNIA: Food inspections
30.jan.09
Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090130/BUSINESS/901300328/1046/BUSINESS
Every Friday, the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register publish, in print and online, reports of inspections at locations where food is prepared or sold. The inspections are performed by the Tulare County Department of Environmental Health Services. The score is based on a point system that rates 97-100 as excellent, 88-96 as good, 76-87 as poor. Below 76 is failing and usually requires, as noted, immediate correction of deficiencies or, in some cases, closure. Some violations are considered major, others minor. Comments listed are for major violations.
Online
The Times-Delta and Advance-Register Web sites contain a searchable database, updated weekly, with all reports back to October 2006. Go to www.VisaliaTimesDelta.com or www.TulareAdvance-Register.com, click "News," then "Databases," then "Tulare County Restaurant Inspections."
How to make a complaint
Complaint forms are available at the Environmental Health Services office, second floor, Tulare County Government Plaza, 5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Call 733-6441.
Name Address Date Score
Dinuba
Burger King 680 W. El Monte Way 1/21/2009 100
No violations.
Port of Subs Wal-Mart Plaza 1/21/2009 99
No major violations.
Sakura 133 E. Tulare Ave. 1/22/2009 86
Observed employee rinsing hands at three-compartment sink without soap and without drying hands. Thereafter employee wiped her nose onto her wrist and continued to prepare food for customers. Owner immediately notified and employee was asked to wash hands properly before resuming food preparation. Employees are required to wash hands before beginning work and/or after touching body parts. Observed other employee handling raw chicken and handling ready-to-eat salad without washing hands properly. Employees are required to wash hands when switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods, or anytime when contamination may occur. Observed cockroach on wall of service counter. Also observed live cockroach on service counter wall near health permit. Owner killed it with his hand. Owner was asked to wash hands properly before continued working. Provide pest-control receipts from past six months if possible. Strongly recommend pest control company to indicate where pest control is being provided throughout the facility and what traps are being placed. Observed holes where pipes enter wall under three-compartment sink. Seal to ensure vermin-proofing. Observed screen door for back entry with a 1-inch gap at bottom. Provide weather stripping to prevent vermin entry.
Tulare
Aero Dogs 240 N. L St. 1/21/2009 97
Food handler's certificate missing. Maintain certificate on the premises. Temperature of hot water measured only 111 degrees. Inadequate. Maintain minimum temperature of 120 degrees.
Visalia
Acequia On Main 211 W. Main St. 1/21/2009 97
No major violations.
Caldwell Chevron 3717 W. Caldwell Ave. 1/20/2009 94
Repeat violation. Food safety trained employee must teach wash-rinse-sanitize procedures using two-compartment sink to all employees. Chlorine test strips must be purchased today to use for sanitizing rinse. A 100 ppm minimum chlorine bleach concentration must be used for washing and sanitizing all food-related utensils. Teach all employees minimum hot-water holding temperature for display case — 135 degrees minimum, using food probe thermometer.
Carniceria Los Primos 1536 W. Houston Ave. 1/15/2009 81
All employees must have adequate knowledge and be trained in food safety as it relates to assigned duties. Employees lacked knowledge of proper hand-washing, sanitizer concentration, temperatures, food handling, etc. Immediately conduct employee training in food safety. Observed employee handling food (raw meat) and eating chips without washing hands. No employee should be eating, drinking or smoking in any working area. Hand-washing must be conducted after eating, drinking, switching jobs from working with raw food to ready-to-eat, after touching body parts, etc. Assign specific area where employees can eat, drink away from food preparation or food storage areas. Hand-wash station without soap or paper towels. Maintain all hand-washing stations stocked with soap and paper towels. Also, maintain accessible for hand-washing only. Replace stained and deteriorating cutting board; clean and sanitize all meat-cutting machines, right after every use and when changing kinds of meat to prevent cross-contamination. Set up sanitizer solution with minimum concentration of 100 ppm. Purchase chlorine test strips. Provide customer advisory notice for raw or undercooked foods. Provide both hot and cold water throughout facility. Only cold water available at three-compartment sink.
Carrows 900 S. Mooney Blvd. 1/22/2009 97
No major violations.
Classic Discount City 1432 N. Ben Maddox Way 1/22/2009 95
Noted one live adult cockroach on restroom floor. Provide pest control and immediately conduct cleaning to stop attraction and multiplication of roaches.
Costco 1525 W. Cameron Ave. 1/21/2009 100
No violations.
Denny's Restaurant 2332 S. Mooney Blvd. 1/20/2009 100
No violations.
Double D Mini Mart 1500 W. Houston Ave. 1/15/2009 80
All employees must have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Employees lack of proper hand-washing, sanitizer concentration, facility maintenance and temperature regulations. Immediately conduct employee training on food safety handling. Observed employee eating at food preparation area, helping customers and no hand-washing conducted in between. No employee should eat, drink or smoke in any working area. Hand-washing must be conducted after eating, drinking, switching jobs from working with raw to ready-to-eat food, after touching body parts, etc. Noted employee rinsing hands at food preparation sink and then handling pre-packaged food. Hand-washing should be conducted at hand-washing station only. Sanitize preparation sink before use. Hand-wash sink at food preparation was obstructed with blender stored inside sink. No soap and paper towels. Hand-wash sinks shall be accessible at all times for hand-washing and must be supplied with soap and paper towels. No sanitizer solution prepared. Sanitizer solution must be set up before starting any type of food preparation. Sanitizer must have a minimum concentration of 100 ppm. Monitor concentration with chlorine test strips.
Food Maxx 1550 N. Ben Maddox Way 1/22/2009 97
No major violations.
La Princesa Bakery 842 S. Church St. 1/21/2009 93
Temperature of hot water measured only 104 degrees. Inadequate. Maintain temperature at minimum of 120 degrees.
Main Street Stone Creamery 211 W. Main St. 1/21/2009 99
No major violations.
Pia's Indian Gift and Spices 1821 W. Meadow Ln. 1/21/2009 100
No violations.
Round Table Pizza 4033 S. Mooney Blvd. 1/21/2009 N/A
Reinspection for dishwasher only. Impound tag removed. Dishwasher is OK to use. All remaining violations must be corrected before next routine inspection.
Visalia Mini Mart 507 K. St. 1/20/2009 94
Make sure spray bottle of 409/Fantastic is always available to frequently wipe all countertops using paper towels. A sanitizing bucket with 100 ppm bleach solution is acceptable as well. Discarded two quarts of eggnog, exceeded sell by date of Jan. 10, 2009. Removed from sales area.
Winco Foods 3939 W. Caldwell Ave. 1/20/2009 100
No violations.
# You have a right to ask restaurants to see a copy of their most recent food inspection reports.

TORONTO: Loblaws store passes inspection, can reopen
29.jan.09
thestar.com
Paola Loriggio
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/579299
The Loblaws store shut down for infestation earlier this week received the green light to reopen around noon today, city officials said.
"They have done a lot of good work," Jim Chan, manager of food safety for Toronto Public Health, said this afternoon.
The store spent the past few days repairing and cleaning the 650 Dupont St. location, including the drains, storage and garbage areas, he said.
This followed the discovery of large numbers of rats and mice/
."They've got really good compliance."
The company hasn't announced exactly when the store will be back in business, but said customers will be able to return products for a full refund at the service desk.
In a statement released this afternoon, Loblaw Companies Ltd., which owns the Loblaws chain, said its food safety team removed all at-risk products and implemented new pest-control procedures.
"We are currently in the process of restocking all fresh food in the store, taking an opportunity to retrain all store employees on processes and procedures, and preparing the store for reopening," the statement read.
An independent third party will inspect the store every 48 hours once it reopens, the company said.

TEXAS: Food service inspections
26.jan.09
The Victoria Advocate
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/features/food/story/401410.html
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.
In the inspection reports, each violation in the Food Temperature/Time Requirements category is 5 demerits; in the Personnel/Handling/Source Requirements category, 4 demerits; and in the Facility and Equipment Requirements, 3 demerits. Zero is a perfect score while 100 demerits is the worst possible score.
Each Wednesday, the Advocate publishes inspection results from the previous week. All demerits are reported, but only those in the categories of Food Temperature/Time Requirements and Personnel/Handling/Source Requirements are detailed.
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING Jan. 28.
Sonic, 1110 N. Esplanade St. in Cuero. Demerits: 22. Need to wash hands between tasks, need to use lids and straws on employee drinks, need to use gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods, need to store spray nozzle out of sink. Two facility or equipment violations.
The Other Store, 2407 Port Lavaca Highway in Victoria. Demerits: 22. Burritos at improper hot hold temperature, need to discard expired Lunchables, pancake mix and burritos. Three facility or equipment violations.
Mo Betta Home Cookin and Barbecue, 400 W. Main St. in Cuero. Demerits: 20. Butter, mild and dressing out of cold hold temperature range, inadequate hand washing, need to use gloves when touching ready-to-eat foods, need to use approved date labeling system. One facility or equipment violation.
The Other Store No. 2, 1409 N.E. Water St. in Victoria. Demerits: 19. Need to discard out-of-date baby food, medicine, sandwich meat, need to use gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods, need to keep ice scoop handle out or ice, need to use approved date labeling system, no hot water in the store. One facility or equipment violation.
Whataburger, 905 N. Esplanade St. in Cuero. Demerits: 18. Inadequate hand washing, improper handling of ready-to-eat foods, need to use approved date labeling system. Two facility or equipment violations.
Jacks Convenience Store, 101 Industrial St. in Cuero. Inadequate hand washing, need to discard dented cans, cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods. Two facility or equipment violations.
DeWitt County Jail, 208 E. Live Oak St. in Cuero. Demerits: 11. Need to use lids and straws on employee drinks; cross-contamination or raw an cooked foods. One facility or equipment violations.
Dick's Crestwood Food Store, 1302 Crestwood St. in Victoria. Demerits: 11. Improper cold hold temperature. Two facility or equipment violations.
Corner Stop, 1011 N. U.S. Highway 77 in Yoakum. Demerits: 11. Need to discard expired medication and milk, need to use approved date labeling system. One facility or equipment violation.
Lady Bug Day Care, 103 Cozzi Circle in Victoria. Demerits: 10. Need to wash hands in hand sink. Two facility or equipment violations.
The Plaza Tex Mex,2303 Moody St. in Victoria. Demerits: 10. Need to cover food in freezer. Two equipment violations.
Magical Moments, 2525 N. Navarro St. in Victoria. Demerits: 9. Evidence of roaches, need to use a licensed professional for extermination of pest. Three facility or equipment violations.
The New Rodeo, 407 E. Rio Grande St. in Victoria. Demerits: 9. Three facility or equipment violations.
Maximus, 1901 Ben Wilson St. in Victoria. Demerits: 9. Three facility or equipment violations.
Red Dot Grocery, 314 Evers St. in Cuero. Demerits: 7. Need to use lids and straws on employee drinks. One facility or equipment violation.
Church's Fried Chicken No. 1303, 4315 Ben Jordan St. in Victoria. Demerits: 7. No eating in food prep area. One facility or equipment violation.
Bahnhop Cafe, 213 W. Main St. in Cuero. Demerits: 7. Need to use approved date labeling system. One facility or equipment violation.
McAlisters Sweet Shop, 103 N. Hunt St. in Cuero. Demerits: 7. Need to cover food in freezer. One facility or equipment violation.
Harley's, 3005 S. alternate U.S. Highway 77 in Yoakum. Demerits: 7. Improper handling of ready-to-eat foods. One facility or equipment violation.
Speedy Stop No. 9,1800 S. state Highway 35 in Port Lavaca. Demerits: 6. Two facility or equipment violations.
Ventura Tamales, 702 E. Water St. in Victoria. Demerits: 6. Two facility or equipment violations.
Tropics Waterfront Bar and Grill, 802 Fulton St. in Port Lavaca. Demerits: 6. Two facility or equipment violations.
Subway, 601 E. Broadway St. in Cuero. Demerits: 6. Two facility or equipment violations.
Moo Moo, 101 E. Gonzales St. in Yoakum. Demerits: 6. Two facility or equipment violations.
Speedy Stop No. 46, 5684 U.S. Highway 77 in Victoria. Demerits: 4. Need to cover food in cooler.
Rusty Rooster, 604 alternate U.S. Highway 77 in Yoakum; Church's Fried Chicken, 1202 N. Esplanade St. in Cuero; Little Children's World, 2004 E. North St. in Victoria; Gone Bananas, 2202 N. Laurent St. in Victoria. Demerits: 3.
Dairy Treat, 308 W. Grand Avenue in Yoakum; H-E-B, 201 W. Gonzales St. in Yoakum; Subway (Oakhill), 3635 Moody St. in Victoria; Faststop No. 6, 3633 Moody St. in Victoria; Texan Nursing and Rehabilitation, 3404 E. Airline Drive in Victoria, Cuero Senior Citizens Center, 1013 E. Courthouse St. in Cuero, Canales Fina Mart, 3011 S. Laurent St. in Victoria, Country Slaughter House, 3857 Burroughsville Road in Victoria; Speedy Stop No. 81, 6490 Farm-to-Market Road 236 in Victoria, Christ's Kitchen, 611 E. Warren St. in Victoria; The Salvation Army, 1302 Louis St. in Victoria, Shanes Meat Market, 402 state Highway 185 in Seadrift; White Leghorn Cafe, 14297 U.S. Highway 87 in Westhoff, Yorktown Conoco, 246 E. Main St. in Yorktown; Meyersville Food Mart, 2231 Meyersville Road in Meyersville, Dairy Treat, 3808 N. Laurent St. in Victoria. Demerits: 0.
Re-Inspections
Burger King, 85091 N. Navarro St. in Victoria inspected Jan. 12, with 21 demerits. Re-inspected Jan. 15, all violations corrected.

VIRGINIA: Waynesboro restaurant inspections
27.jan.09
The News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20090127/NEWS01/901270310
Zero's Subs, Waynesboro
Facility type: Fast-food restaurant
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: Jan. 6
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
# No violations were found during the inspection.
Comments: No violations were found during the inspection
Summit Square Retirement Community, Waynesboro
Facility type: Adult care home food service
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: Jan. 7
Critical violations: 0
Noncritical violations: 0
# No violations were found during the inspection
Comments: No violations were found during the inspection
Taco Bell, No. 17199
Facility type: Fast-food restaurant
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: Jan. 9
Critical violations:
Noncritical violations: 01
# The cold water handle above the sink basin at the handwashing sink in the back part of the kitchen was broken-no cold water. The hot water handle was working properly.
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection)
Details: We require that all handwashing sinks and all other sinks have hot and cold running water easily available at all times. We need to do everything possible to encourage frequent and whenever necessary handwashing. This problem was immediately corrected by the establishment management.

MISSOURI: Food inspections
26.jan.09
Springfield News-Leader
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090126/COMMUNITIES0501/901280320/1146
Grove Deli, 1001 E. Primrose St. Dec. 22 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Eggs stored above ready-to-eat lettuce; possible cross contamination. Corrected. Dish machine not sanitizing to proper temperature. Sanitizer solution for wiping clothes too strong. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 4.
Kum & Go, 609 E. Elm St. Jan. 6 inspection. Critical violations found: 6. Corn dogs not being held hot enough. No sanitizer available at three-vat sink. Corrected. Tea nozzles dirty. Ice chutes at fountain dirty. Inside microwave dirty. Chemical bottles unlabeled. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 8.
Long John Silver's, 2236 N. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 5 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Can opener blade dirty. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Pappy's Cafe, 943 N. Main Ave. Dec. 22 inspection. Permit suspended. Critical violations found: 2. Toilets overflowing into hallway. No hot water at hand sink at outside smoker. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Pasta Express, 3025 W. Republic Road, Dec. 22 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Chicken breasts not being held cold enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 2.
San Francisco Oven, 1110 E. Republic Road. Dec. 24 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Sliced beef and bologna not labeled with discard date. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Scrambler's, 1131 E. Republic Road. Dec. 26 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Cart used to store loaves of bread is dirty. Floor drain at ice machine not properly draining. Noncritical violations found: 7.
Shanghai Inn, 1937 N. Glenstone Ave. Dec. 22 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat food; possible cross contamination. Raw eggs not being held cold enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Tamale King, 1342 W. Sunshine St. Dec. 22 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Tong's, 3454 S. Campbell Ave. Dec. 23 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Soup cup stored dirty. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 6.
Waffle House, 436 N. West Bypass. Dec. 23 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Whiskey Holler Roadhouse, 2251 E. Kearney St. Dec. 22 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
All About Nutrition, 1925 S. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Boston Market, 3757 S. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Chicken not being held hot enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 8.
Break Time, 1211 E. Grand St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Three-vat sink is plumbed with direct connection. Noncritical violations found: 4. Jan. 14 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Buckingham Smokehouse Express, 3624 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Sanitizing solution not strong enough. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Burger King, 1220 E. Republic Road. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Captain D's, 2604 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Carla's Wings & More, 1510 N. National Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Raw meats and eggs being stored above ready-to-eat foods, possible cross-contamination. Corrected. Food contact surfaces not being washed, rinsed and sanitized between preparation of ready-to-eat foods. Sanitizing solution too strong. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 5.
Cheezies Pizza, 603 S. Kimbrough St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Meat not marked with use-by date. Corrected. Evidence of mice in utility room. Noncritical violations found: 2.
China Castle, 1231 W. Kearney St. Jan. 12 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Cody's, 3264 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Cody's, 215 S. Kansas Expressway. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Cody's, 3015 W. Republic Road. Jan. 16 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Pork tenderloin sandwich, fish, chicken strips not being held hot enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 6.
Costa Mesa, 2515 N. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 16 inspection. Critical violations found: 5. Raw chicken and beef stored on same shelf, eggs touching lettuce, possible cross-contamination. Corrected. Chicken fajita meat not being held hot enough. Can opener blade dirty. Corrected. Dishes stored dirty and in unclean containers. Dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 8.
Cox North, 1423 N. Jefferson Ave. Jan. 14 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Crosstown Barbecue, 1331 E. Division St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods, possible cross-contamination. Corrected. Smoked meats not marked with use-by date. Potato dicer dirty. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppe, 1111 E. Republic Road. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Dairy Queen, 4150 S. Campbell Ave. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Fast-N-Friendly, 3015 S. Scenic Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Ground beef stored near luncheon meat, possible cross-contamination. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Fast-N-Friendly, 2341 W. Division St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Thermometer and serving tongs stored dirty and in unclean container. Corn dogs, bean burritos, chicken tenders and chili not being held hot enough. Discarded. Spatulas not easily cleanable. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Feed Bunk Cafe, 6821 W. Independence St. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Galloway Station, 4211 S. Lone Pine Ave. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Open cups in kitchen. Discarded. Sanitizing solution too strong. Corrected. No hand sink in men's restroom. Noncritical violations found: 5.
Hardee's, 1153 E. Elm St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Hardee's, 1444 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 12 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Honey Baked Ham Co., 1416 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Jade Dynasty, 300 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 3. Open drink can above make table in kitchen. Corrected. Employee used bare hands to touch pastries. Slicer dirty. Noncritical violations found: 13.
Kum & Go, 1505 N. National Ave. Jan. 13 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Kum & Go, 2930 S. National Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Kum & Go, 3623 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 4.
Kum & Go, 3352 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Kum & Go, 2404 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Lili's Diner, 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food in freezer. Corrected. Sanitizer too strong. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
McDonald's, 528 S. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Employee did not wash hands before changing gloves. Corrected. Several utensils stored dirty. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
McSalty's Pizza & Deli, 2627 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Mexican Villa West, 1100 W. Sunshine St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Stem thermometers stored dirty. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas, 3342 S. National Ave. Jan. 16 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Panera Bread, 1570 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 2. Employee did not wash hands before changing gloves. Corrected. Shredded cheese not being held cold enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Papa John's, 1037 S. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Papa Murphy's, 3250 E. Battlefield St. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Pasta Pronto, 1933 S. National Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Price Cutter Deli, 2900 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Items in hot case not being held hot enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Residence Inn, 1303 E. Kingsley St. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Ryans, 1950 E. Kearney St. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 4. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods, possible cross-contamination. Corrected. Fried chicken not being held hot enough. Discarded. Sanitizing solution too strong. Several utensils stored dirty. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 6.
San Francisco Oven, 1845 E. Sunshine St. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Cooked spicy chicken not cooled properly. Noncritical violations found: 4.
Schlotzsky's Deli, 4132 S. Campbell Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Sonic, 3195 S. Campbell Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Mayonnaise and ranch dressing not being held cold enough. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 3.
Springfield Brewing Co. 301 S. Market Ave. Jan. 13 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Cutting board not easily cleanable. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 4.
Starbucks, 631 S. Glenstone Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.
Storehouse Bakery and Catering, 3935 W. Sunshine St. Jan. 14 inspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 2.
Subway, 1923 S. National Ave. Jan. 15 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Rubber spatula torn and not easily cleanable. Discarded. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Tropical Liqueurs, 420 S. Campbell Ave. Jan. 12 inspection. Critical violations found: 1. Bottles of chemical cleaners unlabeled. Corrected. Noncritical violations found: 1.
Village Inn Pancake House, 4222 S. Campbell Ave. Jan. 12 reinspection. Critical violations found: 0. Noncritical violations found: 0.

INDIANA: Jan. 24: County restaurant inspections
24.jan.09
The Herald Bulletin
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/localbriefs/local_story_024200204.html
Reports from the Madison County Health Department, based on recent inspections of restaurants and other places that serve food. A critical violation is one that could significantly contribute to contamination, illness or environmental hazard. A non-critical violation is a minor violation, unlikely to contribute to contamination, illness or environmental hazard. Potentially hazardous food is food that needs to be kept below 31 degrees or above 135 degrees. Restaurants may have corrected violations between the time of the inspection and the publication of this report. All reports are from routine bi-annual inspections, unless otherwise indicated.
* Indicates violation repeated from earlier inspection.
R Indicates Repeated violations
ALTERNATIVES INC., 1309 Monticello Drive, Anderson - Oct. 6
No violations found.
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY, 1215 University Blvd., Anderson - Oct. 6, 2008
Critical violations: 1. Can opener blades, in main kitchen and snack bar area, were not clean. 2) Chicken breast in warmer was at 127º; soup at 126º.
Non-critical violations: 1. Wiping cloths, in main kitchen, not being kept in sanitizing solution between uses. 2) * Deep freezer, in Raven snack bar, not supplied with a thermometer.
MOCHA JOE’S, 1215 University Blvd., Anderson - Oct. 6.
No violations found.
DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET, 1900 S. Anderson St., Elwood - Oct. 7
Critical violations: 1. Chemical bottle stored on a food display rack. 2. Chemical bottle not labeled.
Non-critical violations: 1) Hand sink, in produce area, not supplied with hand towels.
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER 362, 7455 S. Ind. 13, Pendleton - Oct. 7
Critical violation: 1. Chemical (unlabeled) on metal cabinet in stock room.
RICKERS 24, 7788 S. Ind. 13, Pendleton - Oct. 7
No violations found.
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY, 3524 Winding Way, Anderson - Oct. 9
No violations found.
FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY, 1630 Hillcrest Ave., Anderson - Oct. 9
No violations found.
AMERICAN LEGION 469, 116 N. Washington St., Frankton - Oct. 10
Critical violation: 1. Inside of kitchen refrigeration unit not clean.
Non-critical violations: 1. Floor in restroom not clean and floor in kitchen in poor repair. 2. Deep freezer in garage not supplied with a thermometer.
FAT TOMMY’S PIZZA, 105 Sigler St., Frankton - Oct. 10
Critical violation: 1. On steam table, taco meat at 128º and chili at 129º. One side of steam table was without water.
Non-critical violations: 1. Door to shed was open. 2. Single service items stored on floor in shed. 3. Chemical spray cans stored on a shelf above silverware.
BERNIE’S BAR, 112 N. Washington St., Frankton - Oct. 13
Critical violation: 1. Hand sink inaccessible; food stored in it.
LINCOLN SQUARE IV, 1514 Ind. 37, Elwood - Oct. 13
Critical violations: 1. Internal temperature of cole slaw in salad preparation 46º. 2. Employee returned to work, without washing hands, after being outside. 3. Employee washed his hands in the three-bay sink.
Non-critical violation: 1. Back door was standing open.
WELLS LANE, 10339 N. Ind. 37, Elwood - Oct. 13
Critical violation: 1. Chemical bottle stored above food prep. surface.
VERMILLION PLACE, 449 Main St., Anderson - Oct. 14
Critical violation: 1. Large pieces of roast beef, wrapped in plastic, being cooled in walk-in cooler.
Non-critical violation: 1. Cream pies were being thawed at room temperature.

ROB MANCINI: Top 10 Kitchen Crimes
24.jan.09
barfblog
Rob Mancini
http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/2009/01/articles/food-safety-communication/rob-mancini-top-10-kitchen-crimes/index.html
During the production of Kitchen Crimes, a television series that dealt with food safety in the home as opposed to restaurants, there were a number of reoccurring themes that kept popping up. So I developed my top 10 list of Kitchen Crimes to reflect my observations from the television show.
Tops was a severe lack of handwashing or inadequate handwashing. Handwashing typically involved a quick 2 second rinse with water and drying with a dirty tea towel. Family members would pet their dogs, cats, and even in one case a pet turtle, then go and prepare food without handwashing. So, number one on my list is:
1. Wash hands thoroughly before and after preparing food. Lather with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. Rinse well and dry with a clean towel.
A number of families were aware that their refrigerator should be kept at 4-5°C, but it was never checked. Families were questioned on why they should maintain this temperature and the typical answer was that it would kill bacteria. The “danger zone” (4°C- 60°C) is conducive to rapid bacterial multiplication and at 4°C, bacterial multiplication is reduced, not stopped.
2. Invest in a fridge thermometer to ensure your fridge is at the right temperature. Cold foods should be kept below 4°C. Hot foods should be at a temperature greater than 60°C.
Throughout the filming of the series, families did not use thermometers to ensure food was properly cooked. Visual inspection seemed to suffice.
3. Invest in a digital, tip-sensitive thermometer to ensure food is properly cooked.
It always bugs me when I see open packages of meat dripping bacterial laden juices on ready to eat foods, like vegetables or fruit.
4. In your refrigerator, meats should always be placed on the bottom shelves or in meat drawers in case of leakage and vegetables should be kept above to prevent cross contamination. All open or partially consumed foods should be packaged in airtight plastic storage containers.
In one episode, I dressed up in some sort of a space suit equipped with facial gear and so on (more for effect than anything else), but it was to prove a point. Mice like to eat food so if food is left on the floor, uncovered, mice will be there.
5. All dry goods need to be stored off the floor and sealed properly to prevent entry of rodents or insects.
To ensure food is adequately cooled in the fridge,
6. Do not over-pack the refrigerator or freezer. This restricts proper air flow and prevents the appliances from functioning efficiently.
This next one always gives me a headache, happens very frequently in restaurants. Vegetables and fruit typically do not undergo a subsequent cooking process which leads me to number
7 on my list: Prevent cross-contamination when preparing food by designating one cutting board for raw meats and another for vegetables or any ready-to-eat foods.
8. When cleaning surfaces, wash first with soap and water then sanitize with a mild solution of chlorine bleach and water.
If one is looking for the highest bacterial counts in the household, look no further.
9. Replace dishcloths and sponges on a daily basis.
10. After dishwashing, all utensils and dishware should be air dried to prevent cross-contamination from towels.

TEXAS: Restaurant reports
23.jan.09
Conroe Courier
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/01/23/conroe_courier/lifestyles/0123_restaurant_reports.txt
Editor’s note: The Courier each week runs a summary of reports on area restaurant inspections by the Montgomery County Health Department Environmental Health Services. The department routinely performs food establishment inspections twice per year, or more often if the inspection report was bad resulting in numerous demerits or a complaint was filed. Below are all establishments that received no demerits, plus establishments each week that received the most demerits.
Restaurants with no demerits for Jan. 16 through Jan. 21:
Beverage Shop – 4775 West Panther Creek Ste 300, The Woodlands
Canon Gate at The Woodlands – 10941 Clubhouse Circle, Magnolia
Quizno’s –6700 Woodlands Parkway Ste 400, The Woodlands
Sonic Drive In – 5922 FM 1488, Magnolia
Double Dragon – 6875 FM 1488, Magnolia
Brothers Pizza Express – 6700 Woodlands Parkway Ste 100, The Woodlands
Randall’s Grocery – 2250 Buckthorne, The Woodlands
Pit Master BBQ Cafe – 343 Sawdust, The Woodlands
H-E-B Woodlands Market Grocery – 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
Restaurants with the most demerits:
Rancheros Mexican Restaurant – 32823 FM 2978 Ste A, Magnolia – 3 demerits – demerits were given for inaccessible handwashing facilities
Fuddruckers – 2290 Buckthorne, The Woodlands – 3 demerits – demerits were given for uncalibrated thermometers.
Wingstop – 510 Sawdust Road Ste 201, The Woodlands – 3 demerits – demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.
McCann’s Sports Pub – 29610 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia – 4 demerits – demerits were given for unapproved water supply sources.
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant – 18374 Texas 105 Ste B, Cleveland – 4 demerits – demerits were given for unapproved HACCP plans.
Sundale Donut and Bagels – 6777 Woodlands Parkway Ste 308, The Woodlands – 9 demerits – five demerits were given for unapproved Hot Hold temperatures, four demerits were given for unapproved water supply sources.
Yankee Doodle Donut – 5131 FM 1488, Magnolia – 15 demerits – five demerits were given for unapproved Hot Hold temperatures, four demerits were given for unapproved water supply sources, three demerits were given for having an uncertified food manager on duty, three demerits were given for uncalibrated thermometers in food products.

TEXAS: Restaurant monitor
21.jan.09
The Eagle
http://www.theeagle.com/Food/Restaurant-Monitor2009-01-21T13-28-25
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.
Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Scores in the 60s and below would cause the department to consider closing an establishment temporarily for health reasons.
The following is a list of inspections from Jan. 8 to 15.
BRYAN
American Best Value Inn, 1601 S. Texas Ave. -- 85. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; evidence of insect contamination; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated.
Bryan Municipal Golf Course, 206 Villa Maria Road -- 97. Water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold.
Dabbs Marketing Inc. (Ridgecrest), 3413 S. Texas Ave. -- 100.
Dollar General Store No. 5714, 2711 Booneville Road -- 100.
Donuts Morning, 808 Villa Maria Road -- 90. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); evidence of rodents/other animals; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Fargo's, 1220A N. Texas Ave. -- 100.
Five Star Catering, 3201 Booneville Road -- 93. Food establishment permit (lacking/not available/not conspicuous); unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
Kim Xpress, 1720 E. 29th St. -- 100.
Kindercare No. 841, 4351 Carter Creek Parkway -- 96. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other).
Las Lomas Mexican Grill & Cantina, 4501 S. Texas Ave. -- 86. Evidence of insect contamination; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; food establishment permit (lacking/not available/not conspicuous.
McDonald's No. 3653 (Wal-Mart), 2200 Briarcrest Drive -- 90. Cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Mr. G's, 201 W. 26th St. -- 100.
Popeye's, 509 Harvey Mitchell Parkway -- 84. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans); hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F); cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other.
Shanghai Wok, 725 E. Villa Maria Road -- 82. Hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F); cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Villa Express, 1439 W. Villa Maria Road -- 87. Evidence of rodents/other animals; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; unapproved source/labeling; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Wixon Valley Grocery Store, 9212 E. Texas 21 -- 96. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
COLLEGE STATION
Cafe Eccell, 101 Church Ave. -- 90. Unsound condition; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; evidence of insect contamination.
Daisy Dukes, 217 University Drive -- 93. Water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Dixie Chicken, 307 University Drive -- 76. Cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; unapproved sewage/wastewater disposal system, improper disposal; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible.
Double Dave's Pizzaworks, 1410 Texas Ave. -- 86. Unsound condition; improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Duddley's Draw, 311 University Drive -- 77. Improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; unapproved systems (hazard control plans); hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; food establishment permit (lacking/not available/not conspicuous).
Fitzwilly's, 303 University Drive -- 71. Unsound condition; hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; evidence of insect contamination; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; food items not reheated to 165 F within 2 hours.
Fredriko's Mexican Restaurant, 303 Boyett St. -- 79. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans); evidence of insect contamination; hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F); food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Jin's Asian Cafe, 110 Nagle St. -- 86. Cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; unapproved systems (hazard control plans); food establishment permit (lacking/not available/not conspicuous).
Ozona Grill & Bar, 520 Harvey Road -- 85. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; posting of consumer advisories (Heimlich/raw); food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels.
TGI Friday's, 940 University Drive -- 97. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
NAVASOTA
Lucy's Food, 5535 Rabun Road -- 100.

OHIO: Restaurant inspections
19.jan.09
Chillicothe Gazette
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20090119/NEWS01/901190310/1002
This summary, pulled from reports posted at www.rosscountyhealth.com,reflects conditions found on the date of the inspection and does not necessarily reflect conditions at all times. Inspection reports can be viewed in their entirety at the Ross County Health District's Environmental Health Office, 475 Western Ave., Suite 3A.
# Ross County Head Start/Ohio University-Chillicothe (Jan. 7) - Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat food in reach cooler and opened packages of lunchmeat without datemarks. Sanitizer for spray bottles in a high concentration greater than 200 ppm chlorine. Head Start was ordered, to prevent cross contamination, to store all raw meat, poultry and fish below or separate from ready-to-eat food. The manager of the delivery company had just delivered the beef and placed it on the top shelf. Ensure raw food is stored properly upon delivery. Violation corrected during the inspection. Date all ready-to-eat food upon opening or preparation so food can be used within seven days of opening to limit growth of microorganisms. Use chlorine sanitizer in a concentration of 50 to 100 ppm to help prevent possible chemical contamination of food contact surface. Violation corrected during inspection. Cold and hot food sampled at proper temperature. Kitchen equipment kept very clean to sight and touch. Sanitizer for the dish machine observed in proper concentration 50 ppm chlorine. Hot water for ware washing hotter than 110 degrees.
# Peking Restaurant, 32 W. Main St. (Jan. 6) - Observed food uncovered in Dr. Pepper upright and walk-in coolers. Observed several food items stored in cardboard boxes. Observed food debris build-up on the inside of the microwave oven. Observed debris build-up on the can-opener blade. Hot water in the handwash sink was not reaching 100 degrees. All violations were corrected at the time of the inspection. Cold-holding temperatures appeared to be below 41 degrees. Hot-holding temperatures appeared to be hotter than 135 degrees.
# American Legion Post 62, 32 W. Main St. (Jan. 6) - Raw meat was stored above ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Leftover chicken and noodles in the reach cooler were at 48 degrees - in the temperature danger zone. The noodles were cooled the day before and appear to have exceeded the six-hour minimum cooling time and temperature control. Opened ready-to-eat food, such as ham salad, did not have date marks. Several 5-pound containers of potato salad, macaroni salad and cole slaw had expired use-by dates. Many leftovers were stored in single-use containers. Floor in walk-in cooler, dry-storage room and underneath grill observed dirty. The post was ordered to store all raw meat, poultry, eggs and fish below or separate from read-to-eat food to help prevent cross-contamination. Ensure all leftover food is cooled from 135 degrees to 70 degrees within two hours and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees within four hours to limit bacteria growth. Use thin shallow pans or small containers and keep food uncovered while cooling to rapidly cool food. Food was discarded. Date all ready-to eat food upon opening to ensure it is used within seven days of opening. Expired food was discarded upon inspection. Do not re use single-use containers to store food. Use durable food-safe containers. Entire floor must be cleaned. Cold and hot foods were at proper temperatures. Sanitizers were in proper concentration. Food prep area clean to sight and touch.
# YSK Corp., 1 Colomet Drive (Jan. 7)- The floor had an accumulation of grease and residue underneath equipment, along walls and coving and in hard-to-reach areas. Ordered to ensure floors are cleaned of grease and residue in hard-to-reach areas routinely. Cold and hot food sampled at proper temperature. Hot water adequate for ware and hand washing. sanitizer in proper concentrations. Equipment and food prep areas kept very clean to sight and touch.
# Ross County Senior Citizens Center, Kingston (Jan. 7)- No violations noted.
# Ponderosa, 800 N. Bridge St. (Jan. 7) - Someone reported hot food on the buffet was not kept hot and the facility was not kept clean. Upon inspection, hot food sampled appeared to be at proper temperature, except a few items, such as fried fish, grilled cheese and fried potatoes, were between 120 degrees and 135 degrees. Restaurant was ordered not to overfill those items on the buffet. Food-prep areas, dish area, equipment and buffet appeared to be kept clean to sight and touch.
# Kingston Marathon, 10238 Ohio 159, Kingston (Jan. 7 follow-up inspection)- The pizza operation is closed temporarily for remodeling.
# Jerry's Inn, 319 S. Paint St. (Jan. 7) - Debris build-up was observed on the tops of the doors of the upright cooler. Floor tiles were missing in the lower kitchen area. Paint was chipping on the walls of the lower kitchen area. Inspector observed debris build-up on the inside of the ice machine, residential-style refrigerators used in the facility, no handwash signs above the handwash sinks and no covered trash can in the woman's restroom. Restaurant was ordered to clean equipment at a frequency to prevent debris build-up. Floor tiles must be replaced and wall must be sealed or repainted. The ice machine must be cleaned often enough to prevent debris build-up. Residential-style refrigerators must be replaced with approved commercial-grade equipment. Handwash signs must be posted above all handwash sinks. A covered trash can must be provided in the women's restroom. Cold-holding temperatures appeared to be cooler than 41 degrees. Hot-holding temperatures appeared to be hotter than 135 degrees. Sanitizer for wiping cloths appeared to be at the proper concentration.
# Hopetown Market (Last Stop Bar), 2057 N. Bridge St. (follow-up inspection)- Continue cleaning walk-in cooler and hard-to-reach areas of debris. Prep cooler still needs cleaned of debris. Several roof leaks above the bar. Repair leaks to prevent further damage to building. The water heater for the bar sink is still under repair. The kitchen still has adequate hot water for ware washing. Floor in kitchen must be cleaned of grease and debris.
# Burger King, 20 Centennial Blvd. - No critical violations noted at time of inspection.

QATAR: Eateries warned to ensure food safety
20.jan.09
Gulf Times
Noimot Olayiwola
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=267684&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16
The Public Health Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning has warned restaurants and eateries as well as hotels to abide by food safety rules as failure to comply could cost them dear.
Assistant director of the department Mohamed Ladhan al-Kaabi told Gulf Times that the department strove to ensure food safety in all dining outlets across Qatar.
“Last year, around eight food outlets were closed due to certain irregularies and some of them were big names. Just recently another big outlet was shut down due to poor hygiene that posed a risk to people’s health. We are very strict on this,” he said.
Al-Kaabi said that first-time offenders would face a one-month closure while a second violation would invite a two-month shutdown. Any further offence would be referred to the police department for prosecution, which could lead to court cases and fines running into hundreds of thousands of riyals.
He said the department, alongside the Ministry of Public Health, oversaw the import of all food products and also checked the quality of food items in restaurants, supermarkets, slaughter houses and fish markets.
The department also had the authority to inspect factories making dairy products and processed foods, he said.
“One of the conditions set by the ministry is that people processing food must have health certificates showing that they are free from infectious diseases,” he added, emphasising that employers should ensure that attendants at eateries had the certificates.
He said the department also routinely checked hair salons and provided them with a follow-up register to be filled by customers.
“Last December, we issued certificates to some women’s hair salons after finding their record excellent.”

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
19.jan.09
The Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20090119/NEWS01/901190326/1002
* Noah's Ark, Dec. 30, 814 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Sak's Market East, Dec. 30, 599 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor in dishroom is dirty.
* Occasion By J & K, Dec. 30, 220 Granville St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* We're Rolling Pretzel Company, Dec. 30, 1315 N. 21st St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Park Pizza, Dec. 30, 359 Union St., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Door seals on cold table are dirty.
* Sbarro, Dec. 30, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, complaint inspection with no violations reported.
* Garfield's Restaurant and Pub, Dec. 30, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Food uncovered in the True freezer. 2. No thermometer in window station cooler. 3. Covers are off fryers in kitchen. 4. One leg is off handsink in kitchen. 5. Interior cavities of microwaves have food splash. 6. Food ladels/scoops in kitchen are dirty. 7. There are no shields on lights over ice bin and three-bay sink at bar. 8. Floor in kitchen is rough. 9. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen has food particles, dirt and miscellaneous debris. 10. No soap and paper towels by handsink at bar. 11. No handwashing poster in the women's restroom. 12. Floor under ice machine has dirt. 13. Light out over dishwasher.
* Big League Baseball, Jan. 5, 971 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Sparta Bar and Grill, Jan. 5, 16 W. Main St., Newark, 30 day inspection with violations reported. 1. Door to walk-in does not latch. 2. Light shield missing in prep room.
* The Beverage Source, Jan. 5, 1551 W. Church St., Newark, 30-day inspection with no violations reported.
* Old Town North Market, Jan. 7, 322 Hudson Ave., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor tiles are broken in the walk-in.
* Excel Academy, Jan. 7, 116 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Ceiling has an area where tiles are broken. 2. There is a hole in the wall above the ice machine. 3. Lighting is low in kitchen and storage room.
* Wilson Middle School, Jan. 7, 805 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Shepherd Hill Hospital, Jan. 7, 200 Messimer Drive, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Licking County Family YMCA, Jan. 7, 470 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Hot dogs are not date marked. 2. No probe thermometer.
* BW-3, Jan. 8, 603 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Cheese was held at 132 degrees in hot food holding unit. 2. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher. 3. Soap dispenser is in disrepair by handsink in kitchen. 4. Foot pedal for hot water is missing on handsink in kitchen. 5. One commode is out of order in women's restroom. 6. Light over three-bay sink at the bar has no cover. 7. Light bulbs are not covered in walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
* Jersey Mike's Subs, Jan. 8, 609 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Food is uncovered in Deli case cooler. 2. Wiping cloths lying on counters. 3. Door seal on Beverage Air cooler is torn. 4. Lids on Dumpster open. 5. Buildup on interior of ice machine.
* Medical Center of Newark, Jan. 6, 2000 Tamarack Road, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Johnstown-Searfoss Elementary, Jan. 9, 85 W. Douglas St., Johnstown, follow-up inspection with no violations reported.
* Licking Park District, Jan. 9, 4309 Lancaster Road, Granville, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. When no longer repairable, homestyle GE refrigerator, Sharp microwave and GE range shall be replaced with approved, commercial equipment.
* Speedway, Jan. 9, 1000 Cherry Valley Road, Granville, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Northridge Intermediate School, Jan. 12, 6066 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown, prelicensing inspection with violation reported. 1. Carpeting in hand sink and serving area still needs replaced with tile/linoleum.
* Centenary United Methodist Church, Jan. 12, 102 E. Broadway, Granville, follow-up inspection with no violations reported.
* Northridge High School, Jan. 12, 6066 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Lids open on Dumpster at time of inspection.
* Milestones Learning Center, Jan. 12, 8970 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Delime dishwasher on a regular basis. 2. Clean can opener after use. 3. Clean portable fan to remove dust accumulation.
* Michael's Pizzeria and Carryout, Jan. 12, 6771 National Road, Jacksontown, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Catch trays/pans from pizza oven has food particles. 2. No soap in the women's restroom. 3. Lights out over three-bay sink in kitchen. 4. Provide tuff skin bulb over dough mixer.
* Mill Dam Corner Grill, Jan. 12, 3982 National Road, Hebron, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Mill Dam Drive Thru, Jan. 12, 9916 Mill Dam Road, Hebron, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. No date marking on foods in Victory cooler. 2. Interior of pizza oven has food particles. 3. Handsink in small kitchen is inaccessible.
* Wal-Mart Stores, Jan. 12, 911 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Lights out in Deli case.
* State Farm, Jan. 12, 1440 Granville Road, Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Lights are burnt out in pizza shop.
Compiled from official reports.

UK: Rats rampage at restaurant
19.jan.09
South Shropshire Journals
http://www.southshropshirejournals.com/2009/01/19/rats-rampage-at-restaurant/
Barfblog Post
Rat droppings, a cricket bat used to stir curry sauce which was later gnawed by rats, and various holes used by the pests were found at a Chinese restaurant in Knighton.
Inspectors found evidence of rat activity at the Mandarin House Take-away at 50 Market Street when they carried out routine checks on March 5 last year.
At Brecon Combined Court last Friday, Chun-Hung Cheung was fined a total of £2,000 and ordered to pay £500 costs and a £15 victim surcharge after admitting five charges under the Food Hygiene (Wales) Regulations 2006.
Chairman of the magistrates Paul Bevan said: “You have admitted five offences resulting from a serious lack of hygiene at your premises. These offences are serious and the possible consequences for your customers are terrible to contemplate.”
Cheung, 59, admitted failing to keep the premises clean, failing to maintain the premises in good repair, failing to keep food contact or preparation equipment in good repair, failing to put in place adequate procedures to control pests and failing to put in place, implement and maintain food safety management procedures.
Prosecuting for Powys County Council, Nigel Vaughan said that on March 5, 2008, the council’s environmental health officers visited Mandarin House to carry out a routine food hygiene inspection.
During the inspection, officers found rat activity within the premises with rat droppings noted in the food storage rooms and in the kitchen. A stainless steel saucepan was found to have rat droppings in it, there was evidence of gnawing at floor coverings and holes in the walls, and a brick, a saucepan lid and flattened tins cans had been placed against the holes to stop pests gaining entry.
Evidence of gnawing was also observed on items found at the premises including a wooden cricket bat which had previously been used to stir large vats of curry and then had been left for the rats to gnaw.

TEXAS: Restaurant reports
16.jan.09
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://lubbockonline.com/stories/011609/loc_377888884.shtml
Restaurant reports for the week ending Jan 11:
NO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
• Burger King, 6003 W. 19th St.
• Burger King, 6311 W. 82nd St.
• Chicken Express, 2308 82nd St.
• Cottage Village, 110 Frankford Ave.
• Daybreak Coffee, 4406 19th St.
• Dismas Charities, 709 E. 49th St.
• Dollar General No. 7768, 2015 50th St.
• Granny Katz Tearoom, 6409 Indiana Ave.
• Keva Juice, 4410 19th St. Suite 130
• Klemke's Bar B Q Joint, 7822 82nd St.
• Lillie's Place, 1103 E. 50th St.
• Lubbock Cooper North Elementary School, 3202 108 St.
• Valero Corner Store No. 1449, 2815 Slide Rd.
• Wee Care Fun Center, 2325 N. University Ave.
ONE CRITICAL VIOLATION
• Cast Iron Grill, 1711 Ave. K - inadequate dish sanitation. Corrected on site.
• Dollar General No. 4074, 5404 Broadway - inadequate handwashing facilities. Corrected on site.
• First United Methodist Church, 1411 Broadway - food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Gardski's (Bar), 2009 Broadway - food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Milam Daycare, 1105 38th St. - food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Texas Steak Express, 606 W. Loop 289 - toxic items stored improperly. Corrected on site.
• Valero Corner Store No. 1452, 5002 Slide Road - inadequate handwashing facilities. Corrected on site.
• CVS/Pharmacy No. 8343, 3801 19th St. - observed several dented cans. Corrected on site.
• Taco Bell/TCBY, 5713 W. Fourth St. - good hygienic practices not followed. Corrected on site.
TWO OR MORE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
• Orlando's (Food Service), 6951 Indiana Ave. - inadequate dish sanitation. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Uncle Chien's, 3004 34th St. - inadequate handwashing facilities. Corrected on site. Observed no thermometer in cooling unit. Corrected by Jan. 9.
• Furr's Cafeteria, 2817 S. Loop 289 - observed several dented cans. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• J & M BBQ, 3605 34th St. - good hygienic practices not followed. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• 7-Eleven No. 413, 4324 82nd St. - good hygienic practices not followed. Corrected on site. Observed no tip sensitive thermometers for thin-massed foods. Corrected by Jan. 6.
• Southhaven Ashton, 4611 66th St. - inadequate date-marking system. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Sunrise Canyon, 1950 Aspen Ave. - observed several dented cans. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Thai Pepper, 3702 20th St. - good hygienic practices not followed. Inaccessible handwashing facilities.
• Whataburger No. 125, 4802 50th St. - observed possible cross contamination. Corrected on site. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• El Gallito, 014 E. 34th St. - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Town and Country, 3401 Clovis Road - hot hold food held at improper temperature. Inadequate dish sanitation. Corrected on site.
• American State Bank, 1401 Ave. Q - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Good hygienic practices not followed. Corrected on site.
• Cracker Barrel Old Country No. 633, 5018 Milwaukee Ave. - good hygienic practices not followed. Inadequate handwashing facilities. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• IHOP No. 1463, 3911 S. Loop 289 - good hygienic practices not followed. Inadequate dish sanitation. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Apple Tree Cafe and Bakery, 3501 50th St. - good hygienic practices not followed. Inadequate handling of ready-to-eat foods. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Gardski's (Food Service), 2009 Broadway - observed live rodent in food area. Corrected by Jan. 6. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Mesquite's (Food Service), 2419 Broadway - hot hold food held at improper temperature. Inadequate dish sanitation. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Paradise Club (Bar) 2228 Clovis Road - good hygienic practices not followed. Observed possible cross-contamination. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• 7-Eleven No. 423, 3402 98th St. - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Toxic items stored improperly. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Whataburger No. 720, 7201 Quaker Ave. - inadequate employee handwashing. Observed possible cross-contamination. Observed no tip-sensative thermometers in thin-massed foods. Corrected on site.
• Jason's Deli, 4001 S. Loop 289 - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Good hygienic practices not followed. Toxic items stored improperly. Corrected on site.
• Lubbock Country Club (Grill), 3400 Mesa Road - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Observed several dented cans. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Ruby Tequila's (Food Service), 8601 University Ave. - cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Hot hold food held at improper temperature. Inadequate employee handwashing. Observed possible cross-contamination. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Zoo-kini's, 4414 82nd St. - improper refrigeration of cooked foods. Cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Good hygienic practices not followed. Improper handling of ready-to-eat foods. Inadequate dish sanitation. Food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site.
• Cotton Patch Cafe (Food Service), 6810 Slide Road - improper handling of ready-to-eat foods. Inadequate handwashing facilities. Inadequate dish sanitation. Numerous food contact surfaces found soiled. Corrected on site. Cold hold food hold at improper temperature. Good hygienic practices not followed. Observed no thermometer in cooling unit. Corrected by Jan. 8.
Compiled from City of Lubbock Environmental Inspection Services

NEW MEXICO: Food-service inspections Jan. 17
16.jan.09
The New Mexican
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/HealthandScience/Food-service-inspections-011709
For the period ending Jan. 12. Call the New Mexico Environment Department at 505-827-1840 to file a complaint.
PIZZA ETC., 151 Paseo de Peralta. Cited for high-risk violations for problem with chilled noodles in sandwich cooler. Cited for moderate-risk violations for utensils stored in stagnant water at room temperature and inaccurate stem thermometer. Cited for low-risk violation for excessive flour dust in dough-making area.
STATE PENITENTIARY, N. M. 14. Previous violations corrected.
GREEN PALACE TEAHOUSE, 209 E. Palace Ave. Cited for high-risk violations for food cooling problems, and organic honey in unlabeled containers. Cited for moderate-risk violations for problems with front and rear doors, windows not tight enough, and no thermometer for front refrigerator and inaccurate rear refrigerator. Some violations corrected.
ALLSUP'S, 2 Vista del Monte. Cited for high-risk violations for food heating problems, food temperatures not monitored, problem with mop sink connection hose and backed-up sewer. Cited for moderate-risk violations for unclean hot-food holder, improper sanitizing, no indicating thermometer for walk-in cooler and no sanitizer test kit. Cited for low-risk violations for items stored on floor of cooler and freezer, dirty cooler floor, unprotected bulbs in cooler and freezer and no hair restraint in use.
ALLSUP'S, 2640 Agua Fría St. Cited for high-risk violations for improper sanitizing methods, improper air gaps on wash sink and ice machine, sink hose problems and use of non-FDA approved bleach. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected lightbulbs in several areas, holes and openings in a wall near a sink, unclean freezer floor and lack of tight-fitting restroom doors.
LA PLAZUELA, La Fonda, 100 E. San Francisco St. Cited for moderate-risk violations for unclean meat slicer and lack of sanitizer test kit.
SMITH'S, 2308 Cerrillos Road. Cited for moderate-risk violation for cold-water faucet out of order, food containers, utensils not properly cleaned and lack of food thermometers. Cited for low-risk violation for nonworking light in bakery, meat and deli departments.
PIZZA ESPIRITU, 1722 St. Michael's Drive. Cited for high-risk violations for no final sanitizing rinse on manually washed dishes. Cited for moderate-risk violations for difficult-to-clean cutting boards, food particles at the bottom of pizza-prep refrigerator and lack of chlorine test strips. Some violations corrected.
BAMBOO ASIAN CUISINE, 2400 Cerrillos Road. Cited for high-risk violations for improper storage of ice scoop, unclean can-opener blade and use of hand-wash sink for other purposes. Violations corrected. Cited for moderate-risk violations for using food-prep sink for ware washing without being sanitized, problems with walk-in and rear exit doors, problem with ice-cream cooler, use of a nonfood-grade container and unclean cutting boards. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected grill-area lights, back door not self-closing and tight-fitting, inadequate lighting in vent hood and food-prep area, employee bathroom door not self-closing and a hole in the cooler wall.
BAJA TACOS, 2621 Cerrillos Road. Cited for high-risk violations for improperly thawing frozen fish, cooked chicken held at improper temperature, improper cooling procedures, dish sink directly connected to sewer system and unshielded waste line. Cited for moderate-risk violations for exit door not self-closing or tight-fitting and improper mesh on screen door. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected light, inadequate lighting, washing area wall in need of repair and openings in basement ceilings. Some violations corrected.
HARRY'S ROADHOUSE, 96B Old Las Vegas Highway. Cited for high-risk violations for improper air gap on food sink and ice machine, improper cooler temperatures and serving utensils improperly stored. Cited for moderate-risk violations for exit doors not self-closing or tight-fitting, hand-wash sink not easily accessible, juicer not cleaned and no-food-grade containers used. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected lights and peeling ceiling paint.
IZMI SUSHI, 720 St. Michael's Drive. Cited for moderate-risk violations for lack of food-safety training, lack of self-closing doors, no stem thermometer in use, no indicating thermometer use in sushi display or for refrigerator, and improper sanitizing. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected lights, opening in ceiling, unclean walls near fryer, no hair restraint in use and permit not easily viewed.
LOWE'S DELI-BAKERY, 1760 St. Michael's Drive. Previous violations corrected.

MARYLAND: City health department recognizing healthy, clean restaurants
13.jan.09
Baltimore Examiner
Sara Michael
http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/011309emsRESTAURANTS.html
Barfblog Post
Forget "clean crabs."
Health officials scrapped a plan to honor Baltimore's cleanest restaurants with a decal of the Maryland crustacean for a Clean Crab Award.
Instead, a prize ribbon decal will recognize those with a solid record of sanitation for the Charm City Health Award for Excellence in Sanitation.
"[The crab] is a bottom-feeder, so it's probably not a good image," said Olivia Farrow, assistant commissioner of the environmental health division of the Baltimore City Health Department.
Health officials announced the revamped award last week after a public comment period during which residents and the Restaurant Association of Maryland rejected the Clean Crab Award idea.
Restaurants must have passed all food inspections in the previous year with no pest infestation violations or critical violations, such as failing to have proper refrigeration or ensuring all food workers wash their hands.

MISSOURI: Our opinion: Inspections vital to food safety
12.jan.09
stjoenews.net
http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/jan/12/our-opinion-inspections-vital-food-safety/
The staff at the St. Joseph-Buchanan County Health Department must be doing something right when it comes to food-safety inspections.
The News-Press recently reviewed thousands of records related to the inspections that are carried out daily in St. Joseph (“How safe is that restaurant food?” Jan. 4 and online at stjoenews.net). In preparing his story, reporter Ahmad Safi also talked to restaurant and bar owners, and to the inspectors. In short, here’s what he found:
Serious violations of the health ordinances.
These included failure to keep foods either hot enough (above 140 degrees) or cold enough (below 41 degrees) to prevent harmful bacterial growth; “slime” or mold in unclean ice machines; dirty meat slicers where bacteria can grow and spread; and open personal beverages in the kitchen, which can allow the spread of bacteria from the employee’s mouth to hand, which may then get into the food.
Restaurants almost always owned up to a problem.
The owners and managers in most instances acknowledged the inspectors had a point — the kitchen staff had become careless or lax, the refrigeration equipment had become unreliable and needed repair, or staffing problems had allowed some things to slip by management.
The inspections are vital to the public health.
We heard some complaints about the inspectors — the suggestion they need to be more willing to work with financially strapped restaurant owners, the notion they at times might appear to have it in for a particular restaurant. None of that seemed to hold up as valid criticism when the public’s health is at stake.
Our expectation for the inspectors is they always conduct themselves in the most professional manner possible, knowing their decisions affect not only public health, but hundreds of small business owners. When in doubt, hold everyone to an achievable standard that ensures public safety.
And we would encourage our restaurants to make every effort to follow the rules. It’s disappointing that few take advantage of free food safety classes that the Health Department makes available to restaurant staffs.

OHIO: Restaurant inspections
12.jan.09
Chillicothe Gazette
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20090112/NEWS01/901120317
This summary, pulled from reports posted at www.rosscountyhealth.com, reflects conditions found on the date of the inspection and does not necessarily reflect conditions at all times. Inspection reports can be viewed in their entirety at the Ross County Health District's Environmental Health Office, 475 Western Ave., Suite 3A.
# Taylor's IGA (Jan. 5 follow-up) -Chipped paint and floor sealant in the deli/meat department must be repaired. Price tags were observed covering expiration dates on baby food jars. The health department ordered price tags may not cover expiration dates. All other violations had been corrected since the previous inspection.
# Steak N' Shake (Dec. 30) - Hard-to-reach areas of floor and wall behind the ice machine, dish machine, dry storage room and soup kettle area were dirty with debris. Steak n' Shake was ordered to clean hard-to-reach areas routinely to prevent debris build-up. The sanitarian found cold and hot foods at the proper temperatures and the kitchen area was clean and orderly.
# McDonald's 1067 N. Bridge St. (Dec. 29)-Hard-to-reach areas had slight accumulation of food and debris. McDonald's was ordered to routinely clean these areas. The ammonia sanitizer for a utensil bucket was found to be in a high concentration. The sanitarian found cold and hot foods at the proper temperatures, and the kitchen appeared clean.
# Mac's Pizza, Bainbridge (Dec. 22 follow-up) -Floor was still in disrepair, no hot water was available at handwashing sinks, and the sanitarian noted a debris build-up around the dough machine. The sanitarian asked the floor be repaired or replaced to make it smooth and easy to clean. Mac's Pizza also was ordered to provide warm water for the handwash sinks and to clean the area around the dough machine routinely. All previous violations found Dec. 19 had been repaired.
# IHOP (Jan. 5) -Debris build-up on the ice machine and inside of microwave were noted and corrected at the time of inspection. Food items left uncovered in walk-in cooler were immediately covered during inspection, and a freezer with debris build-up also was cleaned during the inspection. Hot and cold foods were at the proper temperatures.
# Hopetown Market-Last Stop Bar (Dec. 29)-Hot water in three-compartment sink did not reach minimum 110 degree temperature. The insides of cooling units, cooler and freezer doors, walk-in cooler walls and floor, fryer prep table and slicer were dirty to sight and touch. The floor underneath equipment was dirty to sight and touch. Repair to the water heater was ordered; an employee said it had been under repair. Hopetown Market was ordered to keep all equipment and food prep surfaces clean to prevent contamination of food and to keep floor clean.
# Dock at Water (Dec. 29 follow- up) -Repairs were ordered to the cooler door gaskets, walk-in freezer and soup kettle shelf. Men's restroom walls and floor were observed as dirty. Kitchen ceiling tiles also appeared dirty to the inspector. New cutting boards had been purchased and food was kept covered in storage as ordered in the previous inspection.
# Subway at Walmart (Jan. 5) -The inside of microwaves, beverage nozzles, door handles to ovens and cooling unites were dirty. The counter underneath the microwave ovens was dirty with debris. The floor and walls underneath and behind the bread oven also appeared dirty with food and debris. Food sampled was at the proper temperature, and food prep areas, sinks and walk-in units were kept clean.
# Stardust Tavern (Jan. 5)-Missing and chipped ceiling tiles, debris buildup on the door seal of the upright cooler and shelf above dough machine. The microwave oven was in poor repair, and the sanitarian ordered it replaced. The sanitarian also ordered missing ceiling tiles be replaced and door seal and shelf cleaned periodically.
# Lighthouse Youth Center, Bainbridge (Jan. 6)-Bags of garbage were stored in front of the entrance door to the dining hall. Hot water in the handwash sink was not warm enough. Sliced onions were not date marked, and debris build-up was found on the inside of the ice machine. The center was ordered to store garbage in receptacles or waste handling units. The center also was ordered to fix the hot water, date mark sliced produce and discard after seven days and clean the ice machine periodically.
# Gables (Jan. 5)- A 30 inspection was conducted, and no violations were noted.
# Dock at Water (Jan. 5 follow-up) -A part has been ordered to repair the walk-in freezer. Door gaskets on cooler have been repaired, and the all and floor around dish area have been kept clean. The soup kettle storage shelf is under repair, and ceiling tiles have been cleaned of grease and debris. The sanitarian noted most violations had been corrected.
# China House (Jan. 5)-Shrimp, bamboo shoots and other food uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Egg rolls and cooked chicken stored on fry rack in temperature danger zone. Fried rice at 115 degrees was stored in bulk container sitting on counter. Plastic grocery bags used to store food. Hard to reach areas underneath and behind equipment dirty with debris and grease. Restroom walls and floor were dirty. China House was ordered to cover all food in storage to protect from contamination. It was ordered to store hazardous food such as egg rolls and chicken in cooling units and rice at a temperature above 135 degrees. Food-grade equipment also was recommended for storing food. The sanitarian also ordered hard-to-reach areas in the kitchen and bathroom be kept clean.
# Bainbridge Shell (Jan. 6)- There were no handwash signs above the deli and handwashing sinks. Sliced produce had been stored longer than seven days. A build-up on the inside of the ice machine and residential-style freezer in the storage area. Pizza and smoked sausage were hot-holding cooler than 135 degrees. Corrections were ordered, and a re-inspection has been scheduled for Jan. 13
# American Legion Post 757 -A grease build up on the filters above the deep fryers was noted by a sanitarian. An outdated container of sour cream was found in use, and once-emptied single-use containers were reused for food storage. The sanitarian noted the sour cream was discarded during the inspection, and workers were told single use containers must be discarded after use. Residential-style freezers were used in the facility. The health department ordered they be removed and replaced with commercial units.

NEW MEXICO: Food-service inspections Jan. 10
10.jan.09
The New Mexican
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/HealthandScience/Food-service-inspections-011009
For the period ending Jan. 2 Call the New Mexico Environment Department at 505-827-1840 to file a complaint.
LA COCINITA, 1120 Cerrillos Road. Cited for high-risk violation for having ware-wash and food sinks connected directly to the sewer, and an improper air gap on ice machine.
MIKLO'S COFFEE HOUSE, 6005 Jaguar Drive. No violations.
LOWES DELI AND BAKERY, 1700 St. Michael's Drive. Cited for high-risk violation for hand-wash sink in ill repair, equipment not cleaned and sanitized, improper sanitizer concentration, improper cooling for chicken. Cited for moderate-risk violations for unclean noncontact surfaces, first-aid kit stored in food-prep area, and ineffective pest-control measures. Cited for low-risk violations for insufficient lighting in bakery-prep area, small screw holes in walls and covering peeling off walls and items stored on floor. Some violations corrected during inspection.
LOWES MEAT MARKET, 1700 St. Michael's Drive. Cited for high-risk violation for a nonworking sanitizer mixing valve, problems with sink hoses, and first-aid supplies stored in food-prep area. Cited for low-risk violations for cooler ceiling in need of repairs and cleaning.
OLIVE GARDEN, 3781 Cerrillos Road. Cited for high-risk violation for dish machine hot-water tank in need of repair. Corrected during inspection. Cited for low-risk violation for unprotected light bulb in packaging area.
INDIA HOUSE, 2501 Cerrillos Road. Previous violations corrected.
PANDA EXPRESS, 3522 Zafarano. No violations.
NEW YORK DELI, 4056 Cerrillos Road. Cited for moderate-risk violations for hand-washing sink not in use and lack of a thermometer in the kitchen freezer. Cited for low-risk violations for food items stored on floor.
WENDY'S, 2774 Sawmill Road. No violations.
LONE BUTTE STORE, 3815 N.M. 14. Cited for moderate-risk violations for lack of food thermometers.
SAN MARCOS CAFE, 3877 N.M. 14. Cited for moderate-risk violation for lack of thermometer in freezer.
WILD OATS MEAT MARKET, 1090 St. Francis Drive. Cited for moderate-risk violations for chips and dings in knife holder, broken spray nozzle on sink and leaking faucets. Cited for low-risk violations for unprotected lighting above meat slicer and difficult-to-clean ceiling.
WILD OATS DELI, 1090 St. Francis Drive. Cited for high-risk violations for temperature problems with some foods, no physical barrier in sushi-prep area to prevent contamination, sushi knife stored in stagnant water. Some items corrected during inspection. Cited for moderate-risk violation for problem with sushi-knife container.
TOMASITA'S, 500 S. Guadalupe Street. Cited for low-risk violation for mold starting to grow on backsplash in dish room.
McDONALD'S, 3229 Cerrillos Road. No violations.
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, 3295 Cerrillos Road. Cited for high-risk violations for temperature problems with some food products and lack of paper towels at a hand sink. Cited for moderate-risk violations for feathers on basement floor in room with water heaters, and inaccurate thermometer in walk-in freezer. Cited for low-risk violations for single-service containers stored on floor and under sewerline without moisture protection, and for dirty basement floor and broken, missing tile.
PAPA MURPHY'S, 3005 St. Francis Drive. Cited for moderate-risk violation for soiled cloths under drying area for lids. Cited for low-risk violation for gritty floor around washing machine and close to walls.
RAMBLIN' CAFE, 1420 Second St. Cited for high-risk violation for greasy dish-washing machine reservoir. Cited for moderate-risk violation for improper mixing of detergent with bleach for wiping clothes. Cited for low-risk violation for sticky floor and floor mat. Some violations corrected during inspection.

NEW ZEALAND: 'And would you like flies with that, sir?'
11.jan.09
New Zealand Herald
Jared Savage
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/food/news/article.cfm?c_id=206&objectid=10551314&ref=rss
A McDonald's restaurant has apologised to a mother whose son found maggots crawling through his Big Mac - and given her $135 of vouchers for more burgers.
Northland health authorities are investigating a complaint from Lianne Tansley about the burger sold at Whangarei's Bank St restaurant.
Her 15-year-old son Isaac has vowed to never eat McDonald's again - but the fastfood giant says its food safety procedures are stringent and it is keen to investigate what happened.
Isaac ordered a Big Mac and cheeseburger from the drive-through on New Year's Day. He finished the cheeseburger but didn't start eating the Big Mac until he and his mother were nearly at their Whangarei Heads home.
"He took the top bun off to take out the gherkin, and then he said, 'My God, Mum, look at this'," said Lianne Tansley. "The whole patty was moving as if it was alive. It was gross." When she rang McDonald's a manager took her name and contact details and asked her to bring the burger back in to be replaced. "I said, 'No thanks, I'm never eating there again'."
Nine days later, after Tansley sent a photograph of the burger to the Northland District Health Board and the Northern Advocate newspaper, McDonald's regional operations manager Sanjay Kumar rang her.
He apologised for the delay and said the matter hadn't been brought to his attention, she said.
Kumar told the Herald on Sunday he visited Tansley on Friday and offered the vouchers as an apology.
The complaint had not been followed up promptly because Tansley didn't return the Big Mac to be checked, Kumar said.
"We thought the matter had been dropped. Otherwise we thought it could have been a hoax."
McDonald's national communications manager Kate Porter said it was unlikely maggots could have hatched in the beef patties, which were cooked from frozen when orders were placed.
Strict hygiene rules were in place at McDonald's and the chain took complaints seriously.

TEXAS: Restaurant reports
09.jan.09
The Courier
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/01/09/conroe_courier/lifestyles/0109_reports.txt
Editor’s note: The Courier each week runs a summary of reports on area restaurant inspections by the Montgomery County Health Department Environmental Health Services. The department routinely performs food establishment inspections twice per year, or more often if the inspection report was bad resulting in numerous demerits or a complaint was filed. Below are all establishments that received no demerits, plus establishments each week that received the most demerits.
Restaurants with no demerits:
Taco Bell/Long John Silvers – 24891 FM 1314 , Porter
Wing Stop – 6606 FM 1488 Ste 108, Magnolia
McDonald’s – 6745 FM 1488, Magnolia
Marble Slab Creamery – 1201 Lake Woodlands, Dr. Ste 1156, The Woodlands
Sun Mart – 24627 I-45 North, The Woodlands
Denny’s – 28669 I-45 North, The Woodlands
The BLVD – 26710 I-45 North, Oak Ridge
Pei Wei Asian Diner – 19075 I-45 South Ste 480, Conroe
Melting Pot Restaurant – 19075 I-45 South, Conroe
Hodges Food Basket – 26824 I-45 North, Spring
Courtyard – 1020 Lakefront Circle, The Woodlands
Nexus Specialty Hospital – 9182 Six Pines, The Woodlands
Vista Kitchen – 2301 North Millbend, The Woodlands
Starbucks – 1351 West Davis Ste F, Conroe
Restuarants with the most demerits:
Baker Street Pub and Grill – 25 Waterway Avenue Ste 100, The Woodlands – 3 demerits – demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.
Los Cucos – 2050 I-45 North, Conroe – 3 demerits – demerits were given for unapproved hot water supply.
Wendy’s – 1201 Lake Woodlands Ste 2150, The Woodlands – 5 demerits – demerits were given for improper Cold Hold temperature.
The Royal Mile Grill – 2301 North Millbend, The Woodlands – 5 demerits – demerits were given for improper Cold Hold temperature.
Golden China – 25024 I-45 North, Spring – 6 demerits – three demerits were given for evidence of insect infestation, three demerits were given for unsanitized food sanitized.
Shipley’s Donuts – 2519 Grogans Mill Road Ste A, The Woodlands – 7 demerits – four demerits were given for improper handwashing facilities, three demerits were given for improperly stored toxic items.
Kirby’s Steak House – 111 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands – 7 demerits – four demerits were given for unhygenic practices, three demerits were given for unsanitized food handling utensils.
Famous Cajun Grill – 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands – 10 demerits – four demerits were given for unhygenic practices, three demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities, three demerits were given for inaccessible handwashing facilities.
Sirenuse – 24 Waterway Avenue Ste 175, The Woodlands – 13 demerits – four demerits were given for cross-contamination of raw products, three demererits were given for improperly stored toxic items, three demerits were given for unapproved disposal system, three demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.
Chili’s – 1110 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands – 15 demerits – four demerits were given for improper handwashing facilities, four demerits were given for unhygenic practices, four demerits were given for cross-contamination of raw products, three demerits were given for unapproved sewage systems.
Bei Jing – 409 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands – 18 demerits – five demerits were given for improper cold hold temperature, four demerits were given for unhygenic practices, three demerits were given for unlabled toxic items, three demerits were given for unapproved disposal systems, three demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.
Fajita Jacks – 15949 Texas 105 West, Montgomery – 32 demerits – five demerits were given for improper cold hold temperatures, four demerits were given for inadequate handwashing machines, four demerits were given for unhygenic practices, four demerits were given for unapproved labeling of products, three demerits were given for inadequate equipment to maintain temperature, three demerits were given for unaccessible handwashing facilities, three demerits were given for unlabeled toxic products, three demerits were given for unapproved disposal systems, three demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.

ARIZONA: Restaurants score well this week
09.jan.09
KVOA News 4
Josh Benson
http://www.kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9644074&nav=HMO6
The Pima County health department is also back in action after the holidays, checking on food safety. Here's how the restaurants did this week.
Buck & Lil BBQ on East Grant road was hit with two critical and two non-critical violations.
According to the report, ranch dressing in small containers and a restaurant pan was not held at the mandatory 41 degrees or cooler temperature.
Also recently-cooked baked potatoes were cooling in plastic bags in the walk-in cooler, but the inspector required faster cooling. The report states, "proper cooling of baked potatoes is critical due to the possibility of botulism poisoning."
Buck & Lil BBQ gets a G for good.
Just up the road at Taquito Mio - two critical and five non-critical violations.
The report states, "Guacamole and steak were not held at the proper cooling temperatures [...] rice and beans stored in the walk-in cooler had no use-by dates."
A few quick fixes, no soap available in the hand-sink, the grill and stove had a moderate amount of accumulated grease and chips in bags were stored on floor mats in storage area when the inspector says they should be on food racks.
Taquito Mio gets a G for good.
Among the best this holiday season - Burger king on East 22nd street, Quizno's subs on East Grant road and wingstop on North Campbell Avenue all received an E for excellent.

CALIFORNIA: Tulare food inspections
09.jan.09
Tulare Advance-Register
Visalia Times-Delta
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20090109/BUSINESS/901090311
Every Friday, the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register publish, in print and online, reports of inspections at locations where food is prepared or sold. The inspections are performed by the Tulare County Department of Environmental Health Services. The score is based on a point system that rates 97-100 as excellent, 88-96 as good, 76-87 as poor. Below 76 is failing and usually requires, as noted, immediate correction of deficiencies or, in some cases, closure. Some violations are considered major, others minor. Comments listed are for major violations. Complaint forms are available at the Environmental Health Services office, second floor, Tulare County Government Plaza, 5957 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Call 733-6441.
Online
The Times-Delta and Advance-Register Web sites contain a searchable database, updated weekly, with all reports back to October 2006. Go to www.VisaliaTimesDelta.com or www.TulareAdvance-Register.com, click "News," then "Databases," then "Tulare County Restaurant Inspections."
Name Address Date Score
Tulare
99 Food Market 1357 S. K St. 12/31/2008 95
Soap dispenser located in meat department observed empty. Stock and install a wall-mounted dispenser.
Burger Shack 109 N. Main St. 12/29/2008 81
No food-handler's certificate observed. Maintain original food-safety certificate posted on premises. Wall-mounted towel dispenser observed inoperable and soap dispenser missing from employee hand-wash sink. Install totally enclosed, wall-mounted dispensers at sinks. Reinspection to be conducted. No sanitizer being used for food-related equipment. All equipment and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Instruction given. Sanitizer available. Violation corrected. Potentially hazardous foods observed at inadequate temperatures: butter at 44 degrees at cold table. Maintain product holding temperature at or below 41 degrees.
Chili's 1292 E. Prosperity Ave. 12/29/2008 98
Chilito's Express 727 E. Prosperity Ave. 12/23/2008 91
Potentially hazardous food observed at inadequate temperatures: rice, refried beans on steam table at 115-123 degrees. Maintain holding temperatures at or above 135 degrees. Violation corrected. Rapidly reheat products.
Country Wine and Liquor 1314 N. J St. 12/29/2008 97
Four cans of fruit/vegetables removed from customer sales area due to cans leaking and gas forming inside causing tips to swell. Food not safe to eat. Survey canned-goods area frequently to identify and remove cans that are deteriorated or with signs of spoilage or leaking.
El Pargo Bar and Grill 27 N. Tower Square 12/23/2008 89
No towels or soap in dispensers at employee hand-wash sink. Provide and maintain adequate supply of towels and soap in dispensers. Potentially hazardous food observed at inadequate temperatures: mashed potatoes, rice and beans at 103-123 degrees. Maintain product holding temperatures at or above 135 degrees. Instruction given. Violation corrected. The rinse and sanitizing steps have been reversed at the bar sink. Follow the wash-rinse and sanitizing procedure. Violation corrected.
Hong Kong Restaurant 1581 E. Tulare Ave. 12/23/2008 N/A
Reinspection to follow up on malfunctioning dish machine. Unit has been repaired; now dispensing 50-75 ppm.
Mercado Sol Del Valle 537 W. Bardsley Ave. 12/31/2008 84
According to manager, food-related equipment is not being sanitized. All food-related equipment and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized using a sanitizer such as chlorine bleach at 100 ppm minimum concentration. Instruction given.
Papa Joe's Place 1776 E. Tulare Ave. 12/23/2008 98
Round Table Pizza 150 E. Cross Ave. 12/23/2008 98
Tacos Riendo 235 W. Inyo Ave. 12/22/2008 87
According to manager, food-related equipment is not being sanitized. All food-related utensils and equipment must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Use an approved sanitizer such as chlorine bleach at 100 ppm minimum concentration. Instruction given. Violation corrected on site. Potentially hazardous food observed at inadequate temperatures, bacon at 43 degrees and beef at 44 degrees. Maintain product temperatures at or below 41 degrees. Temperature adjusted. Violation corrected on site.
Time Out Pizza and Fun Center 110 N. Mooney Blvd. 12/31/2008 99
Togo's/Baskin Robbins 1543 Retherford St. 12/29/2008 100
Tropicana 724 W. Inyo Ave. 12/22/2008 88
Various items observed stored in employee hand-wash sink. Discontinue this practice. Sink should be accessible at all times for hand-washing purposes. Numerous dead cockroaches plus a few live roaches were observed on a glue trap under the employee hand-wash sink. Maintain premises free of vermin. A reinspection will be conducted.
Wimpy's Hamburgers 1417 E. Tulare Ave. 12/31/2008 97
# You have a right to ask restaurants to see a copy of their most recent food inspection reports.

PENNSYLVANIA: Health Department head says restaurant inspections OK
09.jan.09
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09009/940632-53.stm
The head of Allegheny County's Health Department said that restaurant inspection has been up to par.
Dr. Bruce Dixon testified before County Council's Health and Human Services Committee Wednesday, responding to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette detailing shortcomings in restaurant inspection.
He said most restaurants are inspected yearly, as required by the county, and though inspectors frequently find violations, those are often minor and unavoidable.
Of about 3,200 full-service restaurants in the county, about 2,900 were inspected in 2008, Dr. Dixon said. He said he felt the 17 inspectors employed by the Health Department was an adequate number.

TEXAS: Restaurant monitor
07.jan.09
Bryan/College Station Eagle
http://www.theeagle.com/food/Restaurant-Monitor2009-01-06T18-52-25
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.
Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Scores in the 60s and below would cause the department to consider closing an establishment temporarily for health reasons.
The following is a list of inspections from Dec. 22 to 30.
BRYAN
Brazos County Juvenile Detention, 1904 Texas 21 -- 90. Hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; unsound condition.
Farm Patch Butcher Shop, 3517 S. College Ave. -- 86. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); evidence of rodents/other animals; unsound condition.
Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse, 1900 E. Texas 21 -- 96. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other).
Taqueria Regiomontana, 21015 S. College Ave. -- 100.
COLLEGE STATION
Alfred T. Hornback's, 120 Walton Drive -- 87. Hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; posting of consumer advisories (Heimlich/raw); water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold.
Carino's Italian #35, 620 Harvey Road -- 81. Hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F); unsound condition; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
Chicken Express, 710 Earl Rudder Freeway -- 97. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Dickeys Barbeque Pit, 2297 Earl Rudder Freeway -- 93. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other).
Donald's Donut, 1800 Harvey Mitchell Parkway -- 89. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
Fish Daddy's, 1611 University Drive -- 88. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; cold-hold temperature violation(s) (41 F/45 F).
Margarita Rocks, 1601 Texas Ave. -- 96. Water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold.
P.O.E.T.S. Billiards, 1637 Texas Ave. -- 100.
Red Lobster, 1200 University Drive -- 100.
Texas World Speedway, 17529 S. Texas 6 -- 96. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans).

VIRGINIA: Augusta County restaurant inspections
07.jan.09
The News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20090107/NEWS01/901070308
Red Lobster, No. 860, Staunton
Facility type: Full-service restaurant
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: Dec. 29
Critical violations: 1
Noncritical violations: 0
# The food-contact surfaces of some of the large ladles and tongs were visibly soiled.
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection repeat)
Details: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. An employee immediately took the utensils to the dish room.
Comments: These good conditions and practices were observed: Three managers were currently certified in food safety management; hand sinks were accessible and stocked; food handlers were washing their hands; hot and cold-holding temperatures were acceptable; an employee quickly and effectively cooled a recently cooked potentially hazardous food; cook temperatures were acceptable; the dish machine sanitized properly; food-contact surfaces of most of the customer plates and utensils were clean and air-dried; and HACCP logs were maintained properly. We discussed: Employee health policies; use of tongs and other barriers for ready-to-eat foods such as lemon slices and other bar garnishes and pest control.
Boston Beanery, Staunton
Facility type: Full-service restaurant
Inspection type: Critical procedures
Inspection date: Dec. 29
Critical violations: 3
Noncritical violations: 0
# The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: The cutting boards had deep cuts and black food stains.
Level: Critical (repeat)
Details: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact. These must be scrubbed back to white each night before rinsing and sanitizing. If they are too scarred to clean then they need to be re-surfaced or replaced.
# A container of cleaner is stored in the bar area where an accidental squirt would contaminate the tops of small canned drinks and a Freezee machine. They were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils linens or single service items.
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection)
Details: Sprayer was moved to the kitchen. It is OK to store in the bar area, but put it on the floor or in an area where an accidental squirt would not spray on food or a food contact area.
# No sanitizer was getting into the dish machine even though there is sanitizer in the container and the pumps is turning.
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection)
Details: The sight tube bubble of the sanitizer was down, which indicates no sanitizer was moving through the tube. The machine was primed; there were many air bubbles but at last it did put 100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine. The sight tube bubble then was in the proper place. Either the test paper or the sight tube should be used daily.
Comments: Some of the upper wash arm ports in the dish machine were clogged with food debris. This also needs to be monitored daily. Thank you for the following: Accessible hand sinks with soap and towels and trained thermometers in all refrigerators; a calibrated food thermometer available; all PHFoods at correct temperatures; clean employees, in uniform with hair restraints and gloves for handling ready to eat foods; the glasses, silver, utensils and food contact surfaces except cutting boards were clean to sight and touch and a ServSafe trained food manager.
Angelo's Pizza-Teria, Staunton
Facility type: Fast-food restaurant
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: Dec. 29
Critical violations: 2
Noncritical violations: 1
# The vanilla yogurt mix in the machine hopper measures at 58 degrees.
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection)
Details: Discard the yogurt mix. Maintain yogurt mix and all potentially hazardous foods for cold-holding at 41 degrees or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Do not use the machine until it holds the yogurt mix at 41 degrees or colder. Contact me when the unit is working properly.
# Unused equipment was stored near the bag-in-box drinks and under storage shelves.
Level: Noncritical
Details: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles including equipment which is no longer used makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also harbor insects and rodents. Contact me when the unnecessary equipment has been removed.
# The chlorine sanitizer measured in excess of 100 parts per million (ppm).
Level: Critical (corrected during inspection)
Details: Mix the chlorine sanitizer solution to a concentration of 50-100 ppm. An employee mixed new sanitizer solution to the correct concentration.
Comments: These good conditions and practices were observed: The hand sink was accessible and stocked; a food handler was observed washing his hands; barriers were used to handle RTE foods and food contact surfaces were clean and air-dried. We discussed: Employee health as it pertains to specific symptoms and infections; date marking and cleaning.

WASHINGTON: Wondering how clean your favorite eatery is?
07.jan.09
Everett Herald
Sharon Salyer
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28507629/
For the first time, the public can view inspection reports online for 3,200 restaurants and workplace and school cafeterias in Snohomish County.
The change comes in part from ongoing requests from the public to view the results of regular inspections conducted by Snohomish Health District employees.
"We've had some frustrated callers during the last year; I'm glad it's here," said Rick Zahalka, a food and living manager for the public health agency.
The inspections are aimed at preventing the spread of food-borne disease outbreaks through steps such as ensuring that food is properly cooked and cooled.
The public health agency has been working for the last year to convert the reports from paper forms to computerized records, Zahalka said. Now, the inspection reports can be can be downloaded daily and posted online.
Zahalka said he expects the online reports to be popular with the public. And restaurants will know that the public can check up on them online.
"The public will become more aware of what constitutes a violation," he said. "Hopefully, they'll expect more from food establishments and get it."
Reports for most, but not quite all of the restaurants and school and workplace cafeterias are now available, he said.
However, the public should not base opinions of a restaurant's compliance with health standards on a single report, Zahalka said. "A series of inspections will tell a better story," he said.
Inspection reports are divided into "red" for high-risk violations and "blue" for low-risk violations.
High-risk violations are those which can most quickly cause food-borne illnesses. For example, improperly cooked hamburger can lead to the spread of the E. coli outbreaks which can sicken and, in severe cases, even kill people.
Occasional inspections with several "red" violations "does not mean the restaurant is out of control and unsafe," Zahalka said.
When violations are found, inspectors work to see the problem is corrected on the spot, if possible, he said.
The online reports list the name and address of the restaurant, the date of the inspection, how many violations were found, and a brief explanation of the problem.
Switching to computerized record keeping cost about $30,000, plus an ongoing monthly cost of $1,250, he said.

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
05.jan.09
The Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/901050316
* Longaberger Golf Club Half Way House, Dec. 16, 1 Long Drive, Nashport, prelicensing inspection with violation reported. 1. Counter is broken.
* Longaberger Golf Club, Dec. 16, 1 Long Drive, Nashport, prelicensing inspection with violation reported. 1. Door seals/gaskets are torn on salad station cooler.
* Buckeye Lake FOE 2801, Dec. 16, 324D Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. No test strips for sanitizer in the three-bay sink. 2. Interior cavities of microwaves have food splash. 3. Clean blade on large can openers. 4. Counter under meat slicer has food particles. 5. Sides of fryers have grease.
* Staneart's Sunoco, Dec. 16, 8 N. Main St., Johnstown, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Clean nozzles of soda dispenser to remove buildup. 2. Clean area around nozzles to remove splash buildup of product. 3. Clean area around dispensing nozzles of cappuccino machines. 4. Clean fanguards, fans, evaporators in walk-in cooler to remove buildup of dust/dirt. 5. Clean exterior door and handle area of walk-in cooler to remove spillage. 6. Clean under display shelving in walk-in cooler. 7. Clean back stock shelving in walk-in cooler to remove mold. 8. Clean interior of ice machine door. 9. Clean floor area under/behind ice machine to remove debris buildup. 10. Clean dust/debris from around electrical conduits underneath panel boxes.
* Domino's Pizza, Dec. 16, 8 N. Main St., Johnstown, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Clean fanguards, fans evaporator in AmeriKooler walk-in to remove dust/debris. 2. Clean door around handle to remove buildup. 3. Clean dust from wall above prep cooler. 4. Clean floor under prep cooler. 5. Repair/replace missing light above walk-in cooler.
* Duchess Shoppe, Dec. 16, 233 W. Coshocton St., Johnstown, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Boxed case bagels stored on floor in Leer walk-in. 2. Clean up loose packaging in Leer walk-in freezer. 3. Clean dust build up from ceiling in front of left hand evaporator. 4. Clean area around nozzles on cappuccino machine to remove splashed product.
* CVS Pharmacy, Dec. 16, 667 W. Coshocton St., Johnstown, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Thermometer needed for dairy cooler. 2. Dumpster lids found open.
* Johnstown High School Athletic Boosters, Dec. 16, 401 S. Oregon St., Johnstown, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Watkins Memorial Athletic Association, Dec. 16, 8868 Watkins Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* McDonald's, Dec. 16, 22 Union St., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Grout is low on floor tile by dishwasher.
* Autumn Healthcare, Dec. 16, 17 Forry Ave., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor is dirty around Steam 'N' Hold.
* Lee's Famous Recipe, Dec. 16, 1005 W. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Food is on the floor in the walk-in freezer. 2. Debris has collected under/around equipment. 3. A few air vents have dust build up on them.
* La Paloma, Dec. 16, 19 S. Park Place, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Bake-N-Brew, Dec. 16, 1285 Log Pond Drive, Suite 110, Newark, 30 day inspection with violations reported. 1. No handwashing signs at hand sink. 2. Wiping cloth on counter top.
* Taco Bell, Dec. 17, 1021 Hebron Road, Heath, 30 day inspection with no violations reported.
* Taco Bell, Dec. 17, 1021 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Speedway, Dec. 17, 364 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. The floor under/around equipment, floor in walk-in and floor under shelves are dirty. 2. Inside of reach-in has spills. 2. Counter under the frozen fountain is dirty.
* Wendy's, Dec. 17, 10 S. Second St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Homer Village Market, Dec. 17, 964 Homer Road, Homer, 30 day inspection with no violations reported.
* Licking County Job and Family Services, Dec. 18, 74 S. Second St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Licking County Administration Building, Dec. 18, 20 S. Second St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* U.S. Post Office, Dec. 18, 70 E. Church St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Save-A-Lot, Dec. 18, 349 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Lights burnt out in meat department. 2. Load limits exceeded for turkey, pizza and broccoli.
* Side Street Corral, Dec. 18, 380 Seroco Ave., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor under/around equipment and ceiling in walk-in are dirty.
* Sonic America's Drive-in, Dec. 18, 695 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Shield off light in walk-in freezer.
* Granville Elementary, Dec. 19, 310 Ganger St., Granville, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Granville Intermediate School, Dec. 19, 2025 New Burg St., Granville, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Centenary United Methodist Church, Dec. 19, 102 E. Broadway, Granville, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. When no longer repairable, home-style Maytag refrigerator, Kenmore refrigerator, Kelvinator freezer and Quasar microwave must be replaced with commercial approved equipment. 2. No test strips found. 3. No sanitizer found. 4. Delime dishwasher on a regular basis. 5. Clean floor area behind sinks in kitchen.
* Middle School Teen Center Program, Dec. 19, 110 W. Broadway, Granville, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Church Street Entertainment, Dec. 19, 370 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Lights burnt out in mop room.
* The Crystal Ballroom, Dec. 19, 29 W. Church St., Newark, prelicensing inspection with no violations reported.
* Simply for You Catering, Dec. 19, 6 N. Sixth St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* United Ancient Order of Druids, Dec. 22, 19 W. Harrison St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Subway, Dec. 22, 1001 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Moore Pizza, Dec. 22, 1000 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* The Newark Ice Arena, Dec. 22, 936 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Circle K, Dec. 22, 108 National Road, Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor is dirty in storage room.
* Mi Fiesta, Dec. 22, 957 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Arby's, Dec. 22, 540 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Door seal/gasket on Beverage Air freezer is torn. 2. Condensation problem in Super bar unit.
* Dagwoods Restaurant, Dec. 23, 292 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Floor under/around equipment has debris collecting on it. 2. Lids on Dumpster are open. 3. Wall behind hood has food splash.
* Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant, Dec. 23, 22 1/2 N. Park Place, Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Filters on hoods are missing. 2. Inside of reach-ins, outside of equipment, shelves and equipment under the hood are dirty. 3. Walls have chipping paint and ceiling has an area where paint is chipping upstairs. 4. Floor under and around equipment and walls by hood are dirty. 5. Wiping cloths on counter top. 6. No soap at hand sink. 7. Floor upstairs is dirty. 8. Food items stored on floor. 9. Food items stored in the hallway. 10. There is a pipe leaking in the basement.
* Cheng's China Buffet, Dec. 23, 789 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Legs on mop sink in kitchen are missing. 2. Knifes on wall holder by mop sink has food particles. 3. Some lights in dry food storage room are burnt out. 4. Shelves in walk-in coolers have food particles. 5. Food uncovered in Pepsi cooler and food prep cooler. 6. No date marking of foods in coolers.
* Wendy's, Dec. 29, 530 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
* Caribou Coffee, Dec. 29, 719 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Door gaskets on two Traulsen refrigerators have food particles. 2. Paper towel dispenser in women's restroom is in disrepair.
* Quiznos, Dec. 29, 709 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Door seal/gasket torn on walk-in refrigerator. 2. Lid on Dumpster open. 3. No hand washing poster in men's restroom. 4. Floor under shelves in walk-in freezer has food particles.
* Ruby Tuesday, Dec. 29, 651 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Vent hood over grill has grease. 2. No thermometer in food prep cooler. 3. Thermometer in small Delfield cooler is broken. 4. Hand sink in kitchen is not sealed to wall. 5. Area around Dumpster has scattered trash.
* God's Acres Dining Hall, Dec. 29, 675 N. Cedar St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Condensation problem in walk-in freezer. 2. Door seal is torn on True refrigerator. 3. Shelves in dry food storage room are bare wood.
* Nick's Saloon, Dec. 29, 191 S. Second St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
Compiled from official reports.

MISSOURI: How safe is that restaurant food?
04.jan.09
stjoenews.net
Ahmad Safi
http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/jan/04/how-safe-restaurant-food/
Nearly a thousand people each day eat food from the cleanest kitchen in St. Joseph. Health inspectors consider the food served at Heartland Regional Medical Center to be the best in town. To be served to sick people, it has to be.
Though Heartland, and a handful of other mostly chain restaurants in St. Joseph, have consistently done well during surprise kitchen inspections in the past three years, that’s hardly the norm.
A News-Press review of thousands of health documents for more than 150 restaurants and bars and grills in St. Joseph has found serious violations, such as prescription drugs being seized from a Mexican restaurant, roaches and houseflies living in a kitchen refrigerator at a Chinese buffet, and inspectors being forced to denature discarded foods with bleach so the restaurateurs don’t reuse the food.
At any time, anyone who sells food in St. Joseph can get an unannounced inspection from the St. Joseph-Buchanan County Health Department. Most restaurants, delis and carry-outs are inspected three times per year.
There are just more than 300 establishments in St. Joseph, including school cafeterias, bars and assisted-living facilities.
An inspector’s bad review can shut down an establishment. But that depends on how many so-called “critical violations” are amassed during the inspection.
There are nearly 300 ways a food establishment can get in trouble with the Health Department, and about 125 of those are considered critical violations.
“(But) really, it could be as few as one. If you have an infestation of any type of pest — mice, rats, roaches, flies even — you’re going to get closed,” said Rick Messa, one of the city’s two health inspectors.
A News-Press review of food safety records found four common critical violations: slime in the ice machine, an employee leaving an open personal drink in the kitchen, a dirty slicer and temperature violations — food not holding cold or hot enough.
Mr. Messa said each violation carries a real risk for food-borne illness.