DAIRY QUEEN scores 81; inspectors cite food condition issues

1. 01

   Food condition

   Item 3-1C ↗

   Sliced tomato was observed stored at the prep top with with growth and slime like film. Onions were observed stored on countertop with mold like growth.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(1)

   Sliced tomato was observed stored at the prep top with with growth and slime like film. Onions were observed stored on countertop with mold like growth. COS: Onions and tomatoes were discarded by cook. C/A: 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 3-1C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Ice machine was observed unclean with black substance in direct contact with ice. COS: Ice was removed, machine was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Ice machine was observed unclean with black substance in direct contact with ice. COS: Ice was removed, machine was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

   Item 8-2B ↗

   Employee was observed wiping counter tops with with wiping cloth stored in bucket measuring 400+ ppm of Quat solution. COS: Solution was remade to read 200 ppm Quats and advised to use correct test strips when preparing solutions.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(6)(g)

   Employee was observed wiping counter tops with with wiping cloth stored in bucket measuring 400+ ppm of Quat solution. COS: Solution was remade to read 200 ppm Quats and advised to use correct test strips when preparing solutions. C/A:511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
4. 04

   Equipment cleanliness

   Item 15C ↗

   Observed inside of the walk in freezer, reach in cooler, walk in cooler and prep top cooler unclean with debris build up on the walls and bottom. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

   Observed inside of the walk in freezer, reach in cooler, walk in cooler and prep top cooler unclean with debris build up on the walls and bottom. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   Repeat violation

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