ETHOS CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL scores 95; inspectors cite food storage issues

1. 01

   Food storage and contamination

   Item 12A ↗

   Observed boxes of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed packs of large cans stored on floor in dry storage area.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

   Observed boxes of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed packs of large cans stored on floor in dry storage area. CA: Operator instructed to remove food items from floor during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Single-use article storage and use

   Item 14C ↗

   Observed multiple boxes of single service articles stored on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. CA: Operator instructed to remove boxes from floor during inspection.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3

   Observed multiple boxes of single service articles stored on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. CA: Operator instructed to remove boxes from floor during inspection. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14C ↗
   New violation
3. 03

   Ventilation and lighting

   Item 17D ↗

   Observed light intensity inadequate inside walk in cooler in kitchen. Must repair light fixture within 10 days.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(3)(f)

   Observed light intensity inadequate inside walk in cooler in kitchen. Must repair light fixture within 10 days. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 17D ↗
   New violation

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