DEROMO'S GOURMET MARKET

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat potato rolls in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at grill/sandwich area. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler are torn in pizza station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on lower left side of door by dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef/pork/veal mix was stored directly above whole muscle tenderloin in the walk-in cooler. Employee corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and was placed into service at 9:30 am, observed at 11:39 am. Discussed the importance of documentation of hold times to be in compliance with procedures.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Patty maker in the meat room had old food debris. Employee stated it had not yet been used today. Employee took utensils to the dish area to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the pizza area blocked by a cart. Employee moved cart away from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone was on a cutting board in the grill area. Employee put phone in this pocket. Opened personal water stored with balsamic vinegar at the hot food line. Operator discarded. Opened personal water bottle stored with food in the walk-in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch preparing food in the pizza area.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees with beards were preparing food in the pizza area. Operator had employees don beard guards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the back cook line with no hair restraint. Employee donned hat during the visit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the pizza area. Sign missing at handwashing sink at the meat counter. Sign missing at handwashing sink in the grill area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored in the top of a maketable with ready to eat tomato directly below. Cook moved shell eggs to bottom interior.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef patties were directly above whole muscle steaks in the front display. Breaded raw chicken was directly above pork in the walk-in cooler Product was moved to proper storage hierarchy for food safety.

High Priority - Spray hoses at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at both sinks in the meat room.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purell disinfectant and aerosol disinfectant were stored above the drain board in the meat room.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibbs at both sinks in the meat room.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the prep sink next to the hand sink behind the hot bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large Cambro container of meatballs was sitting in front of the handwashing sink in the pizza area.

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Aerosol can of disinfectant was in the meat room above the sink drain board.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks were stored next to clean sheet pans and an open box of food preparation gloves in the large cooking range area. A drink with a straw was stored next to butcher's twinein the meat room.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook was wearing rubber bracelets preparing food in the grill area and employee in the pizza area handling food and wearing a bracelet.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle at the large range between uses.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs were stored on the hand sink partition in the grill area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at the pizza station. Employee emptied water for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the large cooking range.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the Bakery prep area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by containers of milk. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in butcher room. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back bakery area used to store container of water. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in back bakery/prep area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Butcher room.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over whole muscle beef and pork. Raw chicken over raw fish. Both in walk-in cooler for meats.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cheese counter fresh mozzarella cheese (79F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator moved cheese into reach-in cooler for quick cooling. Also Olive buffet: blue cheese stuffed olives (56F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese stuffed olives (51F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator moved cheese stuffed olives into multiple containers for quick cooling. This is a repeat violation from 10/13/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in pizza station, butcher room. Hose hung under flood rim of sink in dishwashing area, butcher room, operator moved both hoses to crest air gap. This is a repeat violation from 10/13/2022. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in back hallway with accumulation of food debris. In front pizza prep area pizza paddles soiled with accumulation of food debris.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In market area grab and go reach-in coolers, packaged salads, cheeses, packaged nuts, and sauces missing date prepared and/or address of establishment. This is a repeat violation from 10/13/2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwashing area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheeses, breads, muffins, salads and cut fruit missing date product was packaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In mozzarella prep station handwash sink used to rinse rags. In cafe and pastry sales station, handwash sink used as dump sink. Discussed with operator utilizing handwash sinks for handwashing only.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. In separate pasta kitchen, three compartment sink utilizing quaternary sanitizer step, no quaternary test strips. This is a repeat violation from 9/28/2021. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged salads and cut fruit prepared in house not labeled with date produced. Operator has updated the labels to contain a sell by date, discussed with operator need to also include date produced. This is a repeat violation from 9/28/2021 Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage container located over food prep area in sandwich making station in pastry kitchen. Operator moved beverage to area away from food and food prep. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm) observed in prep area 3 bay sink. Operator diluted the sanitizer to proper strength (200ppm) and called technician to service the sanitizer dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from original packaging stored over cooked pasta in freezer. Operator moved raw salmon to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored next to box of basil on prep station in pizza area. Operator moved chemical to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb/mop sink or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb in multiple areas: mop sink in receiving area with splitter, meat and sausage room hose Bibb, and front dish area near fish counter hose Bibb.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide test kit for quaternary sanitizer used at time of inspection.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of plastic containers in pastry decoration room.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tomato sauce prepared and packaged onsite for customer self service not labeled with address of the establishment.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at multiple hand sinks used by food employees. No handwash signs at handwashing sinks in employee restroom, pizza prep area, breakfast grill area. Operator hung signs at all sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in meat walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust. Hood vent over rear prep area grill soiled with an accumulation of dust.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of paper towels stored on floor in far back chemical storage room.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main walk-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. Discussed with operator keeping foods safe from contamination, operator stated that they are working on replacing the shelves. This is a repeat violation from 6/22/2021. Repeat Violation