Nov 10, 2025
Routine
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)
Observed the knife rack holding knives made of wood crumbling as the knives were removed from the rack. Bits of wood pieces were on clean knives as they were removed. CA: (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. COS: PIC discarded holder and placed knives inside of 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of racks in dry storage area. CA: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC stated that he will order new racks.