Peaceful Manor Retirement Home (South)

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with 1. Individual, disposable towels;2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC provided paper towels at the handwashing sink.

Observed chlorine in a dishwashing liquid container at three compartment sink. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC will the container with the common name.

Observed drywall where floor meets the wall under three compartment sink missing. CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will have drywall repaired.

Observed toilet in restroom lid and seat broken. CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. PIC will have toilet lid and seat replaced.

Observed dumpster lids not closed. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC closed dumpster lids.

Observed debris around dumpster area. CA: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. PIC will have debris picked up and put in dumpster.

Observed the floor tile throughout the facility not in good repair. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed TCS food items such as corn, ground beef and cheese in RIC not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded the food items.

Observed dead pests such as roaches in the light shield in the main kitchen. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC cleaned up the pests.

Observed the floor tile throughout the facility not in good repair. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed dead pests such as roaches in the main kitchen area. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC cleaned up the pests.

Observed no test strips at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the floor tile throughout the facility not in good repair. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed employee touching ready to eat food such as bread with bare hands. CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. PIC will provide employees with the proper utensils to handle ready to eat foods.

Observed raw shelled eggs used in facility to batch cook scrambled eggs. CA: In a food service establishment that serves a highly susceptible population pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of except as specified in paragraph 6 of this subsection, recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. PIC will use the eggs for boiling or as an ingredient in cakes only.

Observed PIC not properly training employees in food safety. CA: Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; or correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. PIC will properly train the employees in food safety.

Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC provided the handwashing sink with soap.

Observed live pests such as roaches in the main kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact a pest control company.

Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dry storage area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact a pest control company.

Observed sewage surfacing outside the building under the kitchen area. CA: Sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility that is: A public sewage treatment plant; P or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. PIC will have the system repaired.

Observed no test strips at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the coving behind the three-compartment sink in need of repair. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will have the coving repaired.

Observed the floor tile throughout the facility not in good repair. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed TCS food item such as hotdogs in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC placed the food item in the RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen area in disrepair. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, at least one handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule, and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law shall be provided. PIC will have the handwashing sink repaired.

Observed containers of fish and shrimp being stored uncovered in the RIC. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC provided the containers with a lid.

Observed fruits/vegetables prep sink being used to thaw hotdogs. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will use sink to only prep fruits/vegetables.

Observed dead pests such as roaches throughout the facility. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will have the dead pests cleaned up.

Observed sewage surfacing outside the building under the kitchen area. CA: Sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility that is: A public sewage treatment plant; P or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. PIC will have the system repaired.

Observed no copy of the food service permit being displayed for public view. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will display the food service permit for public view.

Observed the three-compartment sink in the main kitchen in disrepair. CA: A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. PIC will have the three-compartment sink repaired.

Observed the floor tile throughout the facility not in good repair. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen area in disrepair. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, at least one handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule, and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law shall be provided. PIC will have the handwashing sink repaired.

Observed TCS food items such as Chicken and Ham being stored in WIC with no date marking. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. Discussed the date marking procedure with the PIC. PIC provided the food items with labels.

Observed fruits/vegetables prep sink being used to wash dishes. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will use sink to only prep fruits/vegetables.

Observed dead pests in the dry storage area. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will have the dead pests removed.

Observed no test strips for the three-compartment sink. CA:A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the dumpster overflowing with garbage. CA: Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. PIC will contact the City of Albany to increase the garbage pickup frequency.

Observed several floor tile in facility not stable. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the floor repaired.

Observed the nonfunctional ice machine being stored in the main kitchen area. CA:The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. PIC will have the ice machine removed from the property.

Observed raw shelled eggs improperly used in facility by combing eggs in batch cooking. CA: Pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation except as specified in paragraph 6 of this subsection, recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. PIC will boil eggs or use them in preparation of cakes.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC will supply handwashing sink with disposable towels.

Observed raw chicken on a prep table improperly thawing. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; completely submerged under running water; or straight to cooking. PIC discarded chicken that was out of temperature.

Observed inspection report covered up by a poster. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most current inspection report in public view.

Observed hole along the wall adjacent to the walk in that allows light and air to pass thru. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have wall sealed.

Observed several floor tile in facility not stable. Floor feels like it will give in. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor boards repaired.

Observed light bulbs in kitchen not shielded. CA: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have lights shielded.