Halyards Warewashing Facility

Observed several crates blocking the handwashing sink at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC removed crates. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer stored above and with clean dishes on shelve at the time of this inspection. COS: Bottle removed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

Observed dishwasher was not dispensing sanitizer due to the sanitizer jug being empty at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC stated they will replace sanitizer. CA: Dishwashing machine must have a way to sanitize dishes and utensils.

Observed several stacks of dishes, pots, and pans being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC sent clean utensils, pots, and pans to be rewashed. CA: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted to avoid contamination.

Observed chlorine test strips in facility where expired (2024) at the time of this inspection. CA: Test strips must be in date.

Observed clean utensils being stored on a shelve alongside butane gas and other types of fuel, as well as a large jug of canola oil being stored beside a gasoline container in the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Utensils removed from shelve and oil stored with food items. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

Observed several soda, juice and beverage packs stored directly on the floor at the time of this inspection. COS: Food items removed from floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Observed several stacks of dishes, pots, and pans being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC sent clean utensils, pots, and pans to be rewashed. CA: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be stored covered to avoid contamination.

Observe that facility did not have chlorine test strips for dishwashing machine at the time of this inspection. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed several stacks of dishes, pots, and pans being stored uncovered on a storage rack at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC sent clean utensils, pots, and pans to be rewashed. CA: cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be stored covered to avoid contamination.

Observed gaps between back roll up door and floor at the time of this inspection.
CA: Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair to avoid potential contamination.

Durring the inspection, observed multiple chemical herbicide containers stored in the facility. CA Stated they would be removed.

Clean cups were found stored uncovered on a storage rack at the time of this inspection. CA Will be covered.

Observed damage and gaps on the back roll up door at the time of this inspection. CA to be repaired

Observed during the time of this inspection that the mechanical dishwashing machine was not dispensing sanitizing solution. COS: Management restricted use of the machine and will only wash dishes at the approved machines and 3 compartment sinks at the separate food service sites. CA: Management stated that they will have the machine serviced to properly dispense sanitizer before use.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple potentially toxic chemicals and cleaning supplies stored above single service items and food holding equipment. COS: Management re arranged all chemicals to be below all other items. CA: Management stated that they will store all chemicals below single service items and anything that could be contaminated.