THE MECCA RESTAURANT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ALL HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE PROPERLY MARKED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZE (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM DUE TO MISSING SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, MEAT LOAF MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST KEEP COVERED ALL PREPARED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AND BROKEN DOOR SEALS ON REACH IN COOLING UNITS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER BY WALK IN .

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, REFRIGERATORS) FROM ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS , MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER,BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY WATER HEATER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND PROTECT CABLES AND UTILITY LINES IN KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY DUSTY ONES OVER FOOD PREP AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTENSITY OF LIGHT OVER FOOD PREP AREA

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed bread being stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store all food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Instructed facility to install covers for the ice bins at the bar and to maintain. Covers should be tight fitting, non-porous, and smooth and easily cleanable.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler fanguards to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under cooking equipment, ice machine, freezers, at the bar area, and under rear storage shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the kitchen bathroom sink faucet to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice bins. Instructed facility to store in a separate and sanitary manner and to maintain.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Found no sanitizing solution for the dish machine in the kitchen and no alternate means of sanitizing utensils in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator purchased additional sanitizer and installed during inspection. Instructed facility that all dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly. Critical violation 7-38-030.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: No hot water in kitchen prep area (exposed handsink, 1 compartment sink, and dishmachine) upon arrival for inspection. Observed water temperature at 47.9f. Instructed facility that hot and cold water under city pressure must be maintained at all times. Plumber arrived on site during inspection and repaired hot water heater to restore water temperature to 111.4f. Critical violation 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the interior surfaces of coolers and freezers throughout to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on floors at the bar along wall base and behind equipment, under and around all cooking equipment and fixtures in kitchen, and throughout rear storage area along wall bases and under and around equipment and fixtures. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the dish machine to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling by the rear storage area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Observed the self closing device on the kitchen washroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed the office in the rear of facility to be cluttered. Instructed facility to clean and organize to eliminate potential pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1932044 ISSUED ON 06-02-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.----------NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL AND CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #36 - LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #37 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA (BY PREP/COOKING AREA) #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE BOILER CLOSET.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.------- MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER (CEILING,WALLS, FLOORS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.----------NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL AND CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA (BY PREP/COOKING AREA)

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE BOILER CLOSET.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION #38 NOW CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOIL ON EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT AMINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT OR MAINTAINED. HANDSINK INTO EMPLOYEES TOILET NOT PROVIDED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER IS AT 60.2F. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINK MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR HOT WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. CUSTOMER FACILTIES CAN BE USED UNTIL STAFF FACILITIES ARE REPAIRED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL COVER, AND ON PARTS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF ICE SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEANED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON TOP OF LID AND ALONG SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BOX TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 8/21/2014, REPORT #1424453: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASHING BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEOFRE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS. ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOIL ON EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT AMINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.