Kneaders Bakery and Cafe

Inspector's notes

Observed quat sanitizer from 3-component sink dispensing at ~500ppm. Observed sanitizers in sanitizer buckets between 400-500ppm. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Discussed ensuring that all personnel are routinely checking the concentration of the sanitizer and ensuring that sanitizer is properly diluted into range until dispenser is adjusted. All sanitizer in the facility was adjusted to specification. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Digital thermostat in standing refrigerator near manager's office and chest freezer was not functioning. Unit did not have any analog thermometer within it in order to monitor internal ambient temperature. Discussed ensuring that an internal thermometer is placed into the unit or the unit's digital thermometer is repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed back door in kitchen with light passing through the sides and bottom of door. Discussed getting new seals and a new door sweep for the door in order to prevent entry of pests into the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a build-up of flour, chocolate and miscellaneous food debris across facility under equipment and storage. Discussed trying to deep clean areas with large build-ups. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed an employee going from food preparation to removing clean dishes from the dishwasher with gloved hands without washing hands or changing gloves in between. Employee wiped hands on apron several times in between. Stopped employee and provided education regarding when to wash hands and glove changing procedures. Employee then properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed bags of soup at the bottom of the standing refrigerator near food preparation and grill area with an internal ambient temperature of 53-55*F. Per employee, soups were placed into standing refrigerator from walk-in about 5 hours prior. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Observed a large build-up of ice on the compressor, and the internal ambient temperature was measured to be 54.5*F via min-max thermometer. Discussed defrosting the refrigerator or calling in a technician and marking the unit out-of-service until cooling capacity is restored. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were voluntarily discarded by the manager at time of inspection and manager posted an out-of-service sign. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed can of insecticide in storage container in front of manager's office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. Manager removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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observed facility has set up a bread biscuits bagging/assembly line, in the front dining area, customers standing next to the food prep. table tops. discussed a proper sneeze guard for food assembling/food bagging areas. suggested to utilize tables on the back side away from customer attendance. manager relocated open buns and bread to a designated area to minimize possible contamination. corercted

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observed some wiping cloth left on food prep. counters, also checked the sanitizer bucket solution. noted at 0 ppm. manager removed all sanitizer buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. corrected.

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observed some personal items placed in the bakery prep. area, personal bags, and employee jackets. use of a designated area reviewed. manager removed /relocated articles. corercted

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed front house staff employee prepping cream frosting to spread on a sweet roll. employee microwaved frosting, grabbed a spoon, adjusted pants near belt area, scratched face and then proceeded to spread frosting on sweet roll. Discussed the need to have clean hands when working with open food for customer service. All food discarded. Employee washed hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed eleven cartoons of strawberries in walk-in with pronounced organic white growth. All cartoons with growth discarded. Please maintain all food stored for service free of contaminating debris. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed open top lines over filled, leafed lettuce and muester cheese over filled at 50*f degrees. Observed havarti cheese and provolone on line holding 52*f degrees. Observed large contain of spring lettuce mix sitting out on counter holding 54*f degrees. all items moved to walk-in to cool and changed with new product. Corrected. Please maintain TCS items below 41*f degrees. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.112, C: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest Observed small dead black bugs under soda machine boxes in the back and along the wall adjacent to boxes. Please clean and maintain to avoid pest accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed black residue on floors in the back next to the right wall. Discussed with assistant manager the need to increase the frequency of mopping in the back of the establishment Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection