Ralph's Snack Bar

Inspector's notes

At the time of the inspection there were multiple sponges and containers of chemicals placed in the handwashing sink for storage. The handwashing sink shall be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. Employee removed items from the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the single reach in unit with an ambient temperature of 61*F. The mobile unit was taken to the mechanic shop on site. The reach in was corrected to reach an ambient temperature of 37*F. Cold holding equipment shall be maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a missing light shield for the glass bulbs above the hand wash sink. Please provide a light shield prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the following items being carried over in the reach in unit at time of inspection: eggs, cheese, ham, sausage, cooked beans and raw beef. Food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated. Food items were embargoed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed shredded cheese, cut potatoes in water, cooked chicken, cooked steak, raw eggs, sliced cheese, sliced ham, cooked rice, and sausage links stored in sole reach-in refrigeration unit with temperatures ranging from 42*F to 67*F. It is unknown how long food items had been in refrigeration unit. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. Food items were embargoed at time of inspection.

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Observed ambient temperature of sole reach-in refrigeration unit at 66*F. Food items stored in unit were embargoed at time of inspection. Inadequate amount of refrigeration for the amount of TCS food on premises. Establishment must provide sufficient refrigeration to cold hold TCS and Ready to Eat food items at 41*F or below. Mobile food unit was taken to onsite mechanic at time of inspection and obtained an ambient temperature of 39.9*F.

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Observed multiple cockroaches at various stages of life throughout mobile food unit. Premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and pests. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed small leak in plumbing under three-compartment sink. All plumbing shall be maintained and in good repair. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed two overhead light fixtures with insufficient light intensity. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; • At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and o At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and • At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed multiple roaches in various stages of life throughout mobile food unit. Operator shall maintain premise free of insects, rodents and pests. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed two overhead light fixtures with insufficient light intensity. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; • At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): o At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption, o Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and o At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and • At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Please correct prior to next routine inspection.

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed excessive amount of roaches on cutting board, food prepping area and refrigeration of mobile unit. Inspection could not continue due to excess of pest creating imminent health hazard. Discussed with operator that pests are a imminent health hazard for the public and will need to be controlled by approved method. Mobile unit will be suspended and will require re-inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection