VFW POST 658

EHS observed no testing strips available on the premises.

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf)

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

CA: EHS advised the PIC to acquire chlorine test strips.

EHS observed the side doors of the dumpster open.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. 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.

CA: EHS reminded the PIC that the doors of the dumpster are to remain closed when not in use.

Observed damaged floor strips in the dining area and damaged tile coving in the kitchen. (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair EHS informed PIC to have wall and coving repaired or replaced. This must be corrected by 12/30/24

Observed damaged floor strips in the dining area and damaged tile coving in the kitchen. (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. EHS informed PIC of the need to repair the noted areas.

Observed the need to repair damaged areas to the ceiling in the kitchen and floor strip that divides the floor in the dining/activity area. (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. EHS informed PIC of the need to repair the ceiling.

Observed no lighting in the WIC. (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be:

1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux):

(i) 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;

(ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;

(iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and

3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC is aware of the lighting issue and stated that it is in the process of being repaired.