Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

EHS observed reach in cooler in front food service area with ambient air of 53F. Violation: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. CA: Reach in cooler turned down to 40. If ambient does not reach 41 unit will need to be replaced.

EHS observed facility without employee health reporting forms or other verifiable method of employees responsibility to report information about health and activities as they relate to disease transmissible by food. Violation: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

EHS observed employee rinsing equipment and no sanitize step being used in manual ware washing at 3C sink. Violation: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:

1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P

Concentration Range Minimum Temperature

MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)

25-49 120 (49) 120 (49)

50-99 100 (38) 75 (24)

100 55 (13) 55 (13)

2. An iodine solution shall have a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)P minimum concentration between 12.5 ppm and 25 ppm, P and pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies for the solution to be effective; P

3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P

4. If another solution of a chemical specified under paragraphs 1 through 3 of this subsection is used, the permit holder shall demonstrate to the Health Authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved; P

5. If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or a quaternary ammonium compound is used, it shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions ;P and

6. If a chemical sanitizer is generated by a device located on-site at the food service establishment, it shall be used as specified in 1-5 of this subsection and shall be produced by a device that:

(i) complies with law as specified in sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), P

(ii) complies with 40 CFR 152.500 Requirement for Devices and 40 CFR 156.10 Labeling Requirements, P

(iii) displays the EPA device manufacturing facility registration number on the device, Pf and

(iv) is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf.

7. On-site chemical sanitizer generating equipment with active ingredients, such as copper, must be registered as pesticides. The active ingredient may be part of the equipment or separately added. CA: need to rewash equipment and ensure sanitizer is used as part of manual ware washing with chemical sanitization.

EHS observed equipment being dried on top of cloth towel. Violation: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry CA: Ensure cloth towels are not used to dry equipment and utensils unless being polished.

EHS observed reach in cooler in front food service area with ambient air of 48F. Violation: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule CA: Repair or replace refrigerator so that it can maintain minimum of 41F.

Violation: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Inspector note: EHS observed milk holding at 50F. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to replace refrigerator unit and properly discard food items that require cold holding.

Violation: Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf Inspector note: EHS observed refrigerator holding at 50F. Corrective action: PIC stated the refrigerator was open during the time they were cleaning the area. PIC will ensure the temperature reaches adequate temperature and will use an alternative unit until further notice.

Violation: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Inspector note: EHS observed debris accumulation in toaster. Corrective action: PIC will clean unit.

Violation: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, Inspector note: EHS observed no sanitization solution available for warewashing. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have sanitization available for warewashing at all times during operation.

Violation: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. Inspector note: EHS observed facility without test strips. Corrective action: PIC will obtain test strips.

Violation: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Inspector note: EHS observed debris accumulation in toaster. Corrective action: PIC will clean unit.