Byron Middle School

EHS observed excessive ice buildup in walk-in freezer, in contact with box of food product.

511-6-1.04(4)(i) - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C) (i) Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice.

1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water.

C/A: PIC was informed that the ice buildup will need to be removed and compressor will most likely need to be fixed to prevent future breaches.

EHS observed excessive ice build-up in walk-in freezer that was in contact with food product box, likely due to condenser failure.

511-6-1.05(2)(u) - Condenser Unit, Separation (C) (u) Condenser Unit, Separation. If a condenser unit is an integral component of equipment, the condenser unit shall be separated from the food and food storage space by a dustproof barrier.

C/A: PIC was informed that the ice build-up will need to be cleaned and the condenser on the freezer unit will likely need to be repaired.

Observed Pink buildup on flap inside ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

C/A: Clean frequently enough to prevent accumulations.

Observed two thermos cups at right serving area.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to find another location for thermos cups that is separate from serving area. For such area, use disposable cup, with lid and straw.