Dirty equipment blades found in food establishments

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham inspected 22 food establishments in August.

La Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 2717 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection August 3.

Critical: Ice machine baffle soiled, cracked and chipped plates, onion slicer stored with soiled blades, soda machine nozzles soiled, can opener cutting point soiled, employee beverage uncovered in prep area, unlabeled spray bottles and sanitizer concentration tested at 10 ppu. It should be 100 to 200 ppu.

Non-critical: Rice and chips stored uncovered in storage room, meat stored uncovered in freezer, spices stored uncovered, small bowl used to scoop spices out of containers, breading stored uncovered, some food stored uncovered in walk-in cooler, prep table in kitchen missing thermometer, sanitizer test strips not available, freezer had excessive frost build up, bottom of freezer damaged, margarita mixer soiled, blender motor soiled, beer cooler also storing food condiments and had water standing in bottom, cracked lid over pan on steam table, garbage container lids open, three-bay sink plumbing drain dripping, broken and chipped floor tiles in storage area, electrical outlets in prep area in disrepair, outside water hydrant dripping and overgrown weeds, garbage and refuse outside.

Follow-up inspection August 17.

Critical: Onion slicer stored with soiled blades.

Non-critical: Garbage container lids open, cracked lid on pan in steam table and small bowl used to scoop spices out of containers.

Sonic Drive-In, 721 South Main, medium priority

Follow-up inspection August 9.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Sink in restroom dripping.

McDonald’s, 1106 South Main, medium priority

Follow-up inspection August 11.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: None observed.

Diner 71, 1107 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection August 3.

Critical: Table mounted can opener cutting point soiled, meat slicer cutting blade soiled, knives stored between table edges, ice scoop stored on top of ice maker, soda machine nozzles soiled and box of soda syrup leaking onto boxes stored below.

Non-critical: Food stored on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer, some foods uncovered in walk-in cooler and freezer, pan of corn meal stored on lower shelf in kitchen uncovered, pan of soup stored on lower shelf of cooler uncovered, potentially hazardous food stored above ready to eat foods in cooler, brewed tea left uncovered, sanitizer test strips not available, food debris on lower shelf of freezer, spice storage shelf soiled, rolling cart soiled, kitchen sink faucet dripping, dishwashing wand in disrepair, women’s restroom trash can missing lid and garbage container lids open.

Follow-up inspection August 11.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Sanitizer test strips not available; they have been ordered. Kitchen sink faucet dripping; plumber is coming.

Joy Wok, 14165 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection August 2.

Critical: Table top mounted can opener cutting blade soiled, soda machine nozzles at north beverage station soiled, standing water with stored cups on north beverage station and pan lids on shelf soiled with debris from cutting board above.

Non-critical: Food products stored on floor in walk-in freezer, food products stored uncovered in walk-in freezer, north kitchen sink out of towels, cardboard used as shelf liner in cooler, stainless steel pan lids stacked wet after washing, three-bay sink drain dripping, employee restroom missing wastebasket and employee coat stored on dry goods shelf.

Taco Bell, 1117 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection August 2.

Critical: Debris on soda machine ice chute and drive-through window soda machine nozzles soiled.

Non-critical: Water and debris in cabinet under soda machine, toilet paper roll stored on dispenser and dispenser empty.

A&G Restaurant, 208 North Main, high priority

Routine inspection August 1.

Critical: Debris on ice machine baffle and debris on bar beverage dispenser holster.

Non-critical: Broken glass pieces in bottom of bar cooler.

Subway Wal-Mart, 1605 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection August 1.

Critical: Employee beverage did not have lid.

Non-critical: Water standing in bottom of cooler.

Applebee’s, 2819 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection August 31.

Critical: Bar beverage dispenser nozzle soiled with slime.

Non-critical: Brewed tea stored uncovered, cooler missing thermometer, debris in bottom of cooler and plumbing drip in sink.

Molly’s, 309 North Market, low priority

Routine inspection August 30.

Critical: Slime on ice machine baffle.

Non-critical: Walk-in cooler fan guards dusty, debris in bottom of beer cooler and hole in men’s restroom wall.

Gray’s Restaurant, 22979 US Highway 71, medium priority

Routine inspection August 30.

Critical: Sanitizer too strong and using splashless bleach.

Non-critical: Excessive frost in freezer.

Chris Cakes, 29242 Jade Road, low priority

Routine inspection August 17.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Freezer missing thermometer and food on shelves dusty.

KFC, 1622 South Main, high priority

Routine inspection August 15.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Dusty ventilation fan and ice machine pipe dripping.

Pagliai’s Pizza, 611 South Main, medium priority

Routine inspection August 12.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Bulk containers of sugar and salt mixture not labeled, men’s restroom missing hand washing sinage, prep table door gasket in disrepair, employee restroom missing covered wastebasket and employee restroom door not self-closing.

Dogtown Bar and Grill, 130 North Depot, medium priority

Routine inspection August 9.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Sanitizer test strips not available.

Kiss My Grits, 129 West Main, Burlington Jct., medium priority

Routine inspection August 8.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Some food in walk-in cooler stored on floor, microwave door repair done with tape, prep table missing thermometer and dishwashing sink plumbing dripping.

Highway 136 Roadhouse, 602 West Main, Burlington Jct., medium priority

Follow-up inspection August 8.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Sides of fryer and stove soiled with grease and oil.

Junction Pizza, 19459 Highway 71, Burlington Jct., medium priority

Routine inspection August 5.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Countertop needs repair.

Trex Mart, 10043 Highway 71, Braddyville, IA, low priority

Routine inspection August 5.

Critical: Debris on ice chute of soda machine, hot meatloaf sandwich held at 127 degrees which is too low and unlabeled chemical spray bottle on shelf.

Non-critical: Hand sink missing towels, soda machine dripping onto counter, ice cream freezer missing thermometer, ice cream freezer had excessive ice buildup, garbage containers missing lids, three-bay sink plumbing dripping and women’s restroom trash can missing lid.

Marriott Party Decorations, 3201 Oak Avenue, Braddyville, IA, low priority

Routine inspection August 4.

Critical: None observed.

Non-critical: Measuring cup had chips and cracks.