McIntosh Farm Country Store
1264 Giuntoli Ln, Arcata
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 (2 violations)
Routine Inspection
24. No rodents, insects, birds, or animals.
Conditions Observed: Observed three flies (similiar in size to gnats) hovering around inserts in open deli prep. Increase pest control to remove flies from the facility; frequently inspect produce for any harborage.
ROACHY SAYS:
“A food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Live animals are prohibited from food facilities except as specified in 114259.5. Food facility employees shall not care for or handle animals that may be present in the food facility. Food facility employees are required to wash their hands after handling or caring for fish in an aquarium and/or shellfish, or crustacea, in display tanks and as specified in 114259.4. (114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)”
45. Floor, walls, and ceilings: built, maintained, clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed crack in coving by the kitchen handwashing sink. Repair so flooring is smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and free from harborage.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. The walls and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Flooring and base coving shall be smooth, durable, and made of approved nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. (114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)”
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 (0 violations)
Reinspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Take a victory lap, McIntosh Farm Country Store! In the race that is maintaining a clean and healthy establishment you've earned Roachy's gold medal! Eat here today, everyone!!”
Thursday, July 29, 2021 (3 violations)
Routine Inspection
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Measured gravy to be 47, 46 F in the center. Per Cook and cooling log, gravy was prepared at 8 am this morning. Reviewed best practices for rapid cooling and observed Cook and Owner set up an ice bath for gravy hot held during service. Revise cooling procedure to cool foods from 135 F to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F or below in 4 hours. Provide proof of correction prior to 4 PM on 8/4/21 to avoid a reinspection.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed two cartons of raw shell eggs above ready-to-eat foods in the 2-door fridge. Owner moved eggs to stack on the right side of the fridge - COS. Store raw animal proteins below and away from ready-to-eat foods.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
43. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.
Conditions Observed: Observed ventilation fan in women’s restroom was not working today. Repair or replace fan to provide adequate ventilation.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Toilet facilities shall be maintained and kept clean. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting, self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)”
Monday, March 8, 2021 (0 violations)
Routine Inspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Zero violations! Now that's how you keep 'em coming back for more! I'll be sending all my human friends to McIntosh Farm Country Store! Yum yum!!”
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 (1 violation)
Routine Inspection
43. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.
Conditions Observed: Observed build-up, staining on sink and walls in ladies’ restroom today. Clean and sanitize sink and walls. Maintain a clean and tidy restroom.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Toilet facilities shall be maintained and kept clean. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting, self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)”
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (2 violations)
Routine Inspection
06. Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly.
Conditions Observed: Observed Cook place raw hamburger on the grill, add seasoning, and then rinse hands for 2-3 seconds before preparing buns with damp hands. Inspector intervened and directed to Cook to wash their hands for their hands for at least 20 seconds. Wash hands after handling raw animal proteins (this includes shell eggs) and dry using paper towels to prevent contamination. Frequently coach staff to wash hands when required and as necessary. Reviewed CalCode handwashing requirements with Cooks and Owners. COS.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with nonprepackaged food that is in ready to eat form. Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed, replaced, or washed as often as handwashing is required. Single-use gloves shall not be washed. Employees shall wash their hands in the following situations: immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils; after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling any animal; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks; when switching from working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat foods; before initially donning gloves for working with food; before dispensing or serving food handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area; after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973)”
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed three cracked and leaking shell eggs in the bin at deli prep today. Avoid allowing cracked eggs to remain in the bin. Keep eggs in good condition to minimize cross-contamination. Eggs were removed from bin - COS.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 (6 violations)
Routine Inspection
02. Food safety certification, food handler card compliance
Conditions Observed: Unable to verify current CA food handler cards for all but two of the staff. Please have employees provide current food handler cards before 12/19/19. Keep cards on file at your facility and make available to your inspector upon request.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an owner or employee who has passed an aproved food safety certification examination. Food handlers that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall obtain a valid Food Handler Card within 30 days after date of hire. (113947.1-113947.5, 113948)”
06. Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly.
Conditions Observed: Observed Cook crack eggs, wipe fingers on towel, and then grab toast. Inspector intervened and reminded Cook of missed handwashing step. Observed correct handwashing - COS. Always wash hands after cracking eggs (i.e., handling raw animal proteins) and when switching from raw meats to ready to eat foods. Observed second Cook open deli prep to obtain tofu with their bare hands. Incorporate utensils to minimize barehand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with nonprepackaged food that is in ready to eat form. Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed, replaced, or washed as often as handwashing is required. Single-use gloves shall not be washed. Employees shall wash their hands in the following situations: immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils; after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling any animal; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks; when switching from working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat foods; before initially donning gloves for working with food; before dispensing or serving food handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area; after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973)”
15. Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized.
Conditions Observed: Observed build-up food debris in blender and on lid. Blender and lid sent to warewash - COS. Clean and maintain utensils so they are clean to the sight and clean to the touch.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces and multiservice utensils shall be effectively washed, rinsed, and sanitized to remove or completely loosen soils by use of manual or mechanical methods. Precleaning may be required. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished during the final rinse by contact with solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F or by contact with solution containing 50 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Mechancial warewash machines must be approved and installed and operated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at the following times: before each use with different type of raw food of animal origin, when changing from raw food to ready to eat food, between uses with raw produce and potentially hazardous food, before using a thermometer, and any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Warewash sinks used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after these uses. Equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours or as needed to prevent contamination. (114097, 114099.1, 114099.2, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114099.7, 114101, 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115(a,c), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)”
24. No rodents, insects, birds, or animals.
Conditions Observed: Observed 8 to 10 flies in the facility. Increase pest control to exclude flies. Keep doors closed at all times to reduce vermin ingress.
ROACHY SAYS:
“A food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Live animals are prohibited from food facilities except as specified in 114259.5. Food facility employees shall not care for or handle animals that may be present in the food facility. Food facility employees are required to wash their hands after handling or caring for fish in an aquarium and/or shellfish, or crustacea, in display tanks and as specified in 114259.4. (114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)”
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed plated pastries on top of donut case. Keep foods covered or place in case. Observed a box of eggs on top of a case of oranges. Store eggs below or away from ready to eat foods. Employee moved eggs to other side of fridge - COS.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
43. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.
Conditions Observed: Observed bathroom doors to be open at the time of inspection. Repair bathroom doors to be self-closing. Men’s room toilet needs cleaning.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Toilet facilities shall be maintained and kept clean. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting, self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)”
Monday, July 1, 2019 (3 violations)
Routine Inspection
20. Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Conditions Observed: Facility continues to lack a complaint consumer advisory. See description above. Owner intends to update menus after their summer break. Please provide your Inspector with a copy of your updated menu that includes a complaint consumer advisory by 7/31/19.
ROACHY SAYS:
“If a food of animal origin is served raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permitholder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming those foods by way of a disclosure pursuant to subdivision (b) of 114093 and reminder pursuant to subdivision (c) of 114093, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (114012, 114093)”
44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.
Conditions Observed: Observed front doors of facility to be open at time of inspection. Keep doors closed to maintain a vermin proof facility.
ROACHY SAYS:
“All premises of a food facility shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The premise of a food facility shall be free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation of the facility. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food, clean equipent and utensils, linens, and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Food prep sinks, warewashing sinks, and handwashing sinks shall not be used for the cleaning or maintenance of tools or cleaning supplies or to dispose of mop water and similar liquid wastes. A dedicated janitorial sink with a drain shall be provided and conveniently located. A separate room, area, or cabinet shall be provided for cleaning supplies. The facility shall be kept vermin proof. Insect electrocution devices shall retain the insect within the device and shall not be located over food or utensil handling areas. (114123, 114143(a, b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)”
45. Floor, walls, and ceilings: built, maintained, clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed coving to be failing at/around kitchen handwashing sink. Repair so surface is smooth, durable, and free of harborage.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. The walls and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Flooring and base coving shall be smooth, durable, and made of approved nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. (114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)”
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 (0 violations)
Reinspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Wow! Roachy can see himself in your butterknives! Way to go, McIntosh Farm Country Store!!”
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 (7 violations)
Routine Inspection
07. Adequate handwash facilities supplied and accessible.
Conditions Observed: No pump soap at the handwashing sink near the prep sink. Keep all handwashing sinks stocked with pump soap and paper towels at all times for frequent, hygienic handwashing.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms, food preparation, and warewashing areas. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and sanitary single use towels in approved dispensers. Dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))”
08. Proper hot and cold holding temperatures.
Conditions Observed: Observed foods such as leafy spinach, cooked and cooled potatoes, and frozen hash browns on the counter with no temperature control. Measured potatoes to be 65 F. Per Operator, the potatoes were pulled from the fridge around 7am. Observed potatoes put in bus bin for discarding and spinach moved to the sandwich prep. Keep all PHF at or below 41 F. Discussed correct implementation of Time as Public Health Control. Please pick a method (temperature OR time) and follow thru. This violation requries a reinspection on/after 1/28/19.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, transportation to or from a retail food facility for a period of less than thirty minutes, when time is used as the public health control, or as otherwise specified, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at or below 41F or at or above 135F. The following foods may be held at or below 45F: raw shell eggs, unshucked live molluscan shellfish, pasteurized milk and pasteurized milk products in original sealed containers, potentially hazardous foods held during transportation. Potentially hazardous foods held for dispensing in serving lines and salad bars may be held at 45F, not to exceed 12 hours in a 24 hour period, if unused portions are discarded. Food preparation shall not exceed two cumulative hours without a return to the required holding temperatures. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))”
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Observed gravy cooling in the fridge in two plastic containers. Measured gravy at 11:10 am to be 136 in the center and 112 F at the edge. Per Operator, gravy was put in the fridge around 10 am. Operator decanted gravy into hotel pan and moved gravy to freezer. Measured gravy at 12:02 PM to be 84 F. Cool very dense foods look gravy using shallow, metal containers or an ice bath. Use a cooling log and record the time at which the temperature was measured. This violation requries a reinspection on/after 1/28/19.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
34. Non-food-contact surfaces clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed water puddling around water in bottom of Hobart fridge. Operator inspected oranges and put them in a clean container. Per Cook, water spilled out of the fry bucket earlier this morning. Observed Cook clean and santiize surface - COS.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (114115(b))”
39. Thermometers provided and accurate.
Conditions Observed: Unable to locate at thermometer in the deli prep at the grill. FSM provided a thermometer - COS.
ROACHY SAYS:
“An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. Thermometers shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy. A thermometer +/- 2 degrees F shall be provided for all refrigerators, hot and cold holding units, and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)”
44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.
Conditions Observed: Observed back door to be open at the time of inspection. Keep door closed at all times to prevent vermin ingress.
ROACHY SAYS:
“All premises of a food facility shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The premise of a food facility shall be free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation of the facility. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food, clean equipent and utensils, linens, and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Food prep sinks, warewashing sinks, and handwashing sinks shall not be used for the cleaning or maintenance of tools or cleaning supplies or to dispose of mop water and similar liquid wastes. A dedicated janitorial sink with a drain shall be provided and conveniently located. A separate room, area, or cabinet shall be provided for cleaning supplies. The facility shall be kept vermin proof. Insect electrocution devices shall retain the insect within the device and shall not be located over food or utensil handling areas. (114123, 114143(a, b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)”
45. Floor, walls, and ceilings: built, maintained, clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed extensive cracking in coving along wall with 3part sink. Repair/replace so flooring is clean, durable, non-absorbent, and free of harboarge.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. The walls and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Flooring and base coving shall be smooth, durable, and made of approved nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. (114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)”
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