Papa Wheelies

1548 Reasor Rd, McKinleyville

Routine Inspection
02. Food safety certification, food handler card compliance

Conditions Observed: Facility does not have a current certified Food Safety Manager (FSM). Note that the facility has recently re-opened following a shut-down period due to COVID restrictions, and PIC reports that the previous FSM is no longer employed there as she recently moved out of state. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve nonprepackaged potentially hazardous foods shall have an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved and accredited food safety certification exam. Please obtain an FSM certification and provide a copy of the certificate to this office within 60 days from the date of inspection.

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)”

19. Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced O2 packaging, HACCP plan.

Conditions Observed: A large jar of salsa, made and canned on site per PIC, was observed in the ArticAir refrigerator in the rear storage room. Discussed food safety risks associated with reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) and the requirement to obtain HACCP plan approval for ROP foods made on site. Jar of sauce was voluntarily removed and discarded during the inspection (VCD / COS); thank you.

ROACHY SAYS:

“A food facility may engage in the following activities only pursuant to a written and approved HACCP plan: smoking food as a method of preservation, curing food, using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to render a food so that it is not potentially hazardous, operating a molluscan shelfish life support system display tank, custom processing of animals for personal use as food and not for sale or service in a food facility, using acidification or water activity to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum, packaging potentially hazardous food using a reduced oxygen packaging method except as specified in 114419.2(a - c), or preparing food by another method that is determined by the Enforcement Agency to require a HACCP plan. Food facilities with CDPH approved variances must maintain a copy at the food facility at all times. A variance may be suspended or revoked if the food facility is found to be non-complaint with the terms of the variance. (114057, 114057.1, 114417,114117.2, 114417.5, 114417.6, 114417.7, 114419 -114419.3)”

20. Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.

Conditions Observed: Restaurant menu includes burgers which can be cooked to order, but no consumer advisory was present. Please update menu to add an appropriate consumer advisory regarding undercooked foods as specified by CalCode and provide a copy or photo of the updated menu (with advisory) to this office via e-mail by the comply-by date noted above

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)”

31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.

Conditions Observed: Raw eggs were observed in the ArticAir fridge stored on a high shelf above canned beverages and other Ready-To-Eat (RTE) foods. Store foods according to final internal cooking temperature (i.e. RTE above; raw foods with high internal cooking temperatures below) to prevent cross-contamination. Corrected on site: Eggs were moved to lower shelf during the inspection; thank you.

ROACHY SAYS:

“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”

44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.

Conditions Observed: A visible gap was observed under the rear door of the food storage room leading outside, which could permit entrance of vermin. In addition, the rear door was blocked and the rear area of the storage room (southeast corner) was cluttered with unused equipment and other items, preventing access to inspection or cleaning of back corner of room. The premise of a food facility shall be kept clean and free of items unnecessary to the operation of the facility, and shall be kept vermin proof. Please clean area, remove unnecessary items, and close gap under door by installing a vermin-proof door sweep or equivalent vermin-proofing.

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: Food / dry goods storage room has a screened front door and wall and unfinished floors, walls, and ceiling. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed and floors, walls, and ceilings are required to be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. DEH recommends sealing floor and providing compliant door, walls, and ceiling.

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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