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BIRD AND JIM

915 Moraine Ave Estes Park, CO 80517-8204

Retail Food |

September 22, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 45 Pass Grade: Pass
Observations & Corrective Actions

15: 3-302.11 (A) (1-2) Raw salmon filets were found being stored in the bottom draw of a cooler and raw ground beef burger patties were being stored in the drawer directly above. Raw salmon has a cook temperature of 145F and raw ground beef has a cook temperature of 155F. Store raw animal foods by cooking temperature to prevent cross contamination by separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, eggs, and poultry.

16: 4-601.11 (A) Interior of ice machine was found soiled by a thin black biofilm. Clean and maintain ice machine interior. Allow ice to melt or remove ice. Then wash, rinse and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to prevent growth of bacteria before allowing ice machine to create ice again.

20: 3-501.14 The following food items were found cooling at room temperature. Cooked brussel sprouts (83F) and cooked portabela mushrooms (81F). Do not leave food out at room temperature to cool. Cool foods in a refrigerator, in uncovered, shallow metal pans that are no more than two- to three-inches deep. Once products are less than 41 F the food can be transferred to bulk containers and stored covered. Use a food thermometer to verify foods are less than 41 F prior to covering for storage.

22: 3-501.16 (A) (2) Food items on the top of the make table cooler to the left of the raw meats drawer coolers were found improperly cold holding. Food items such as sliced tomatoes (53F), pico de gallo (54F) and shredded lettuce (55F) were found cold holding below the required maximum temperature of 41F. Staff stated the top of the make table cooler was prepped as stocked this morning 3 hours prior. Food items were switched out with refrigerated versions so that the warm food items can return below the make table cooler so they can cool down to temperatures below 41F. Adjust/repair refrigeration equipment to maintain foods at less than 41 F. Cold hold foods below 41 F to prevent the growth of microorganisms. A follow up will be performed on the maintenance of this unit. Food items such as raw marinating chicken and batter were found in an ice bath that was incorrectly set up. When setting up an ice bath the ice must surround the food containers on all sides and the ice should be the same level as the food product it is keeping cold. This way the entire food container is being kept below the required 41F. Add ice. If ice baths can not hold foods at less than 41 F, commercial refrigeration must be provided.

48: 4-302.14 No chlorine test strips were present to confirm that the ware washing machine was providing the appropriate sanitizing levels. Provide and use a chlorine test kit to verify chlorine sanitizers are maintained at 50- 100 ppm chlorine.

Observations
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1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Compliant
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IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
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3 Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Compliant
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4 Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Compliant
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IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
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6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
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7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
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8 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
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9 No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Compliant
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10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Compliant
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11 Food obtained from approved source
Compliant
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N/O
12 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
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IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
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N/A
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
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OUT
15 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food contact surfaces; cleaned and sanitized
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IN
17 Proper Disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Compliant
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IN
18 Proper cooking time and temperature
Compliant
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N/O
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
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OUT
20 Proper cooling time and temperature
Observations
N/O
21 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
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OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures
COS Follow-Up
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IN
23 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
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N/A
24 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records
Compliant
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25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Compliant
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N/A
26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
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N/A
27 Food Additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
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28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Compliant
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N/A
29 Compliance with variance/ specialized process/ HACCP
Compliant
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N/A
30 Pasteurized eggs used when required
Compliant
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31 Water and ice from approved sources
Compliant
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N/A
32 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Compliant
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33 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Compliant
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N/O
34 Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
Compliant
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35 Approved thawing methods
Compliant
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36 Thermometer provided and accurate
Compliant
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37 Food properly labeled; original container
Compliant
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38 Insects, rodents and animals not present
Compliant
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39 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
Compliant
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40 Personal cleanliness
Compliant
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41 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Compliant
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42 Washing fruits and vegetables
Compliant
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43 In-use utensils; properly stored
Compliant
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44 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled
Compliant
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45 Single Use/ single-service articles: properly stored and used
Compliant
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46 Gloves used properly
Compliant
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47 Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Compliant
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OUT
48 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained , and used; test strips
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49 Non-food contact surfaces clean
Compliant
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50 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Compliant
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51 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Compliant
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52 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Compliant
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53 Toilet facilities; properly disposed; facilities maintained
Compliant
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54 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Compliant
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55 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Compliant
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56 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Compliant