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Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
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BACARO

255 Linden St Fort Collins, CO 80524-4435

Retail Food |

October 19, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 70 Re-Inspection Required Grade: Re-Inspection Required
Observations & Corrective Actions

2: 2-102.12 (A) and (B) No certified food protection manager certificate was available for review at the time of the inspection. ->It is required that at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service is a certified food protection manager. A copy of certification must be available on site for review. ->For a list of Certified Food Protection Manager training classes and exams, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/health/safety-sanitation-programs/food-safety-program/food-safety-resources/certified-food

10: 5-202.12 (A) The hand sink in the wine service area is not supplied with hot water. Maximum hot water temperature measured 70F. Hand sink also not stocked with soap and paper towels at the time of the inspection. ->Hot water supplied to handwashing sinks must be at least 100 F. Adjust water heating system to provide the required 100 F water at the handwashing sinks. ->Provide dispensed hand towels and hand soap at handwashing sinks at all times so workers can properly wash their hands.

15: 3-302.11 (A) (1-2) Eggs observed over ready to eat charcuterie boards in the bottom of the make table to the right of the oven. ->Keep raw animal foods separate and below produce, prepared foods and other ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination. *Refrigerator storage reorganized as requested.

16: 4-501.114 The concentration of chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine measured below 50 ppm. It was observed that the sanitizer bucket was empty. ->Dish machine must provide a sanitizer concentration of 50-200 ppm chlorine at the dish surface to sanitize dishes, equipment and utensils. Repair machine as needed. Use sanitizer test kits to verify sanitizer is at correct concentration. ->Set up and use 3-compartment sink. The warewashing sink must be set up so equipment and utensils are washed in a detergent solution in the first compartment of the sink, then rinsed free of detergent in the middle compartment and then sanitized in the third compartment.

21: 3-501.16 (A) (1) Ragu (115-117F) measured improperly hot holding in the hot wells next to the oven. ->Hot hold foods above 135F to prevent the growth of microorganisms. *Foods were reheated to 165F as requested, but then voluntarily discarded by manager. The establishment is potentially interested in using time as a control. Please be advised: To use time rather than temperature to control the growth of microorganisms, written procedures must be developed and utilized. The plan must indicate how the food will be marked when it is to be removed from temperature control, how long the food is to be held out of temperature, and must specify the food will be discarded once time has expired. Develop required written procedures for review. Foods must be marked with the time they are removed from temperature control or the time the product is to be discarded. Foods must be served or discarded within 4 hours. Maintain written procedures for time as a public health control in the establishment for review upon request.

23: 3-501.18 Wedge of cut brie cheese observed without a date mark in the bottom of the make table cooler to the left of the oven. Manager stated brie was older than 7 days. ->Ready-to-eat foods that are held refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with the date the product packaging is opened or the date the product is made. These foods must be consumed, sold, served or discarded within 7 days to control exposure to Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. -> Proper date marking is day of preparation (Day 1) + 6 additional days = 7 day total hold time. ->Ready-to-eat foods that have exceeded 7 day date marking are to be discarded. *Brie discarded as requested. See Voluntary Condemnation Agreement. *For a printable educational handout about Date Marking Foods, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/lcdhe-date-marking-guidance.pdf

Observations
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1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Compliant
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OUT
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Observations
IN
3 Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Compliant
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IN
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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IN
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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IN
8 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
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IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Compliant
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OUT
10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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IN
11 Food obtained from approved source
Compliant
Observations
N/O
12 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
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IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
N/A
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
15 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food contact surfaces; cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
17 Proper Disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Compliant
Observations
N/O
18 Proper cooking time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
N/O
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
N/O
20 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
21 Proper hot holding temperatures
COS
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IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Proper date marking and disposition
COS
Observations
N/A
24 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
N/A
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Compliant
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N/A
26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
N/A
27 Food Additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
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28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Compliant
Observations
N/A
29 Compliance with variance/ specialized process/ HACCP
Compliant
Observations
N/A
30 Pasteurized eggs used when required
Compliant
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IN
31 Water and ice from approved sources
Compliant
Observations
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
Observations
N/A
34 Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
Compliant
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N/A
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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48 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained , and used; test strips
Compliant
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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