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High Octane Bar and Grill

8900 I-25 South Freeway S Colorado City, CO 81019

Food Report | Routine

December 6, 2021
Score & Grade: 20 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

02: 2-102.12 (A) and (B) A certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency by passing an accredited test is not on staff. Spoke with person in charge about obtaining CFPM certification before next inspection. Information was provided during inspection.

05: 2-501.11 The facility does not have an adequate procedure for responding to vomit or diarrheal events. Spoke with person in charge about having a plan in place. A written procedure was provided during inspection.

06: 2-401.11 Employee drink observed without a lid or straw. Observed three employee drinks without lids and straws. Spoke with person in charge about having a lid and straw on drinks in order to prevent mouth to hand contact. Drinks were corrected during inspection.

08: 2-301.14 Employees observed not hand washing when required between high risk activities, such as between raw and ready to eat or other activities that contaminate the hands. Observed employee touch raw beef then handle ready-to-eat hamburger buns. Spoke with employee about when to wash hands and spoke with person in charge regarding hand washing.

10: 5-205.11 Facility lacks appropriate hand washing sink in food preparation, food dispensing or ware washing areas. Observed hand washing sink behind bar to be non-functional for water dispending but functional for draining. Spoke with person in charge about switching dump sink and hand washing sink in order for employees to properly wash hands in immediate area.

15: 3-302.11 (A) (1-2) Raw animal foods are not separated by type to prevent cross contamination. Observed raw beef, turkey, chicken, pork and shelled eggs not separated by type to prevent cross contamination. Spoke with person in charge regarding the importance of preventing cross contamination and evaluating final cooking temperatures. Literature was also provided during inspection for proper food storage and separation.

16: 4-602.11 (E) Food contact surfaces are unclean. Observed ice dispenser on fountain drink machine with slime mold inside and mold growth on outside of dispensers. Spoke to person in charge about the cleaning frequency of the drink machine.

19: 3-403.11 Foods observed not being reheated to 165 degrees F. Observed green chili and pork and beans not being reheated to 165 degrees F prior to hot holding at 135 degrees F. Spoke to person in charge about reheating foods to 165 degrees F before placing on hot holding table. Foods were reheated on stove during inspection.

23: 3-501.17 Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food is not properly date marked when held for more than 24 hours. Observed no date marking on cut and sliced tomatoes, leafy greens, and other TCS foods held longer than 24 hours. Spoke with person in charge and provided literature of the requirements for date marking.

38: 6-202.13 Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area. Observed fly strip hanging over food preparation area. Spoke with person in charge about better placement for fly strips or alternate options. Fly strip was removed during inspection.

46: 3-304.15 (B), (D) Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Observed employee not change gloves after tasks and wash hands with gloves on. Spoke with employee and person in charge about discarding single-use gloves before washing hands.

Additional Comments

Recommend basic food handler course for all employees.

Observations
Supervision
IN
01 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
OUT
02 Certified Food Protection Manager
Violation
Observations
Employee Health
IN
03 Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Compliant
Observations
IN
04 Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Compliant
Observations
OUT
05 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
COS
Observations
Good Hygienic Practices (0 points)
OUT
06 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
COS
Observations
IN
07 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands (25 points)
OUT
08 Hands clean and properly washed
COS
Observations
IN
09 No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
COS
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source
Compliant
Observations
N/O
12 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
N/A
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination (10 points)
OUT
15 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food contact surfaces; cleaned and sanitized
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper Disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Compliant
Observations
Time/ Temperature Control for Safety
IN
18 Proper cooking time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
COS
Observations
N/O
20 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Proper date marking and disposition
Violation
Observations
N/A
24 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
N/A
26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
Food/Color Additives and Toxic Substances
N/A
27 Food Additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
N/A
29 Compliance with variance/ specialized process/ HACCP
Compliant
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (10 points)
OUT
38 Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observations
Proper Use of Utensils (0 points)
OUT
46 Gloves used properly
COS Repeat