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High Octane Bar and Grill

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

Food Report | Routine

June 20, 2023
Score & Grade: 44 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

06: 2-401.11 Employee drinks observed in non-designated area. Observed a glass of water, without a lid or straw, stored with clean dishes. Spoke to person in charge about ensuring employee drinks all have a lid and straw and are stored in a designated area away from food and food prep areas. Drink was moved during inspection.

10: 5-205.11 A handwashing sink within the facility observed being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1) dirty linens stored inside and on top of hand washing sink at back of kitchen 2) employee rinsing potatoes in hand washing sink at back of kitchen. Spoke to employees and person in charge about ensuring hand sinks are used for handwashing only. Employee took potatoes to prep sink.

16: 4-601.11 (A) Food contact surfaces are unclean. Observed an excessive amount of food debris throughout cold-hold tables as well as three door refrigerator and three door standing freezer. Spoke with person in charge about ensuring employees are cleaning food areas at a proper frequency.

21: 3-501.16 (A) (1) TCS products are being held being held below 131 degrees F. Observed 1) pan of tri-tip hot holding at 118 degrees F 2) pan of tri-tip holding at 124 degrees F 3) tray of prime rib holding at 115 degrees F 4) pan of prime rib holding at 124 degrees F all for less than 4 hours except 2 pounds of tri tip. Two pounds of tri trip was discarded during inspection. See voluntary condemnation. The remaining meat was placed back in the oven to bring back to proper temperature.

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 inconsistent date marking happening with prepared foods throughout facility. Spoke with person in charge about ensuring date marking is consistently happening on foods held longer than 24 hours. Date marking was corrected during inspection.

28: 7-204.11 Poisonous or toxic items are not used according to the manufacturer's directions. Observed Chlorine sanitizer bucket behind bar measuring over 200 PPM. Spoke to employee about ensuring sanitizer is at proper concentration with test strips. Chlorine sanitizer solution was re-made to proper concentration during inspection.

33: 3-501.15 (B) When cooling in the refrigerator the food is not uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. Observed 1) cooked bacon bits cooling with lid on working container in refrigerator at 109 degrees F for less than 1 hour 2) cooked chicken breasts cooling in closed bag in refrigerator at 84 degrees F for less than 1 hour. Spoke to person in charge about leaving cooling foods uncovered to allow heat transfer and proper cooling. Items were switched to ice baths during inspection.

38: 6-501.111 (C) Pests are not eliminated within the facility. Observed excessive amount of flies in kitchen. Spoke with person in charge about using devices or methods to control insects as well as keeping all food covered to prevent contamination from pests.

39: 3-305.11 Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of ketchup packets sitting directly on floor. Spoke to person in charge about ensuring all food is stored at least 6 inches off floor. Items were moved during inspection.

39: 3-305.11 Food is stored unprotected from contamination. Observed 1) working pan of cooked sweet potatoes uncovered in refrigerator 2) 1 working container of cut celery and carrots uncovered in refrigerator 3) bags of brussel sprouts opened in refrigerator 4) several bags of frozen french fries and other frozen items open in freezer. Spoke to person in charge about ensuring all food items are covered to prevent contamination. Items were corrected during inspection.

43: 3-304.12 Dispensing utensils are improperly stored; (i.e. without the handle above the top of the food, not on a clean surface, not in running water, or not in water of at least 135 degrees F.) Observed 1) serving spoons stored all the way inside working containers of ready-to-eat coleslaw and mac and cheese in refrigerator 2) scoops stored all the way inside of dry goods containers. Spoke with person in charge about ensuring utensils are stored with the handle above the food or on a clean surface. All spoons and scoops were removed during inspection.

48: 4-302.14 A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution is not provided. Observed no test strips to properly test quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution behind bar. Spoke to person in charge about obtaining proper test strips for quaternary ammonia solution.

55: 6-501.12 Physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed excessive amount of food buildup and debris throughout facility. Spoke to person in charge about deep cleaning the kitchen and keeping up with a cleaning frequency that ensures the kitchen is clean to site and touch.

Additional Comments

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Observations
Supervision
IN
01 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
02 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
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
IN
05 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
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
IN
08 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
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
IN
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
IN
15 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
16 Food contact surfaces; cleaned and sanitized
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
N/O
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
21 Proper hot holding temperatures
COS
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
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
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
OUT
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
COS
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
N/A
29 Compliance with variance/ specialized process/ HACCP
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (5 points)
OUT
33 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
COS
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (10 points)
OUT
38 Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observations
OUT
39 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
COS
Observations
OUT
39 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
COS
Observations
Proper Use of Utensils (0 points)
OUT
43 In-use utensils; properly stored
COS
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (5 points)
OUT
48 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained , and used; test strips
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean