LANSING – When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need to be corrected to meet standards set by Michigan food regulations and laws.
The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which pose potential health risks and should be addressed immediately. Priority basic violations do not pose immediate health risks but should be addressed in a timely manner. Follow-up inspections and reports may be made.
In most cases, violations are corrected and this information is not an indication that violations continue to exist at any facility.
Here are the most serious restaurant violations in Ingham County during the last two weeks of July. Reports for the first two weeks were released earlier this month.
Two priority violations and one priority reason violation were identified in:
Jet’s Pizza1640 Haslett Road, Haslett
“There is a direct connection between the sewer system and a drain coming from the rinse and sanitize compartments of the three-compartment sink. Correction: Design the sewer system to preclude a direct connection between the sewer system and the drain from which food is drained. Cut/raise the drain line to provide an adequate air gap above the overflow edge of the floor sink.” With some exceptions, state law states that “there shall be no direct connection between the SEWER SYSTEM and a drain coming from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS are placed.” An employee’s tobacco products were stored on flour sacks and empty pizza boxes. Corrected. Spray bottles containing chemicals were not labeled with their contents. Corrected.
Two priority violations were identified in:
Church of the United Brethren (Eden)1938 Eden Road, Mason
A test kit for “quintenary ammonium” was not available and one dishwasher did not reach temperatures above 160°F and did not have sanitizer. “Correction: Adjust water temperature so hot water is 180°F or higher or have appliance serviced immediately.”
One priority violation and three priority principle violations were found in:
Courtyard by Marriott2710 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing
A three-door refrigerator in the front service area had a temperature of 21°C and was not turned on. An inspector ordered the egg, cheese and bacon wraps to be discarded.
A priority violation and a priority foundation were found in:
Aloha Cooking350 Albert Ave., East Lansing
The disinfectant was not dosed correctly from the dishwasher. The dishes were damaged by use and were not easy to clean.
Lucky’s Steakhouse3554 Okemos Road, Okemos
“Testing today found a concentration of less than 10 ppm (parts per million) of the chemical chlorine used to disinfect kitchen dishwashers. … Correct this by ensuring the dishwasher disinfects with chlorine at a concentration of 50-100 ppm.”
A priority violation was found in:
Asian taste132 S. Cedar St., Mason
Meat and vegetables in the refrigerator did not reach the standard temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. “Repair may be necessary.”
The 42-room Coral Gables Hotel is located near Coral Gables, just a 15-minute walk from the beach2838 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
At least one dishwasher was not sanitizing properly and dishes were not being sanitized. Corrected.
Chicken with chicken6600 S. Cedar St., Lansing
Coleslaw and grated cheese were observed in a refrigeration unit on ice at 10–13 °C (50–55 °F), which is above the cold standard of 5 °C (4 °F) or less.
Imperial Garden, 147 W. Maple St., Mason
“Food in food preparation refrigeration equipment measured between 47°F and 49°F, ambient air temperature at 49°F,” which is above the refrigeration standard of 41°F or less for potentially hazardous foods.
Medina’s Mexican take-out restaurant123 W. Main St., Stockbridge
Food in the cold room is stored at 0 to 2 degrees Celsius. Equipment may need repairs. “PIC is aware that they need to use time as a control until the correct repairs are made.”
New Daily Bagel309 S. Washington Square, Lansing
Sliced cheese was kept chilled in the refrigerator at 7 °C (44 °F), a few degrees above the standard of 7 °C or less.
Ozzy’s Kebab3536 Meridian Crossing Drive, Okemos
“During the inspection, time/temperature controlled foods with temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit were observed in the beverage cooler at the waiting station as follows: opened mango juice at 49 degrees Fahrenheit – labeled ‘refrigerate after opening’ and tahini sauce that was in the cooler overnight in single serve cups. The ambient air temperature in the cooler was 53 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. PIC was directed by the inspector to check the temperatures of the TCS foods in the cooler and discard the temperature controlled foods with improper refrigeration temperature and relocate the temperature controlled foods with appropriate refrigeration temperature to other units that allowed for appropriate refrigeration as this is the facility’s corrective procedure for foods stored at improper refrigeration temperature for an undetectable period of time. IF foods do not require refrigeration, they do NOT need to be discarded (bread, canned and bottled beverages, etc.).”
Panda Express439 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
Chopped cabbage in a pan stored above other pans in the prep refrigerator’s top-loading cooler was at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in another refrigerator was also at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermometer in the unit read 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chicken Fingers by Raising Cane301 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
“The disinfectant concentration for QT in the 3-component system is >500 ppm. Correction: Use test strips to measure the correct disinfectant concentration and adjust the concentration accordingly.”
Starbucks6715 S. Cedar St., Lansing
Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew were “kept cold” in a cooler at 70°F (21°C), nearly 30 degrees above the standard of 41°F or less for potentially hazardous foods.
A violation of the priority principles was found in the following cases:
El Catrin Taco Shop1620 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
“I have observed that some pans of food in the walk-in cooler exceed the 7-day shelf life. Correction: The day on which the food is prepared or the packaging is opened must be counted. Example: Prepared on July 10th, then expired on July 16th.”
Pasture madness2315 Jolly Road, Okemos
There were two damaged cans of fruit on a shelf. “Correction: Dispose of damaged cans or return to supplier for credit.” Corrected at time of inspection.
The Urban Cup2225 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing
No test strips for quaternary ammonia.
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