Avista Senior Living Tucson

Violations (5)

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  Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; Knowledge, responsibility and reporting

  2-201.11(A) The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. A FOOD EMPLOYEE or CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE shall report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to reduce the RISK of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the FOOD EMPLOYEE or CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting, (b) Diarrhea, (c) Jaundice, (d) Sore throat with fever, or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover, (ii) On exposed portions of the arms, unless the lesion is protected by an impermeable cover, or (iii) On other parts of the body, unless the lesion is covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage; Person in charge (PIC) could not locate documentation that employees have been trained in on employee illness reporting requirements of the 5 reportable symptoms and 6 illnesses that restrict/exclude a food worker.

  Employee Health

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  Proper cold holding temperatures

  3-501.16 (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Observed bag of deli ham, turkey and container of cheese slices placed in over counter make unit, all with an internal temperature above 45F. When asked and after referencing the date marking each of these food items have been in the make unit for over 24 hours. Inspector placed min/max thermometer in the make unit and received an ambient temperature of 35F.

  Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

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  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  3-501.15 (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Observed container of chopped lettuce placed in make unit with an internal temperature of 46F. when asked PIC stated the lettuce was prepared within 4 hours and placed directly into this unit for service. Observed food employee placing cooked chicken into walk in cooler (WIC) to cool with lid tightly sealed.

  Food Temperature Control

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  Insects, rodents, and animals not present

  6-501.111 The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under §§ 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; and dry storage room Observed rodent droppings within the dry storage area within the main kitchen. Rodent droppings were located on top of holding trays, carboard boxes, bags and sealed food items. When asked PIC stated this was a previous issue that has been corrected with a pest control company. Instructed PIC to begin cleaning the surfaces to keep the area free of any signs of rodents. PIC contacted pest control company to properly asses, monitor and correct the issue. This facility has received a repeat violation of a Good Retail Practice item. Four violations of the same Good Retail Practice (GRP) within 6 routine or follow up inspections, may result in a probationary status due to a pattern of non compliance as outlined in PCC 8.08.060(B)(2).

  Prevention of Food Contamination

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  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5-205.15 A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; Observed non functioning cold water faucet on the handwashing sink adjacent to the soda machine. Observed temperature of 120F when attempting to use the sink as only the hot water faucet is operable.

  Physical Facilities