GROWING STEPS CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER

Violations (7)

• b1d62620-85c0-4d33-a2f6-edb108e28b21CriticalCorrected on site

  Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

  5-205.11 (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Observed cardboard boxes and other equipment left cluttering the path leading to the handwashing sink. The other handwashing sink had a cooler sitting on top and blocking sink. Both handwashing sinks were inaccessible.

  Preventing Contamination by Hands

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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; 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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  Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

  6-301.12 Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; sink in the kitchen Observed handwashing sink with no accessible disposable paper towels.

  Preventing Contamination by Hands

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  Certified Food Protection Manager

  2-102.12 (A) At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Observed no acceptable Certified food protection manager (CPFM) certification onsite. when asked PIC presented a CFPM of someone who no longer works with the facility. PIC stated she is in the process of obtaining her CFPM certification.

  Supervision

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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 multiple gallons of milk with an internal temperature of 49F in the refrigerator. PIC stated that the milk is taken to classrooms and sits outside of refrigeration before it is put back in the refrigerator after meals.

  Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

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  Proper date marking and disposition

  3-501.17 (A) Except when PACKAGING FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method as specified under § 3-502.12, and except as specified in (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Observed ready to eat food (RTE) placed in the refrigerator without date marking (deli ham). When asked PIC stated these food items were opened and prepped on 4 days ago.

  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 hard boiled eggs being cooled in bath of water. When asked PIC stated the eggs completed boiling about 1 hour ago. Hard boiled eggs in water were sitting in sink for one hour.

  Food Temperature Control