236 HIGHTOWER RD , GIRDWOOD AK 99587
The most recent inspection found only minor, correctable issues—missing paperwork for an employee health policy, a sanitizer solution that was under-concentrated (which was fixed on the spot), no test strips on hand, and an old fridge in storage with cosmetic damage. None of these point to active contamination, pest problems, or unsafe food temperatures, so it's reasonably safe to eat here while the restaurant works out these administrative/equipment fixes.
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, (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. 2 .Has an illness diagnosed by a HEALTH PRACTITIONER due to: (a) Norovirus, (b) Hepatitis A virus, (c) Shigella spp., (d) PSHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI, (e) Salmonella Typhi; or (f) nontyphoidal Salmonella; AMC 16.60.130(2-201.11.A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND THEIR OBLIGATION TO REPORT HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION TIED TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. THIS REPORTING MUST BE VERIFIABLE. A SIMPLE WAY TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE A FOOD EMPLOYEE REPORTING AGREEMENT AND ENSURE THE SIGNED DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE WHEN REQUESTED. A FOOD EMPLOYEE REPORTING AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT WWW.MUNI.ORG/FOODINFO. REGULARLY REVIEWING REPORTABLE ILLNESSES AND SYMPTOMS WITH EMPLOYEES; AND ENSURING PROPER REPORTING; HELPS LOWER THE RISK OF VIRAL OR BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION FROM INFECTED STAFF SPREADING TO FOOD. ***PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORTING AGREEMENT OR SIMILAR DOCUMENT AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THEY WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS BUT UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DOCUMENTS. ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTIONS. A COPY WAS LEFT WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION ON SITE.***
A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall be used as follows:Chlorine = 100 ppm if water is 55°F or less, Chlorine = 50 ppm if water is 75°F or less,Chlorine = 25 ppm if water is 120°F or less. A quaternary ammonium compound shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer label. An iodine solution shall be least 12.5 ppm and not more than 25 ppm. AMC 16.60.150(4-501.114) ***CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED 25PPM IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THEY WOULD DISCARD THE IMPROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CREATE A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 50PPM TO 100PPM. ENSURE THAT ALL SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.***
Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. AMC 16.60.150(4-201.11) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under AMC 16.60.150(4-1) and AMC 16.60.150(4-2). AMC 16.60.150(4-501.11.A) ***OBSERVED HOME GRADE FRIDGE LOCATED IN THE BACK STORAGE WITH BROKEN SHELVES AND EXPOSED WOODEN FRAME AND STRUCTURE. ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED, DURABLE, AND CONSTRICTED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. ENSURE THAT HOME GRADE EQUIPMENT, THAT CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED OR RETAIN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR, IS REPLACED WITH COMMERCIAL GRADE EQUIPMENT.***
Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. AMC 16.60.150(4-501.116) ***PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TESTS TRIPS. ENSURE THAT TEST STRIPS ARE ACQUIRED TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.***
No violations noted.