541 W DIMOND BLVD , ANCHORAGE AK 99515
The most recent inspection (Aug 2024) found only minor issues—some dirty pans and uncovered onions that were corrected on the spot, plus a dirty vent hood—none of which indicate an ongoing serious risk. The more serious problems from 2023, like improper cold holding temps and cross-contaminated raw meats, were from a prior visit and appear to have been addressed, as they did not recur in the latest inspection.
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. AMC 16.60.150(4-601.11.A) OBSERVED DIRTY METAL PANS BEING STORED CLEAN. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EDUCATED ON THROUGHLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO STORING THEM CLEAN. -CORRECTING ON SITE.
Food shall be protected from contamination. AMC 16.60.140(3-307.11) OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CHOPPED ONIONS BEING STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER OF CHOPPED CILANTRO WITHOUT AN PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CONTAINERS. ENSURE THERE IS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN ON CONTAINER OF FOOD AND THE NEXT CONTAINER OF FOOD TO PROTECT AGAINST CROSS-CONTAMINATION. - CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
Non food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. AMC 16.60.150(4-601.11.C) ENSURE THE VENT HOOD, VENT HOOD FILTERS AND THE ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN OF THE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS OBSERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food. AMC 16.60.140(3-302.11.A) OBSERVED BEEF, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP BEING STORED TOGETHER IN METAL PANS ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN WALK IN COOLER. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED TO STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND BEEF SEPARATELY AS SPECIFIED ABOVE TO HELP PROTECT AGAINST CROSS CONTAMINATION. COS
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) ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 50-100 PPM. OBTAIN AND USE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO ENSURE SANITIZER IS MAINTAINED WITHIN REQUIRED LIMITS. ALSO, The temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194°F, or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165°F; or (2) For all other machines, 180°F. AMC 16.60.150(4-501.112.A) ENSURE DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT IS USING HOT WATER AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO SANITIZE IS OPERATING WITHIN THE REQUIRED LIMITS LISTED ABOVE. THE DISHWASHER HOT WATER MEASURED 154 F. USE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL THIS MACHINE IS OPERATING WITHIN THE REQUIRED LIMITS.
Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be maintained at 41°F or below during cold holding. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.16.A.2.a) Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" 41*F to 135*F too long. Maintaining TCS foods under the cold temperature control requirements prescribed in this code will limit the growth of pathogens that may be present in or on the food and may help prevent foodborne illness. ENSURE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE STORED AT OR BELOW 41 F. FOODS ON THE COLD HOLD LINE AND THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR MEASURED BETWEEN 43 F AND 59 F.
Food shall be protected from contamination. AMC 16.60.140(3-307.11) ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED TO STORE FOODS COVERED TO PROTECT AGAINST CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TACO SHELLS AND TACO SHELL BOWLS SITTING ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING UNITS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED PROTECTIVE COVERING. COS
No violations noted.