13701 HARRY MCDONALD RD , EAGLE RIVER AK 99577
This was an opening inspection with only minor, easily-fixed administrative and facility issues—missing test strips, lukewarm restroom water, an uncovered trash can, and paperwork on certifications—none involving actual food contamination, pest activity, or improper food temperatures. These are fixable setup items rather than ongoing food-safety hazards.
The operator of a permitted food establishment categorized as F002 or F003 in AMC 16.60.110 shall have at least one certified food protection manager who is an active on-site person responsible for the day to day operation of the establishment. The certificate must be from an accredited program and is valid for 5 years. AMC 16.60.270 To obtain information on local class schedules for the Certified Food Manager please contact: Alaska CHARR (907) 274-8133 Alaska Hospitality Retailers (907) 646-4628 JTAK Food Safety (907) 398-2584 Thomson Prometric 1-800-786-3926 X 3416 Training Achievement Program 1-888-826-5222 ***SEND A COPY OF THE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE. The operator of a food establishment shall ensure each food worker employed in the establishment, within twenty-one (21) days after the date of hire, has been trained in basic food safety including employee health requirements. The operator shall provide documentation of a food worker card issued by the department or other approved program. The food worker card is valid for 3 years. AMC 16.60.280 ***The ONLY approved testing site for the Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card is at www.muni.org/foodcard ***The test is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Chinese. ***The Anchorage Food Worker course and card fee is $10. If you completed the online training over 30 days ago and lost your Anchorage Food Worker Card, you can order a replacement by paying the $5 fee. go to https://tapseries.com/courses/foodhandler/description/akan for replacement cards. ***ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD WORKERS HAVE A MUNI APPROVED FOOD WORKER CARD WITHIN 21 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under the AMC 16.60.140. AMC 16.60.150(4-302.12) ***ENSURE THAT A PROPER FOOD MEASURING THERMOMETERS IS PROVIDED TO MEASURING REHEATING AND COOLING TEMPERATURES. RECOMMEND THAT 70% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL WIPES BE USED BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING MEASUREMENTS OF FOOD.
Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. AMC 16.60.150(4-501.116)A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. AMC 16.60.150(4-302.14) ***AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION THERE WERE NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE. ENSURE THAT THE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED ARE AQUIRED AND EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED TO USE THEM TO VERIFY PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS.
Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. AMC 16.60.160(5-103.11.B) ***WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS BELOW 100*F, MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT WATER WILL REACH THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE (100*F) WHEN USED.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. AMC 16.60.160(5-501.17) ***TRASH CAN PROVIDED IN THE MALE/FEMALE RESTROOM WAS NOT COVERED. INSTALL A COVER OR PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTICAL AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.