Farmer Mikes Produce

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of sterno were stored directly above bottles of chocolate syrup on the wire shelving at the entrance door.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen was stored on the dry storage shelving, commingled with ingredients for food for sale to the public. Handed bottle to Operator and explained proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pans of food in the kitchen area out of refrigeration, sitting near the stove. Employee stated food had only been out of refrigeration for 10 minutes. Explained the importance of keeping foods at proper temperature, removing only what is needed to prepare recipes and returning to refrigeration immediately. Employee stated she would return product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling-down. Upon exiting the facility to type report 15 minutes later, hot dogs were still on the table. Reminded employee to place and keep under refrigeration. hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (63F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (63F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: Facility has a dispenser, test strips and several bottles of quaternary sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. However, Operator states the dispenser is broken and they are hand mixing chlorine bleach to sanitize. Facility has no chlorine test strips. Educated the Operator on the importance of proper mixing chemical and proper sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding has been replaced with spray foam at the juncture between the front and back room.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous cases of condiments, marshmallows and single-service to-go items are being stored on the floor in the front room, most are under the service window counter.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Vinyl flooring in back prep room is torn with large holes, exposing the concrete below.

Employee Health Policies Present

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

Personal Cleanliness

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Walk-in cooler observed to contain multiple items with no date marking. Cooked beef, prepared on-site yesterday, contained no date marking. . **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Walk-in cooler observed to contain multiple items with no date marking. ROP pork, prepared on-site 2 days ago, contained no date marking. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum-sealing meats then cooking using sous vide method. No Variance or HAACP plan for this location. Explained the requirement to Operator.. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Numerous proteins stored in Reduced Oxygen packaging, packaged on site, observed in the walk-in cooler and cooking in a water bath. Operator stated he planned to apply for a variance and submit a HACCP plan next week. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, green salsa, guacamole, marinated goat cheese, all in grab and go cooler at entrance. All items packaged on site and missing various elements of required information. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Tuna Salad and Chicken Salad grab and go items observed for sale near the cashier without proper labeling. Items observed marked with product name and production and date only. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan. See Stop Sale

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef was stored directly above whole-muscle pork.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. More than three dozen fruit-based popsicles stored in a grab and go freezer. No list of ingredients was observed, no marking indicating who or where product was prepared. Also, the cellophane coverings were open on the ends of the popsicles, exposing the product to potential contamination. Operator unable to provide documentation or invoices of where popsicles were purchased. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Containers of pickled corn in the walk-in cooler were dated 10/5/23. Explained proper dating to the Operator. Corn was brined, so explained to Operator the requirement for applying for a Variance/HACCP plan.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Grab and go freezer marked "Birdie's Gelato" observed to contain 17 containers of gelato for sale to the public. Containers had a list of ingredients on each product. However, no other required labeling was available. See stop sale

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink.

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum-sealing meats then cooking using sous vide method. No Variance or HAACP plan for this location. Explained the requirement to Operator..

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, green salsa, guacamole, marinated goat cheese, all in grab and go cooler at entrance. All items packaged on site and missing various elements of required information.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go reach-in cooler in front of market - cut fruit, packaged greens, vegetable and cheese, housemade salsa, and cheesecake missing proper labeling. Also banana bread prepared in house next to register lacking proper label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**