Information provided by Miami County Public Health.
Nov. 10
• County Mile Deli, 7031 S. Co. Rd. 25A, Tipp City: Standard Inspection.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: Handwashing sink not accessible. A sanitizer bucket was observed being stored within the basin of the front of house hand sink. Upon informing the PIC, the sanitizer bucket was removed from the hand sink making it accessible for convenient use.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. Sloppy joe meat observed holding at 125F in the heat warmer next to the prep table. Upon informing the PIC, the sloppy joe meat was voluntarily discarded.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical; Repeat: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. In the reach-in prep cooler, observed an opened package of pre-cooked bacon with a proper date mark. According to the PIC, the bacon was opened on Monday (11/8). Upon informing the PIC, the discard date (11/14) was placed on the package.
Plumbing system does not comply with the Ohio plumbing code. Observed plumbing vent on wrong end of 3-compartment sink and not properly capped off. PIC stated the issue is set to be fixed and properly capped to prevent sewer gas.
Comments: At the time of inspection, discussed with the PIC that since more of the facility’s sales are coming from sandwich orders, which are made to order, next licensing year the facility will move from a Retail Food Establishment (RFE) to a Food Service Operation (FSO).
Also, the PIC raised the question about adding a Bunn Coffee machine to the store.
Adding a Bunn coffee machine should not be an issue if the equipment is commercial and it is installed with an ASSE 1022 backflow preventer to protect the water supply.
• Poppin, Off 125 S. Market St., Troy: Standard Inspection.
Operation in good standing and function at the time of inspection.
• Speedway #5249, 818 N. Market St., Troy: Standard Inspection.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. Cooked sliced bacon observed with a prep date of 11/2 and a discard date of 11/8. PIC discarded.
Repeat: Facility not maintained clean. A general deep cleaning is needed throughout the facility. Additionally, the bag ‘n box area was covered in syrup.
Repeat: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. FRP outside of the walk-in cooler where roller grill items are held observed broken and not sealed to the wall
Comments: A general cleaning is needed throughout the facility.
• Patty’s IGA, 106 E. Main St., Bradford: Standard Inspection.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: Food package(s) received in poor condition. Observed dented cans of varying severity throughout retail section of facility. Approximately 15 cans were discovered to be dented. Upon informing PIC, they were pulled from the shelves.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical; Repeat: TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. The retail meat case was observed holding raw meats at 65F. Upon entry into establishment for inspection, the facility was already in the process of pulling all TCS food item from this unit. In the front retail area, bagged lettuce and cabbage was observed holding at 57F. Upon informing the PIC, the cut leafy greens were voluntarily pulled.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. Observed roast beef and containers of cut vegetables not date marked in the deli meat cooler and walk-in refrigerator respectively. Upon informing PIC, the items were labeled with proper opening/prep dates.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical; Repeat: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. Observed asian turkey in the deli meat cooler to be out of date (11/05 discard date). Upon informing PIC, the item was discarded.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical: Improper storage of poisonous or toxic materials. In the produce area in the undercounter cabinetry, observed WD-40 stored directly next to new saw blades for the meat saw. The WD-40 was moved at the time of inspection.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical; Repeat: Missing and/or incomplete allergen declaration(s). Observed packaged chocolate raisins, orange slices, and vanilla nut clusters to be missing ingredients list and allergen declaration.
Presence of dead pests or insects. Observed a large number of dead flies in the meat cooler that contains raw chicken and other deli meats located in front of the butchery prep area.
Corrected During Inspection: Food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Foods prepped and being held in the deli case were observed being stored next to a condensation drip present in the deli cooler case. Upon informing the PIC, the food were moved and covered.
Repeat: Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. The cutting blocks throughout the RFE were observed scratched, scored and discolored. Resurface or replace to ensure they are able to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Repeat: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The retail meat case was not functioning properly or holding TCS foods at or below 41F. PIC was able to contact maintenance to have the issue looked into. All foods were pulled voluntarily from this unit at the time of inspection. The deli case was observed with a continuous condensation drip. Repair to remove the constant leak.
Repeat: Nonfood-contact surfaces constructed of unapproved materials. The walk-in freezer is constructed of unapproved wood finish (floor and lefthand wall). These surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable. Replace with surface finish that is smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not easily cleanable. 1. The retail cases were observed lined with foam mesh matting 2. In coolers, wooden skids were observed being used to store food/beverage items 3. The racks under the foam mesh matting were severely rusted 4. Some shelving units in the dairy case were observed rusted out 5. The retail meat case adjacent the meat room was observed with rusted out shelving 6. The crates holding beverages on the retail floor are not a smooth and easily cleanable surface The following non-food contact surfaces are not easily cleanable. Repair, replace or remove.
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. 1. Exterior surfaces of the walk-in freezer (mold) 2. The racking systems throughout the facility 3. The condenser in the walk-in freezer (ice build-up) 4. The crates on the retail floor holding canned beverages (dust) 5. The interior surfaces of the chicken broaster unit (food debris) 6. The interior surfaces and gaskets of the deli case
Repeat: Plumbing system not properly maintained or repaired. The hand sink in the deli was not adequately draining. Water was pooling and collecting in the basin of the sink. Repair the plumbing to ensure proper drainage.
Repeat: Facility not maintained clean. The floors and walls throughout the entire establishment were observed in need of a deep and thorough cleaning, especially under and behind all equipment in harder to reach areas. Enhance the frequency of cleaning throughout the entire establishment.
Light intensity less than 50-foot candles in required areas. The lighting in the meat room as well as the meat cooler was observed less than 50-foot candles. Increase the lighting intensity in these food preparation areas.
Corrected During Inspection; Critical; Repeat: Food in an RFE must be embargoed due to adulteration, misbranding, or baby food or formula is expired. Observed 1 Gerber apple baby food 4 oz. and 1 Similac 12.4 oz. to be expired. Upon informing PIC the items were damaged out.
Comments: All items that have not yet been completed that were addressed in the 04-AUG-2021 Change in Ownership letter will need completed.
Based on the extent of the items needing completion to facilitate the change in ownership at the Retail Food Establishment, develop a time frame for completion of each item and provide to the Health Department in writing.
To facilitate the change in ownership, the facility will need to apply for a new food license under the new license holder’s/parent company name.
Once time frames have been established, progress will be monitored to ensure the facility is coming into compliance with the Ohio Uniform Food Safety as well as the Ohio Plumbing Code (OPC).
