Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060016719
Restaurant Name Choplin`s Restaurant
Phone Number +17048924800
Last Inspection Date 2018-05-10
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-12-12 97 routine
2018-05-10 99 routine
2017-10-19 95 routine
2017-05-23 95 routine
2016-12-23 98 routine
2016-08-11 96 routine
2016-05-13 98 routine
2016-01-26 97 routine
2015-09-02 96 routine
2015-05-05 97 routine
2014-12-30 96 routine
2014-09-09 97 routine
2014-06-19 96 routine
2014-03-17 97 routine
2013-11-18 98 routine
2013-09-10 97 routine
2013-01-22 97 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-12-12 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed spray bottle of bleach not labeled. cdi - labeled item.
2018-12-12 17 3-403.11 reheat all tcs foods to 165f within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -p observed mashed potatoes not reheated properly. cdi - pulled mashed potatoes to stove to reheat properly. educated to have product reach at least 165f befor
2018-12-12 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed purple onion stored at bottom of reach in, not in a container. cdi - wrapped product in plastic wrap.
2018-12-12 6 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p observed food employee handle cell phone, then go to food prep. cdi - s
2018-05-10 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. in the walkin cooler, observed condensing pipe fitting at the condenser unit dripping. all food is protected. advised to repair condensing pipe. .
2018-05-10 41 3-304.12 during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135f or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. observed ice scooper handle
2018-05-10 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash or other sources of contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed bulk bag of onions stored on the floor. cdi - relocated bag of onions.
2018-05-10 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -pf observed consumer advisory without a disclosure or reminder on the mother's day menu. cdi - removed mothers day
2018-05-10 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature criteria has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed pinto beans at 45f with a date label of 5.4.18, which should have been discarded on 5.7.18. e
2017-10-19 1 2-103.11(b) persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure tha
2017-10-19 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed tomato and chicken out of temperature. refer to temperature chart. cdi - discarded the tomato and removed excess chicken from the container. educated to not double up in contai
2017-10-19 21 3-501.17(b) commercially prepared and packaged time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food shall be date marked at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and the food is held for more than 24 hours. -pf repeat violation. ob
2017-10-19 26 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p observed sanitizer spray bottles stored next to grill and the other stored next to food contact surfaces of utensils. cdi - relocated the sanitizer spray bottles to prevent contamination.
2017-10-19 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed one fly in the kitchen. advised to prevent pests from entering kitchen.
2017-10-19 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. repeat violation. observed walkin cooler gasket torn. advised to repair.
2017-10-19 43 4-903.11(c) single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, 6 inches above the floor, and where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. observed straws unprotected (not in wrapper) stored next to tea
2017-10-19 53 6-201.13 provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. repeat violation. observed baseboards still in disrepair. advised to repair.
2017-10-19 54 6-305.11/6-403.11(b) designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single use articles can not occur. repeat violation. observed phone, charger cord,
2017-10-19 38 2-402.11 food employees shall use an approved hair restraint, beard guard and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed food employee working without hair restraint. cdi - food employee put on hair rest
2017-05-23 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed butter siting out on counter top. refer to temperature chart. pic states butter has been sitting out since yesterday. cdi - discarded product. advised to hot holding, cold hold
2017-05-23 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf facility receives oysters from charleston; pic states that they are
2017-05-23 14 4-602.11(e)(4) equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. observed build up in the ice machine. advised to clean and sanitize more often.
2017-05-23 21 3-501.17(b) commercially prepared and packaged time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food shall be date marked at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and the food is held for more than 24 hours. -pf observed romaine let
2017-05-23 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed keish in reach in unit without being covered. cdi - advised to cover product. product is on top rack where no debris can fall in product. educated t
2017-05-23 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. observed no drain plug in dumpster. advised to get drain plug for dumpster. repeat violation
2017-05-23 53 6-201.13 provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. observed coving missing throughout facility. repeat violation. advised to provide a floor to
2017-05-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed gaskets torn to walkin cooler. repeat violation.
2017-05-23 54 6-305.11/6-403.11(b) designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single use articles can not occur. observed food employee phone on prep table. cd
2016-12-23 53 6-201.13 provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. repeat violation. observed coving missing from underneath prep sink and 3 comp sink. advised
2016-12-23 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. observed no drain plug for the outdoor dumpster. advised to provide a drain plug.
2016-12-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed walkin cooler gasket torn. walkin cooler gasket has no mold, and temperatures are great. refer to temperature chart.
2016-12-23 13 3-302.11(a)(1) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw shrimp and scallops stored above uncovered blanched veggies in a cold prep unit. cdi - covered the product and moved the veggies to protect from contamination. 3-302.11(a)
2016-08-11 14 4-602.11(e)(4) equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. observed small amount of build up in large ice machine, not touching the ice. no mold up inside the ice chute.
2016-08-11 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed product out of temperature in the flip top units. refer to temperature chart. cdi - pulled product to cool down quickly. educated that flip top units are not for cooling, cool
2016-08-11 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature criteria has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p repeat violation. observed one container of macaroni with a date of 8.6 with a temperature of 43f. pr
2016-08-11 6 2-301.12c to avoid recontaminating their hands, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barrier when touching surfaces such as manually operating handsink faucets or touching the handle of a door. observed food employees reconta
2016-08-11 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed walkin freezer door in bad repair and the gasket is torn.
2016-08-11 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed vent c
2016-08-11 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -pf observed a lot of product out of temperature in the flip top units. refer to temperatur
2016-05-13 51 5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. observed no covered waste bin in female restroom for the discreet disposal of feminine products.
2016-05-13 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed the fan in the walk-in cooler and near the rear door with dusty build-up.observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler with accumulation of food debr
2016-05-13 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed dry spices and squeeze bottles of oils, dressings and sauces not labeled as required.
2016-05-13 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed chicken salad and meatloaf not datemarked as required. cdi-pic datemarked. 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once ti
2016-05-13 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw seafood stored over fresh vegetables in the reach-in cooler. cdi-product relocated.
2016-01-26 11 3-101.11 p food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. observed a molded onion and a pan of lettuce with pink mold in prep units. cdi-discarded.
2016-01-26 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed a whole unwashed beet stored in pan in direct contact with raw shrimp. cdi-beet discarded.
2016-01-26 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wet rags stored on counters.
2016-01-26 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed ceiling tiles missing over dish machine area. repeat.
2016-01-26 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. cleaning needed on surfaces throughout.
2016-01-26 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed domestic refrigerator/freezer being used to store tcs foodsrepeat
2015-09-02 17 3-403.11 reheated items in microwave for hot holding shall be stirred to ensure all parts reach 165f. observed collard greens just reheated in microwave and put out on steam table with some parts only reaching 129f. cdi-product stirred and all parts at 17
2015-09-02 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-p observed employee handling toasted hamburger buns with bare hands. cdi-buns discarded, employee directed to handsink
2015-09-02 12 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -pf pic has obtained salmon from restauraunt depot and offers it undercooked on the menu. pic unable to obtain records of fish being
2015-09-02 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed collard greens and green beans in walk in cooler with date label exceeding 7 days. cdi-both
2015-09-02 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed knife stored in between equipment and ice scoop handle stored down in i
2015-09-02 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed domestic refrigerator/freezer being used to store tcs foods.
2015-09-02 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed ceiling tiles missing over dish machine area.
2015-09-02 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed soup cooling in walk in cooler and tightly covered. cdi- vented. observed
2015-05-05 53 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.observed various areas on concrete floor where stain has come up and is fading. observed some areas in kitchen where baseboard tile is missing
2015-05-05 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.observed 3 door prep unit on main line still not working properly. products are still temporarily stored on ice at top of prep unit @ 45f/below. bottom part of unit is being used only to store plates. maintenance
2015-05-05 39 3-304.14(e) store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor.observed wet and dry soiled wiping cloths stored on counter prep surfaces.
2015-05-05 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf.observed 2 % milk in walk-in cooler not dated. cdi - dated during inspection. 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temp
2015-05-05 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.observed uncovered employee drink on sink drainboard next to string beans and gravy. cdi - drink discarded.
2014-12-30 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed a box of fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer. - relocated. observed some dry goods open on shelf at prep area.
2014-12-30 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf. observed date last shellstock was sold missing from tags. cdi - inst
2014-12-30 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed container of chicken salad stored below raw fish in prep unit. cdi - chicken salad discarded.
2014-12-30 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p. observed a container of chicken salad in prep cooler dated 12/17/14 that expired 7 day date mark. cdi -
2014-12-30 53 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed various areas of kitchen with damaged flooring.
2014-12-30 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
2014-12-30 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.. observed 3 door prep unit on line not working properly. products are temporarily stored on ice at top of prep unit @ 45f/below. bottom part of unit is being used only to store plates. maintenance has been noti
2014-09-09 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed some items (see temperature chart) in steam table < 135f. cdi - reheated to proper temperature and stored back in steam table.
2014-09-09 53 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed some damaged flooring in areas of kitchen that is not smooth. observed broken tiles on wall of can wash. repair/replace
2014-09-09 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed fan in need of repair in walk-in freezer. causing heavy ice build-up inside. observed walk-in cooler maintaining temperatures borderline 45f. cooler may need repair. observed 2-door prep cooler broken
2014-09-09 38 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed employee handling food with watch on.
2014-09-09 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed bottle gatorade stored on cutting board of prep cooler and unopened bottled coke stored inside reach-in cooler next to fondue. cdi - drinks relocated.
2014-06-19 4 2-401.11 properly store employee drinks to prevent contamination.- c. observed uncovered employee drink on prep counter at back prep area. cdi, drink was removed.
2014-06-19 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or other types of hand provisions at all handsinks - pf. observed no paper towels at handsink in kitchen. cdi, stocked during inspection. repeat
2014-06-19 20 3-501.16 (a)(2) and (b) maintain cold tcs foods at 45f/below - p. observed romaine lettuce, boiled eggs, duck sauce, mozzerlla cheese, tomatoes, etc. stored in salad prep cooler > 45f. cdi, all items moved to walk-in cooler to cool down to temp. owner sta
2014-06-19 38 2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry - c. observed watch and bracelets being worn by foodhandlers.
2014-06-19 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c. replace broken metal colanders and plastic food containers. repair broken door to salad cooler. monitor repair on walk-in freezer. observed heavy ice build-up.
2014-06-19 47 4-602.13 maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean - c. observed inside of microwave in need of cleaning. observed excessive food splatter.
2014-03-17 38 2-303.11 food handler shall not wear jewelry on their wrists. observed employee on cook line with watch on.
2014-03-17 26 7-204.11 ensure sanitizers do not exceed tolerance exemptions. observed quat sanitizer in spray bottle strong > 400ppm. cdi, bottle diluted during inspection.
2014-03-17 21 3-501.17 ensure all tcs prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods are properly date marked if nt discarded or used within 24 hours. observed food items including rice, pasta, and egg rolls stored in bottom prep and reach-in made on saturday not date marked. c
2014-03-17 12 3-203.12 maintain approved record keeping system that keeps shellstock tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag or label. observed tags for mussels not in chronolongical order. cdi, process started during i
2014-03-17 8 6-301.12 ensure all handsink are stocked with paper towels. observed no paper towels available at handsink in kitchen. cdi, towels provided during inspection.
2013-11-18 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager. observed no certified food protection manager present at time on inspection. facility has until jan 1, 2014 to comply.
2013-11-18 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking. observed several food items that were prepared/cooked on saturday without date. cdi, these items were date marked during inspection.
2013-11-18 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco. observed one bottled gatorade drink stored on cutting board of flip top cooler. cdi, relocated to bottom shelf.
2013-11-18 42 4-903.11 (a), (b) and (d) equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing. observed knives wedged in between coolers on cook line. (knives cleaned and relocated to knife rack during inspection).
2013-11-18 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises. observed a bus tub of peeled potatoes that were soaking and stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. cdi, removed off of the floor.
2013-09-10 41 3-304.12 in-use utensils, between-use storage. observed ice scoop handle laying in ice at waitress station.
2013-09-10 23 3-603.11 consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. provide a consumer advisory for any animal foods that are to be served raw or undercooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and rem
2013-09-10 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking. observed one pan of meatloaf not date marked. cdi, by instruction.3-501.18 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for saf
2013-09-10 20 3-501.16 (a)(2) and (b) potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), hot and cold holding. ensure all cold time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) are maintained at or below 45f. observed 2 pans of quiche sitting out on c
2013-09-10 7 3-301.11 preventing contamination from hands. ensure that food employees do not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. observed cook touch buns & cooked burger from grill with bare hands. cdi, directed to use a utensil or put on gloves.
2013-01-22 23 3-603.11 if an animal food such as beef; eggs; fish; lamb; milk; pork; poultry; or shellfish is served or sold raw; undercooked; or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens; either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready
2013-01-22 13 3-302.11 arrange raw animal foods in relation to final cook temperature to prevent contamination.observed raw hamburger stored over raw salmon. arranged according to final cook temperature.
2013-01-22 22 3-501.19 if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) before cooking; or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperatu
2013-01-22 37 3-303.11 after use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish; packaged foods such as canned beverages; or cooling coils and tubes of equipment; ice may not be used as food. p observed employee beverage stored down in ice
2013-01-22 6 2-301.12 to avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices; food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of
2013-01-22 45 4-501.11 keep equipment in good repairrepair torn gaskets on prep cooler.
2013-01-22 47 4-602.13 nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. clean out gaskets; containers that hold utensils; and fan covers in walk in cooler.
2013-01-22 54 6-501.14 (a) intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. all fans need cleaning; especially fan at back door.
2013-01-22 39 3-304.14 b) cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under ยง 4 501.114observed wet rags stored on counter.
2013-01-22 2 2-103.11 food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report in accordance with law; to the person in charge; information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food;
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