Asperion Care International

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed container of soup in the walk-in cooler covered with food-grade plastic wrap while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items loosely-covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling to facilitate heat transfer and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employees wearing wrist jewelry while handling and preparing open foods. Instructed to prohibit jewelry (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band) worn on the arms and hands for food handlers when preparing or handling open foods and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed coffee machine condensate hose discharging into coffee area dipper well. Instructed to relocate condensate hose to discharge directly into floor-mounted drain beneath coffee machine and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1-compartment sink stopper not working in the dish washing area. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at all prep and 3-compartment sinks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on the floor in the rear dry storage room where paper cups are stored. Instructed manager to remove all unused/unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burned-out lightbulb in the rear dry storage area near the dish and the rear where trays are stored. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.