Fresh Thyme Market #704

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Inspections

1. Oct 1, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching face. Employee then don gloves and started to prepare raw chicken. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee discarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     GRINDING RECORDS - RECORD DETAILS

     Observed grinding records for raw ground beef are incomplete. Observed grinidng logs for September 13th to September 18th are missing. Instructed meat manager and store manager having a different system on maintaining grinding logs. Store manager stated they will get a better system in place.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall maintain raw beef grinding records. Adjust information recorded to include all information required under 3-203.13 (B).

     Code 3-203.13 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Observed open bags of precooked chicken wings and open bags of precooked chicken breast in 3 door deli cooler are improperly date marked. Observed no date marking on any of the bags. Informed deli manager and ask when bags were opened. Manager did not know and discarded all the bags of chicken wings and chicken breasts.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed knives on knife rack in produce processing room and spoons, bowels, knives on drying rack located in meat processing room are visibly soiled. Informed store manager and meat department manager. All utensils were placed into 3 compartment sinks to be wash rinse and sanitized.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink located in meat department observed to be blocked by brooms and had discard bottles of sauces in the sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Informed manager and manager removed brooms and sauces, allowing proper handwasing. Handwashing sink located in produce department observed to be blocked by sanitizing cart during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Informed manager and manger moved sanitizer cart, allowing proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located in meat department. Observed paper towel dispensor is broken and not dispensing paper towel. Informed manager and manager stated they will get it repaired. Manager was unable to fix the dispensor but place roll of paper towel at the handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Observed a bandsaw in the meat processing area has corrosion and chipping paint (This is the second repeat violation). Observed large and small meat grinders , and knive racks have corrosion in meat processing room. Observed the pad to the produce packaging device located in the produce processing room is torn. Observed metal strip coming of display cooler and held by tape in deli department. Observed can opener in deli department has corrosion. Discussed with PIC on repairing or replacing all devices and equipment. PIC stated they will put a work order in to repair or replace all devices and equipment.

     Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.

     Code 4-202.16

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed several coolers in deli department has accumulation of debris on the inside and on the door tracks and are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed the inside of online order 2 door cooler, the outside of the produce sealer device in produce processing room, the top portions of the 3 compartment sink in the meat processes room, outside of ovens in the deli department, shelfs and push carts in meat department and deli department have accumulation of debris and are not cleaned on a frequenct basis. Instructed store manager to increase the cleaning frequnecy of all these areas. Store manager stated they will get all of these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the handwashing sink faucet in womens restroom is not maintained in good repair and leaks. Informed store manger and store manager will get a work order in.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the floors and walls in the deli department, meat department, meat processing room, bakery department, produce processing room and produce walk in cooler have accumlation of debris. Instructed store manager to increase the cleaning frequency of each area. Store manager stated they will ge those areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Jan 29, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     Observed employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee dried their hands on their pants. Instructed employee to wash their hands again and use paper towel. Employee wash their hands and used paper towel.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Beef Chili in warming unit is hot held at 129°F. Informed PIC and PIC stated the beef chili was reheated in the morning above 165F and place into warmer. PIC stated it had been less than 2 hours in the warmer. Instructed PIC to reheat the beef chili. PIC reheat the beef chili to 175F. PIC stated they will have employee monitor the soups and chilis more.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GRINDING RECORDS - RECORD DETAILS

     Observed grinding records for raw ground beef are incomplete. Discussed grinding records with PIC and raw meat department manager. Raw meat manager stated that they do not have grinding record for the month of January bnut do for past months. Manager stated an employee must have by accident discarded records on 1/29/2025 and the new blank sheets. Manager stated they have not grinded any meat today until they get new sheets to fill out. Once they get new sheets meat grinding will continue.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall maintain raw beef grinding records. Adjust information recorded to include all information required under 3-203.13 (B).

     Code 3-203.13 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink located in fruit processing room observed to be blocked by sanitizing cart during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Informed Person In Charger. PIC then removed the sanitizer allowing proper handwashiing to occur.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Observed soap not available at one of two food employee handwashing sink located raw meat department. Informed PIC and PIC fixed the soap dispenser allowing soap to be used.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located in deli are and located in raw meat department. Informed PIC and PIC refilled paper towel dispensers.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Observed employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint. Informed employee and employee but their hair in a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed scoopers were improperly stored baking ingredients. Scoopers were completely in the baking ingredients themselves. Informed PIC and PIC removed baking ingredients.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED

     Observed a bandsaw in the meat processing area with corrosion and chipping paint. Discussed with PIC. PIC stated they will put a work order in to repair or replace band saw. Observed raw meat packaging devices in the raw meat department with corrosion and chipping paint. Discussed with PIC. PIC stated they will put a work order in to repair or replace raw meat packaging devices.

     Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.

     Code 4-202.16

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the males hand washing sink facuets are not maintained in good repair and are leaking. Informed PIC. PIC stated they will place a work order in.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     The physical facilities in cafe area such as table tops are chipping and cracking. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will place a work order to repair or replace table tops.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace table tops.

     Code 6-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Observed mops stored in back of store are stored in soil mop buckets. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will have an employee hang then up to dry.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

3. Nov 9, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Oct 11, 2023 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     The 3 comp sink in deli area area was leaking at the hose sprayer.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace [describe].

     Code 6-501.11