Oak Creek Diner

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Inspections

1. Aug 11, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

     Single-use gloves are not discarded between handling raw meat and working with RTE foods. Employee was observed trimming a raw pork chop with gloves on and placing the pork chop on the grill. Employee then wiped his gloves off in the bucket of sanitizer used to hold wipes in wiping food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items. RTE was heated on the grill before serving. Gloves were changed.

     Code 3-304.15 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Cooked rice is hot held in the steam cabinet at 126°F

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

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Cooked taco meat in the walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Market as 8/3/26.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Taco meat was discarded.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The top surface inside the ice machine has black mold.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     The wall behind the food prep sink had been opened up but not fixed to fully close. A piece of stainless steel only partially covers the opening. Coving is also missing in this area.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair wall to close up the hole.

     Code 6-501.11

2. Nov 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Silver brand bleach used in the food establishment is not approved for food contact surfaces. Bleach used for food contact surfaces is required to be EPA approved and have that registration number on the label. Label only shows approval for floors, walls, bathrooms use and no instructions for food contact surface use.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Two of the presses used for cooking have their handles covered with duct tape due to the deterioration of the handle.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material that are easily cleanable.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     A plastic container of Lawry Seasoning Salt was reused to hot hold Mexican Rice in the hot hold cabinet. A plastic bowl was observed in this container used to dispense the rice.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     The wall below the food prep sink had been opened up for a repair job and was only partially closed with a piece of stainless steel, leaving a hole in the wall. Base coving is also missing in this area.

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

     Code 6-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The plastic strip curtains going to a room near the break room are dirty.

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

     Code 6-501.12

3. Feb 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Silver Source bleach that is provided by PFG is not an approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Bleach used for sanitizing food contact surfaces should have an EPA registration number on the label, which there is none. Directions for use would also be on the label for use with food contact surfaces, which there are none. This bleach is disignated for use with cleaning floors, clothes, bathrooms, etc., but not food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Get bleach designated for cleaning/sanitizing food contact surfaces. Would have an EPA registration number on the label to show it is approved.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Five gallon bucket of sanitizer on the floor in the kitchen had 0ppm of chlorine.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Encouraged the cook to change the solution more regularly.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The trays used to run dirty dishes through the dish washer have a build up of hard water scaling, mold, and grime.

     Correction: Obtain descaling solution to clean up the trays or replace with new/clean ones.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     There is a hole in the wall beneath the food prep sink. A stainless steel plate covers it partially but not totally. Coving is also missing in this area.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair the hole to close up and provide coving.

     Code 6-501.11

4. May 29, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Silver Source bleach used in the food establishment is not approved with an EPA registration number on the bottle to indicate approved for use on food contact surfaces. No directions on the container for use with food contact surfaces. Currently being used in buckets on the kitchen line to wipe down utensils, knifes, and cutting boards.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Request approved sanitizer from supplier that has an EPA registration number to indicate approval.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying on the kitchen line.

     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

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter in the kitchen.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     The wall at the base of the floor behind the food prep sink has been opened up and not repaired.

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

     Code 6-501.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The ceiling in the kitchen line is dusty, especially around the area of the vents.

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

     Code 6-501.12

5. May 23, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Cooked diced onions and chicken w/ peppers is hot held at 109F and 124°F, respectively.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Chicken needs to be stirred to maintain temperature throughout.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cooked chicken breast in the walk in cooler with a date of 5/21 is cold held at 45-47°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Silver Source bleach used in the food establishment is not approved with an EPA registration number on the bottle to indicate approved for use on food contact surfaces. No directions on the container for use with food contact surfaces. Currently being used in buckets on the kitchen line to wipe down utensils, knifes, and cutting boards.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Request approved sanitizer from supplier that has an EPA registration number to indicate approval.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     ROP packaged salmon was observed thawing in the walk in cooler with the package sealed closed.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Statement on the package states to "Keep frozen until use" "When thawing to open the package" A fact sheet was given to the manager on the proper thawing of ROP fish. The issue is the potential for the presence of Clostridium Botulinum to be in the package and this bacteria grows only in the absence of oxygen and can produce a toxin that is not

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a beard 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 Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     A bin of shredded cheese and raw fish in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter in the kitchen.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the outside surface of the ice machine is dirty.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean bins out of the dishwasher are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

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

     The wall at the base of the floor behind the food prep sink has been opened up and not repaired.

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

     Code 6-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The ceiling in the kitchen line is dusty, especially around the area of the vents.

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

     Code 6-501.12

6. Oct 9, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

     The drain pipe on the far right compartment of the 4 compartment sink leaks water.

     Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-205.15 (A)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     The Silver Source chlorine bleach used in the food establishment is not approved. There is not EPA registration approval number on the label and no direction for use on food contact surfaces (used in bucket on the cook line to wipe knifes and cutting board). Check with the supplier for a EPA registration number or if they have a different bleach for food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. This bleach can be used for nonfood contact surfaces.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     A couple of employees noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint for their beard or goutee.

     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

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     A pan of cooked pork hocks in the walk in freezer were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of frozen food items were stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light is out in the walk in freezer.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11