Amery Family Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Dec 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Rice in upright grill cooler is cold held at 44°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

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Eggs on counter held at 60°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Pull out fewer eggs at a time to ensure that eggs can maintain proper temperatures.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled. Blade is also dull and in need of replacing to avoid metal shavings from getting into food.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink in bussing area not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. (No hot water)

     Correction: Keep handwashing sinks in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Bowl being used as a scoop was improperly stored in rice.

     Correction: Stop using a bowl as a scoop. Use a scoop that has a handle and ensure that scoop is stored with the handle presented to prevent contamination of the food.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The handwash sink on the cook line is not maintained in good repair.

     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

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Light shield located in the Walk-in cooler is broken and in need of replacing

     Correction: Provide properly shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

2. Feb 13, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 9 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Ribs, Eggs, and Hashbrowns sitting on counters are cold held at [70-80]°F. Keep less eggs out at a time. Put hashbrowns in shallower pan. Thow out ALL eggs and hashborwns after service that are kept out of temp.

     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)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - TCS FOODS

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the importance of maintaining the time and temperature control and the prevention of foodborne illness

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of time and temperature contol so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Food in make tables are improperly date marked.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Containers located in kitchen are not in safe shape. Throw away conainers that are melted or cracked.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Bowl was improperly stored in Rice. DO NOT USE A BOWL. Tongs for salad left to lie within the salad. Make sure parts that the hands touch do not touch food.

     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

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on various prep surfaces.

     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

     TCS FOOD - SLACKING

     Beef is being improperly slacked.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation.

     Code 3-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils 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 Repeat

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the kitchen is not self-closing or tight-fitting.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Celining fans and vents are soiled.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop bucket.

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

     Code 6-501.16

3. Jun 20, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS

     Rice in grill cooler was observed coming into contact with a bowl being used as a scoop. All scoops must have handles to prevent bare hands from touching the food-contact surfaces.

     Correction: Scoop removed. Replace with a handled scoop.

     Code 3-304.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. I suggest using an asterisk to draw attention to foods that you'd consider serving raw or undercooked.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Can opener blade should be cleaned often and run through the dishwasher at least once every day.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils 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 Repeat

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located throughout kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop bucket.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies. I suggest installing a hook to hang your mop over your mop sink.

     Code 6-501.16

4. Jun 5, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Red sauce in steam table is hot held at 125°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Red sauce reheated to above 165°F and placed back in steam table. Make sure to warm all foods to proper temperatures BEFORE being placed into Hot-Holding. Steam tables are not designed to cook or warm foods.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION

     Kitchen prep areas are not being sanitized. No sanitizer solution available in kitchen.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred. Ensure that sanitizer solution is available in kitchen during all times of food prep.

     Code 4-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Sugar is stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop was improperly stored with handle in contact with sugar. Salad tongs stored with handle in salad..

     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 - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Plastic containers used to store food in walk in cooler is made of a nondurable material.

     Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions. Do not reuse containers that are not designed to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and reused.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back of kitchen is not self-closing or tight-fitting.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)