Pick N Save #431

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 5, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands when entering prep area to serve customer from deli case. Also noted employee touching hat/face and not changing gloves or washing hands.

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

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee in the deli observed handling ready-to eat foods with a large hole in their glove while handling deli meat.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Packaged meals in bunker are cold held at 45-50°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Food items were only in the bunker for an hour or less and therefore able to be cooled in the blast chiller to <41 F.

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

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - FIRST AID SUPPLIES - STORED

     First aid supplies not properly contained or improperly stored over hand sink in deli back prep area and over bakery prep table.

     Correction: First aid supplies shall be kept in a container and stored to prevent contamination of food and equipment.

     Code 7-208.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Chicken breading container is noted with excessive cracks/chips and is in need of replacing.

     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

     THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in service case measuring ambient air is not accurate.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Multiple containers, utensils and pans on the clean storage rack in deli and bakery are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Service case not in use is not maintained in good repair and is noted with ice buildup and leaking onto the floor.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The service case is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Noted excessive accumulation of old food debris especially in door tracks

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Single service items in deli storage area are improperly stored on the floor.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Toilet room in the back storage area near dairy dept is not provided with a self-closing door.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a tight fitting, self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14

   • Not serious Core

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

     The exterior door in the back of the building is not 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, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The inside of door to the chicken room was noted dirty and in need of cleaning.

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

     Code 6-501.12

2. May 13, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 12 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The sanitizer is missing from the bakery warewashing sinks.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer was provided during the inspection.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - FIRST AID SUPPLIES - STORED

     First aid supplies are improperly stored over a food prep table in the bakery.

     Correction: First aid supplies shall be kept in a container and stored to prevent contamination of food and equipment.

     Code 7-208.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Breading for chicken is not 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

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Food thermometer not calibrated properly.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Baking pans and ice machine are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink near deli and bakery is blocked by a metal stand.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Stand was moved during the inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

     Employee drinks are stored inside boxes of cream cheese filling in the walk-in cooler in the bakery.

     Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use. Employee drinks were discarded during the inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted in the produce kitchen without 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

     Ice scoop in meat department was improperly stored on top of ice machine.

     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. During inspection, scoop was moved to a clean container.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION

     Ovens and dishmachine are visibly soiled..

     Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination. Clean and maintain equipment.

     Code 3-305.14

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED

     Ingredient sheets for baked items are missing.

     Correction: Bulk food label or placard information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, and food allergens.

     Code 3-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

     There is grease dripping down from hood in the deli from cooking rotisserie chickens.

     Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

     Code 4-204.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     A refrigerator in the deli is leaking water onto packages of sliced meats. Additionally a container for breading chicken is cracked and in poor condition.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Meats were disposed of during inspection.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The refrigerators for dairy in customer area are not cleaned on a frequent basis and are observed to have mold and peeling paint along the top.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Clam shell containers are stored on the ground in the deli.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Containers were moved during the inspection.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Employee restroom in back of store is not provided with a tight fitting, self-closing door.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a tight fitting, self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There are holes and gaps along the back door, which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)