Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections, 5/2 – 5/8

Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:

Baymont Inn and Suites 3801 Vine, Hays – May 5

A routine inspection found two violations.

Hydrated waffle mix in a dispenser at 74. The product was made at 6 a.m. this date. Inside cold hold device was at 75.
An open container of skim milk in the Kenmore reach-in-cooler was found with no open or use by date on the container.

Gutierrez/Trio 1106 E. 27th, Hays – May 5

A routine inspection found ten violations.

Prepared on site salsa was being cooled in 18-quart lidded containers. A beef broth was being cooled in the walk in cooler in a closed sealed container.
The Trio salad reach-in-cooler thermometer is 10 degrees below actual temperature.
Prepared on site Horsey Mayo salad dressing had a date of over seven days. Prepared on site nonegg Caesar dressing had a date mark of over seven days.
Trio beef, chicken and salmon were being thawed at room temperature. Skewered shrimp was being thawed at room temperature.
A wiping cloth used for prep tables was stored in sanitizer with a concentration of over 400 ppm quat.
On the steam table, cooled overnight, rice reheating for 2 1/2 hours as said by cook was 143. Refried beans were 128 for the same period. Pork chili was 76 in the middle after over 2 hours.
Single-use water bottles are being reused for cooling sticks.
Frozen salmon was thawed and thawing under vacuum packaging.
In the back salsa refrigerator, smooth salsa in an 18 qt. container dated from the previous day was 51. In the waitress station salsa in an 18 qt. container was 51.
An unlabeled spray bottle identified as Windex by a cook.

Love’s Travel Stop/Subway 200 Washington, Ellis – May 5

A routine inspection found five violations.

Water filter under the soda machine found with no date indicating when last changed. The filter has no date recommendations for filter change.
The backflow prevention device at the carbonator is leaking.
No handwashing sign posted at the hand sink in the back prep area.
Dust build up on cooling unit fan guards, in the walk-in-cooler.
Plastic cutting boards found with scratches and scoring on the food contact surface.

Shorty’s BBQ and Catering Co. 609 E. Eighth, Hays – May 5

A routine inspection found one violation.

Measuring spoons found stored in a plastic container with the handles in the down position.

Subway 1211 Vine, Hays – May 5

A routine inspection found no violations.

Lucky Buffet 2405 Vine, Hays – May 4

An inspection following a complaint found six violations.

The chest freezer used for the self serve of ice cream has an accumulation of spilled ice cream around the bottom and sides.
Around the compressor for the kitchen prep table and on the floor there are a lot of food debris.
Two flats of raw shell eggs were stored on top of a container of shredded lettuce.
There is no thermometer in the kitchen prep table.
Seven “Sterilite” nonfood-grade tubs are used for food items.
Cold hold kitchen prep table – Shredded cabbage 50, Ambient 47.

Pizza Hut 1308 Vine, Hays – May 4

A routine inspection found no violations.

Quest Fuel 1000 E. 41st, Hays – May 4

A routine inspection found one violation.

Arthur’s Pizza and Mexican Food 103 W. Ninth, Ellis – May 3

A routine inspection found five violations.

A portable electric fan in the prep area has dust, build up on the fan guard and fan blades.
Water hose stored below the flood rim, in the rinse section of the three vat sink, with no backflow prevention device.
Plastic serving bowl, wood spoon, and a rubber scraper with cracks scoring and imperfections in the food contact surface.
Large mixing bowl stored with the food contact surface exposed to contamination.
Wet mop stored in the wringer section of the mop bucket. Not allowed to air dry.

Back to Nature 2707 Vine, Hays – May 3

A routine inspection found no violations.

The Bottle Cap Bar and Grill 110 Oak, Schoenchen – May 3

A routine inspection found three violations.

Piles of empty aluminum cans are stored beside the side in the back of the restaurant.
The current license is not posted.
Spray bottle of blue liquid identified by cook as a cleaner was not labeled.

Ellis Meal Site Eighth and Washington, Ellis – May 3

A routine inspection found five violations.

Rubber scraper, not in use, found with cracks and imperfections on the food contact surface.
Large mixing bowl stored with the food contact surface exposed to contamination.
Two-five pound bags of potatoes stored directly on the floor in the prep area.
A small container of dish soap as said by the person-in-charge, found with no common name on the container.
Two older wood cutting boards with scratches and scoring on the contact surface of the boards.