Shaheen Grocery

Packaged pickle bottles and containers did not have adequate labelling., - Ensure the following is included on the labels: common name/name of product, date of packaging, or best before date and/or identifier for recall.

1. Soiled cleaning cloths were observed stored on food prep tables and band saw., - Ensure that cleaning cloths are stored in the sanitizer solution bucket., , 2. A product labeled for external use only and intended as a hand sanitizer was found being used as surface sanitizer and on food contact surfaces., - Discontinue use of nonfood-grade sanitizer., - Operator instructed to prepare 100 ppm chlorine (bleach) surface sanitizer.

1. In the walk-in cooler, improper storage of raw meat was observed: , 1. Raw meat, including chicken and beef was stored directly in open containers, without proper coverings. , 2. Raw and cut meat products were piled directly on the shelving racks., 3. Open containers of meat items were stored directly underneath the uncovered hanging carcasses. , - All raw meat must be stored in clean, food-grade container with proper coverings to prevent contamination., , 2. Raw meat products in the display cooler were not covered., - Cover all foods to prevent contamination.

1. Drain plugs were not available at the facility. Therefore, unable to hold water or sanitizer solution during 3-comp manual dishwashing., - Please obtain and use proper fitting drain plugs for 3-comp sink., , 2. Operator was not able to demonstrate proper use of the 3-compartment sink for dishwashing purposes. Proper sanitizing step was not being followed, as required. , - Operator was informed on how to properly use the 3-comp sink for dishwashing. , 1) Sink 1 - wash with soap and warm water, 2) Sink 2 - rinse with warm water, 3) Sink 3 - sanitize with 100ppm bleach sanitizer for at least 2 minutes and then air dry.

Facility was operating contrary to current food handling permit restrictions. Butcher/meat cutting section was added to the facility., - Please ensure to update the permit.

1. Clean utensils for air-drying were stored directly underneath the paper towel dispenser in 3-comp sink., - Store clean utensils on designated shelves., - Relocate paper towel dispenser., , 2. Cardboard box containing raw meat was observed resting directly on top of a garbage bins located near the band saw. Operator was instructed to discontinue using garbage bins as makeshift tables., -Ensure all processing and cutting activities take place in a hygienic and safe manner.

There was an accumulation of food debris and blood stains on floors, walls, shelving rack, and door handle of the walk-in cooler., - Thoroughly clean and sanitize the floors, walls and doors, including hard-to-reach areas.