ST. JOHNS — When health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet state standards.
The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority foundation violations do not present immediate health hazards but should be corrected in a timely manner. Follow-up inspections and reports may consequently happen.
In most cases, the violations are corrected, and this information isn’t an indication that violations at any establishment are still an ongoing issue.
Here are the most serious violations for restaurants in Clinton County for the months of April and May.
Two priority violations were found at:
Fiesta Charra, 13157 Schavey Road, DeWitt
Raw beef was being stored over raw fish. Temperature issues considering cold potentially hazardous foods are required to be at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot potentially hazardous foods are supposed to be at or above 135 degrees: Cut broccoli, peppers, shredded ham, various sauces and corn dogs registered 45 to 56 degrees.
Tim Hortons, 12962 Old US 27, DeWitt
A parfait spoon at the front espresso machine was unclean and past its time marked sticker. Temperature issues: Hash browns were in a hot holding tray at 125 degrees.
A priority violation and a priority foundation violation were found at:
The Tipsy Cow, 145 E. Main St., Elsie
Taco meat, egg rolls, olive sauce, Blue cheese and cupped sauces were in coolers past their discard dates. Cooler handles, microwave’s inside top and slicer were considered unclean.
A priority violation was found at:
iScream, 13191 Schavey Road, DeWitt
Under refrigeration, gallons of milk and cut strawberries were at 46 degrees.
Jade Garden, 1017 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns
Raw chicken was being stored above cut vegetables and noodles in a cooler.
Scoopy Doo’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 126 N. Bridge St., DeWitt
Ranch dressing had expired discard date.
Subway, 13070 US-27 Highway, DeWitt
“At the time of the inspection, line staff were observed turning off ,sink without the use of a clean barrier,” risking the spread of harmful pathogens.
A priority foundation violation was found at:
Country Kitchen, 8875 M-21, Ovid
Several cans of food were dented in the seam area.
Foo-G’s Pizza, 110 E. Main St., Elsie
Door handles of cold holding equipment was unclean to sight and touch.
Gran Maya Taqueria & Cantina, 2459 Ontario Drive, St. Johns
The main menu did not have the proper consumer advisory.
Starbucks, 12875 Old US 27, DeWitt
Improper date marking on cold brew and other pre-prepared drinks.
Subway, 7733 E. Saginaw St., East Lansing
At least one handwashing sink did not have an approved hand-drying device.
Taco Bell, 7195 E. Saginaw Hwy., East Lansing
A handwashing sink did not have a proper hand-washing device.
The Emerald Golf Course, 2300 W. Maple Road, St. Johns
Improper date marking for raw hamburger patties and hard-boiled eggs.
Contact editor Susan Vela at svela@lsj.com or 248-873-7044. Follow her on Twitter @susanvela.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Clinton County inspectors find spoiled taco meat during inspections
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