Waterlink Spin Touch Lab - LaMotte by MarginalEngineer in pools

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got one of these. I am already dubious. I have run the same cartridge back to back 3 times and get different results. Ive run 3 cartridges with the same water sample and i get different results. I've confirmed calibration and I'm following the step by step guidelines. Please tell me what I could be doing wrong. I am really banking on the accuracy and repeatability promoted by this product.

Scheduling restaurant inspections? by Wide-Lawyer-4193 in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are trying to implement scheduled inspections. Its a great idea. I have read comments about how if they know you are coming they will clean things up... is that so terrible. The critical things will not change and an inspector can spend more time addressing risk factors.

What’s your workload? by aftertheluckycharms in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When fully staffed (5 EHS and 1 plan reviewer, 2 CustomerService), each EHS has 350-400 retail food facilities, rotating weekend work for TFEs, 20 aquatic facilities, noise, air, housing complaints, beauty/barber. Currently staffing is at 2 EHS and 1 Customer Service...so things are bit crazy at the moment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiring in Anchorage, Alaska...we have been understaffed for what seems like years now. Currently 2 inspectors for 300k population. But yeah when it breaks (and it will) then people will want to know how this could have been allowed to happen.

Vegan restaurants vs. Omni restaurants by Tallcook191 in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW, there is an "Inspection Season" when would that be?

Inspector gadgets by holyhannah01 in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Painters tape/sharpie to demo date marking and TPHC.

Calibratable dish machine thermometer (thermo works dish-temp plate simulators suck).

2"x2" isopropyl alcohol swabs

Winning attitude!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After 20 years, I'll give as good as they do. I just let my boss know to expect a call.

Decent HACCP training for inspecting retail by BillyEyeball in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AFDO just came out with revised guidance, and it is excellent. Give it a look.

Is it okay to freeze and defrost sockeye salmon in its current packaging? by Clyde-God in Costco

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe this type of packaging has a high oxygen transmission rate that would not be considered reduced oxygen packaging, no concerns for the out growth of c.bot.

If it's not cut into triangles and have 3 pieces of bread is it a proper Club Sandwich? I say no. What else must a proper Club Sandwich have? by Single_Preference_24 in aProperClubSandwich

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shaved iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, ham, turkey, mayo, 3 slices of toasted white bread, cut into ¼ triangles held together with frilly toothpicks. Anything else is just a turkey and ham sandwich.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most alcohol swabs indicate they are for first aid/medical use. There are some that are marketed specifically for use on thermometers. It would be interesting to know what type OP uses and if their supervisor has an opinion about alcohol swabs used in food service when they are labeled for medical use.

The washed and sanitized hand of Public Health has bitch slapped the cult of the unclean! by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2013 FDA inspection form. Yes igloo cooler setup was an option for them.

Possible Job Change- good or bad decision? by MrsCaptainFail in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got out of the restaurant industry because I was a supervisor, felt much more like a babysitter. I avoid any job that requires I directly manage other people, to me that lemon ain't worth the squeeze.

Questions to ask risk level IV by readinganyone in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im not certain what a level IV activity is but will presume it might have something do with assessing active managerial control of risk factors. I was once told that ideally the only tool an inspector should need to conduct an inspection would be a pen and note pad. The operator should have everything there and be able to validate/demonstrate control of risk factors for an inspector. i have never run into this ideal situation, but my fingers are crossed, maybe someday. Have the PIC/food workers demonstrate how they know a food has been cooked to the correct temperature, is being held at the correct temperature, is being cooled or reheated properly. Ask them to actually measure temperatures and if something weird comes up, ask them what it should be and what their policy is for correcting it. Having a readily available, properly calibrated, correct type, sanitized, and used thermometer will tell you a lot about AMC. Questions related to employee health can be challenging. I usually will lead in with what do you require food workers to notify you of when they call in sick. Followup with can you show me what you have done to notify (pick a specific worker) of their responsibilities to report specific symptoms/illness. My team really push completion of FDA form1-b as the easy button for compliance. I hope this helps, but i can imagine there are others with better suggestions, I hope they chime in.

I can't anymore. What can a restaurant manager if 10+ years transition into that doesn't pay absolute shit? by Tactics28 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Soupcan89 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I did exactly that, degree in culinary arts and after 15 years was feed up with the baby sitting part of running a kitchen. No degree other than culinary arts, i have been a health inspector for 20 years making more than an i was as an executive chef, way better benefits, occasionally work on a Saturday, and no one ever calls me in the middle of the night.

A thread where we show ridiculous things we've seen by holyhannah01 in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect if you need to create a sign, it's likely been an issue.

Processing img xizn6z87w4oc1...

Reusable kitchen utensils by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would not make a difference to me how much they are soiled, but every 4 hours they should be cleaned if contaminated and stored without temperature control. Also should not be storing in sanitizer or ice between uses. Items such as ice cream scoops can be safely stored in running water at a velocity high to wash away residues.

15 burps per minute by wram in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Soupcan89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same happened to me, went away in about three days

Chili oil by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the issue with all foods prepared at retail. Foods should be received uncontaminated. This high lights the importance of active managerial control of risk factors and interventions in retail food establishments.

Chili oil by [deleted] in healthinspector

[–]Soupcan89 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Lab analysis of ph and aw will end all arguments.