| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed no PIC during inspection, no persons with CFPM during inspection. Multiple priority/priority foundation violations, food safety standards are not being met. VR by 8/20/23 to ensure facility has active PIC that is ensuring the rules for food safety and handling are met.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf Observed employee unable to discuss specifics of employee health policy, knew some general symptoms but does not know major food borne illness symptoms and illnesses. More training needed to employees in this area. CDI- EHS discussed employee health policy with PIC. |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Facility has posted material for written procedures for vomit cleanup, unable to discuss procedure, unaware if there was a procedure or not. CDI- EHS directed employee to posted material.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand washing sink near 3 comp sink inaccessible. Large objects in front blocking access. REPEAT. CDI- access cleared. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with significant buildup at interior baffle wall, in need of cleaning. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several containers of hot dogs marked “6-2”. PIC stated that this label is incorrect, labels are not being regularly changed. CDI- hot dogs properly labeled during inspection.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
6-501.115 Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment unless otherwise allowed in the NC Food Code per 6-501.115 (B) and (C ). -Pf
Observed facility selling live bait (fish and crickets). EHS observed several crickets crawling on floors/walls near cricket box and fish tanks. EHS observed several dead cricket and water bugs. EHS observed significant fly issue in facility, flys at floor drains, in kitchen, in gas station near rollers, in/around refrigeration. Facility has to-go cups, containers and packaged food products stored directly across from fish tanks and cricket box. EHS observed several crickets crawling near food, near to-go containers, on floors/walls at dry storage. Permit immediately suspended for pest control issues, EHS will return to facility for verification to ensure issue has improved before facility can re-open food service. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed in use utensils stored on counter unprotected. REPEAT. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed residential grade crock pot used for holding chili, observed several unapproved reach in units that are not ANSI certified. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed general cleaning needed on gaskets, reach in units, non food contact surfaces. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floor cleaning needed under shelving, behind equipment, etc. |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food and drinks commingled with customer food in refrigerator. Observed employee medicine in refrigerator with retail products. REPEAT |