| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. PIC states that training to be a CFPM has been scheduled for June 2024. -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use - Pf. Observed 1 of 2 hand washing sinks covered with a plastic shopping bag. Employees present advised that the spout has been broken since yesterday by a former employee and the station is not available for use. Handsink is located at server station adjacent to swinging doors which lead into the kitchen area. 2 of 2 handsink is immediately available upon entry to kitchen. EHS did not observe any hand washing violations throughout today’s inspection. CDI - PIC is aware of the issue and is actively working on restoring the fixture. Replacement part is being picked up from the hardware store and repairs to handsink are scheduled for today. -0-
***Compliance visit will be made by no later than 4/29/24 to verify repairs to hand washing sink. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed can opener stored clean with white build up on blade as well as multiple metal food containers stored clean with food debris and blue painters tape affixed. CDI - All utensils moved to dish area for re-wash.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed chemical dish machine with sanitizing concentration of 10 PPM chlorine. CDI - PIC primed machine and wash cycles now result in concentrations of 50 PPM. -3-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY, and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed containers of TCS applicable foods which include: Mac & cheese (3x), meat loaf (2x) and sweet potatoes (2x) holding below 135 degrees F inside of hot cabinet. According to PIC, the items had been hot holding since 7:30-9:30 AM. PIC advised that the unit’s well had insufficient water. CDI - All food from early morning voluntarily discarded. Well water filled and cabinet was observed to be maintaining temperature > 135 degrees F after 20 minutes. -1.5-
Product disposition form made available to facility email address on file.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
23
|
0
|
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 incorrect date marking on coleslaw stating that it’s first use date was 4/17/24. According to the label, the product would have expired on 4/23/24. PIC advised that staff did not replace the label and that the product arrived from U.S. Foods on 4/23/24. PIC provided invoice which substantiated the claim. CDI - Date marking corrected for compliance. -0-
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unidentifiable purple chemical substance in spray bottle which PIC identified as general disinfectant. CDI - Chemical labeled. -0- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed sticky fly trap with dead pests hanging down from kitchen ceiling. Remove. -0- |
|
41
|
1
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping clothes on prep counter. -1- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed two cracked/damaged plastic lids being used for corn meal and corn bread. Replace with lids that are smooth and easily cleanable.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leak at water line behind dish machine while in use. Repair.
Observed heavily rusted shelving racks inside of upright reach-in unit across from cook line. -0- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from facility’s dumpster. -0- |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floors in kitchen area not sealed and not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor damage throughout especially cracked floor in WIC. -1- |