| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility operating without a CFPM. (0)
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Cole slaw in reach in unit above 41F. PIC stated Cole slaw is made and cooled for one hour down prior to portioning. Observed liquid eggs in prep top above 41F. PIC stated eggs were stored in flip top since 7am, prep unit has work order placed for it. PIC stated it turns off when moved. EHS advised to not store TCS items in prep unit until repaired. CDI - Cole slaw was taken to freezer to quickly cool, liquid eggs were discarded voluntarily. (1.5)
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Facility uses TPHC for blanched fries. PIC provided procedure, however, fries were not time stamped. PIC stated they hold blanched fries for 1 hour then discard. CDI - Fries were voluntarily discarded. (0) |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on top of prep surface with single service items. CDI - Sanitizer bucket was moves to below table. (1) |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed house made ranch cooling in WIC. Ranch is made with buttermilk and a powdered mix. Ranch was placed in dispenser containers with a tight fitting lid. Ranch was prepared at 10am. EHS observed inadequate cooling rate (see temp chart). CDI - PIC removed lid to allow ranch to cool quickly. (0.5)
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop in flour with handle in direct contact with flour. CDI - PIC provided education to staff and removed scoop. (0.5) REPEAT. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. EHS observed flip top prep table in disrepair stated by PIC. Work order has been placed for repairs. EHS advised PIC not to use make table for TCS items until repaired. (0) |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with lid left open. Dumpster is starting to accumulate flies. Keep closed. (0) |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 tile in WIC broke and accumulating food residue. Repair. (0) |