| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
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. EHS observed front hand sink obstructed by to-go shelving. EHS advised to re-locate shelf to provide access for hand sink. CDI - PIC moved shelving away from hand sink. REPEAT.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf EHS observed no paper towels by front hand sink. CDI - PIC provided paper towels. (1) |
|
16
|
0
|
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. EHS observed black residue accumulating on top of interior surface of ice machine. EHS advised to increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0) |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. EHS did not observe procedures available for holding cold items on TPHC for 4 hours. EHS verified variance letter for 8 hour hold for cheese but PIC could not locate TPHC forms during inspection. EHS observed PIC with good knowledge of process and observed process being done correctly during inspection. CDI - EHS provided county TPHC forms for PIC in the meantime while the proper procedure is located. (0)
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
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 EHS observed salads prepared at open actively cooling in WIC. EHS observed salads tightly covered with lids and placed into WIC without proper monitoring. EHS observed no change in temperature after 30 minutes. CDI - PIC removed the lids and placed salads in WIF to quickly cool. (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 . |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed food employees preparing food during inspection without proper hair restraint. EHS provided education. CDI - PIC instructed food employees to don proper hair restraints. REPEAT. (0.5) |
|
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 lowboy reach in cooler under lemonades in disrepair. EHS observed no items being stored in unit during inspection. (0) |
|
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. EHS observed food residue and debris building up on interior surfaces of make units and coolers. EHS observed food residue accumulating on shelving used to thaw items. EHS advised to increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0.5) |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P EHS observed backflow prevention device installed on can wash to be in disrepair. PIC has contacted plumber for repairs. EHS will verify within 3 days. 3-day VR. (1) |
|
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. EHS observed both doors to each dumpster left open. EHS advised to maintain doors closed to prevent harborage of pests. (0) |