| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed RTE duck wrapped in plastic and stored on an egg crate/holder. Discard egg crates after eggs are used. CDI-egg crate discarded. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Repeat-Observed TCS foods cooling at too slow a rate in WIC. Cooling parameters not met. CDI-rice voluntarily discarded
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods > 41F. See temp chart. REHS believes the cold holding was out because too many hot foods in WIC cooling at one time overwhelmed the WIC, cold holding temps did start dropping once rice discarded. Will verify tomorrow that WIC is operating properly. Verification Required
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Repeat-Observed foods cooling in containers more than 2 inches thick. Too many hot items cooling at once, 3 large containers of rice, 6 sheet pans of sweet n sour chicken in a smallish walk in cooler. Spread cooling items out in time throughout day, or cool down using ice baths or other way before putting into walk ins cooler. CDI-voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed fish at 50F. Through discussion PIC said that they had thawed/washed fish under cold (80+F) running water. Use refrigeration to thaw. CDI-fish was cooling once uncovered |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed ambient air thermometers missing from refrigeration units. All refrigerators including walk ins should have a thermometer located on the interior. |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed spices not labeled with contents. Some containers holding a different type of food and not relabeled. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 ice scoop handle in ice at wait station. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving in WIC |
|
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 grease build up on sides of equipment, gas/metal pipes behind equipment. Underside/backside of reach in handles with build-up/sticky. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed grease on ground around grease bin. Keep ground free of grease. |
|
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 grease of floor in water heater room where fryer oil strainer is kept. Keep area clean. |