| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) 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 the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.
Observed PIC on duty unable to ask questions regarding food safety and necessary corrections. CDI Provided education to PIC regarding all necessary food safety practices and suggested taking CFPM course.
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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 manager onsite without ANSI accredited food certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P
Observed employee rinse hands at handsink and not use soap. CDI hands washed
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P
Observed employee use gloves to handle raw chicken fan raw chicken then change gloves only and begin chopping raw vegetables. CDI hands washed and gloves changed. |
|
11
|
1
|
Food obtained from approved source |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P
Observed invoices that was from an individual seller. Spoke to General Manager, Hiro, over the phone who stated the vendor purchases bulk food from Restaurant Depot and resells product to him and other vendors from the back of his refrigerated truck. Manager stated he is unsure if he is regulated and did not ask. Told PIC to stop purchasing food items from this vendor and only purchase from regulated facilities. Verification required. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed unwashed produce above sauces and prepared foods in walk in cooler. Suggest facility move all unwashed produce on the bottom big shelf closest to the front door to prevent cross contamination.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw beef stored above cooked noodles in the reach in unit. CDI items relocated.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed soda nozzles for drinks that had black and gray build up on the interior. Spoke to PIC who stated they clean nozzles once a month. CDI all nozzles removed and scrub prior to placing in dish machine.
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
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed white rice at the wait station sitting in an unplugged rice cooker at 100F. CDI all of the rice 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed raw shell eggs sitting on hibachi carts until service and noodles sitting on counter for service. Told PIC they must maintain items at temperature until use or use TPHC. CDI items moved to walk in until needed for use and small batch of noodles placed in the prep top.
Observed shredded chicken for soup that was sitting on shelf with premade soup bowls (with mushroom, scallions, and chicken peices) from 4:30pm and they stay out for the entire service. PIC states at the end of the day they are placed in the walk in for re-use the next day. Chicken was a product that was cooled for re-use from yesterday. CDI all product discarded and facility will maintain bowls in reach in refrigerated until needed for service. Repeat.
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 . |
|
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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed shredded chicken for soup and salad mix made from the day before not dated. CDI items dated.
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
Observed all sanitizer spray bottles and sanitizer bucket that was above 200ppm and turning test strip white again. CDI all sanitizer diluted.
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer bucket that was not labeled. CDI bottle labeled. |
|
33
|
0
|
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
Observed noodles that were cooling in deep plastic bins. No drop in temperature in 45 minutes. CDI product separated into smaller portions and placed in freezer.
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 . |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacked metal bowls. |