| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
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 at beginning of inspection not able to clearly answer EHS questions related to the operation of the facility. Staff called store manager and he arrived about 15 minutes into the inspection. Also observed that facility had several priority item violations today VR needed 4-6-24
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee open coffee cup on top of lowboy cooler. CDI PIC moved drink. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
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 back handwashing sink not working. PIC stated that it has been broken for at least 3 months. EHS explained to PIC that all handwashing sinks must be maintained and accessible. VR needed 4-6-24 |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed box of unwashed tomatoes above RTE foods in the WIC. CDI PIC moved tomatoes
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 |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed back side of the shield on the inside of the ice machine with a large amount of black colored buildup . |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed ham and sausage being held below 135F. HH well has been broken for a week and facility is holding pans out of temperature under the heat lamp above the HH well. EHS advised facility to use the HH unit that they hold the chicken patties in until the HH well has been repaired. PIC stated that these TCS foods were cooked around 4:30 am today. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded ham and sausage. REPEAT
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods in the WIC above 41F. See temperature chart. PIC stated that these TCS foods had been in the WIC for a few days. Ambient Air of the WIC is 39 F. EHS advised PIC to look at their processes. CDI PIOC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT
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 . |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service lids in dry storage unprotected. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single service items delivered yesterday on the floor in storage area. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed HH well near grill not working. PIC stated that it has been broken for a week. Facility will use the HH tray warmer next to the grill until the hot well has been repaired. REPEAT VR needed 4-6-24 |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 outside of equipment (including doors, gaskets, and door handles) with buildup. REPEAT |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash in the female restroom. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 walls and floors of WIC, WIF, and throughput facility with buildup and debris. REPEAT
6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Observed wall covering above WIF detached from wall, Observed low grout between floor tiles.
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 broken floor tiles inside and out of WIF and cracked/damaged baseboards throughout facility. Observed wall damage in mop sink area. REPEAT |