| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 open employee beverage in cup stored at prep area, next to sauces and single service containers and trays. CDI - EHS lowered employee beverage to lower prep table shelving. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken and beef stored behind snow peas and peppers in prep top. Observed one (1) bowl of raw shell eggs stored on top of opened bucket of sauce in WIC. REPEAT.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two (2) bags of unwashed limes stored above RTE foods in RIC.
CDI: Items reorganized. EHS provided storage order guide for RIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one (1) spray bottle of concentrated sanitizer unlabeled . CDI - EHS labeled spray bottle. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed one (1) tray of frozen chicken thawing by prep sink without running water. PIC was thawing out beef ribs which were stated to be for employee lunch using running water. CDI: PIC broke up tray of raw chicken into a suitable large bowl, and moved to sink and thawed with running water. REPEAT.
Note: Thawing items must be completely submerged in running water; running a tray under water is insufficient, as it will not be completely submerged. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 one (1) working container of water without working label. CDI - EHS labeled container using dry erase marker. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC engaged in food prep (reheating, reorganizing) with no head cover. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed one (1) bowl used as dispensing utensil in TPHC sesame chicken stored with non food contact surface in chicken.
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed one (1) rice paddle stored in room temperature water in single service bowl at white rice cooker.
CDI - EHS removed bowl from TPHC chicken bin. PIC poured out water in rice paddle storage and stored dry. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed tray of single service forks with intermingled food contact and handles stored at to go box storage in kitchen. All other single service storage was observed as effective.
CDI - PIC and EHS donned gloves and placed single service forks in container with handles face up. |
|
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 receptacle in gender neutral bathroom. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no plug. Replace missing drain plug. REPEAT VIOLATION This is a shared dumpster maintained by the landlord. EHS recommends contacting the landlord for replacement of plug by dumpster company. EHS spoke with Manager’s daughter who stated she will reach out to the landlord again regarding the dumpster issues.
Note: No escalation in point deduction. EHS observed dumpsters closed at time of service, save for door being opened by non-food establishment employee during end of inspection. EHS closed door before returning to interior premises. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 burnt out ceiling lights in kitchen. Replace dead lights to improve lighting throughout facility, namely at dry storage area. REPEAT VIOLATION
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed some ceiling tiles over prep area are absorbent. Replace tiles with a non-absorbent ceiling tile. REPEAT. |