| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed PIC with limited knowledge of food borne illnesses, symptoms, and when to report. CDI - PIC was corrected through instruction and reminded of employee health policy signage in establishment. -0 points-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
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 drinks stored on shelving above ready to eat foods. Designate an area for the storage of employee drinks away from food, clean equipment, and utensils. -0.5 points- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed mac and cheese, baked apples, shredded cheese, and French toast batter cold holding at prep line at temperatures between 44F and 52F. PIC stated that cold holding unit was unable to maintain TCS foods at 41F or less and it is scheduled for replacement. PIC has been advised to hold items on TPHC. CDI - Items at prep line were placed on TPHC. -1.5 points-
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed raw shell eggs held on TPHC without start and discard times. Establishment has TPHC procedures for TCS foods held at prep line. CDI - Discard times were establishment for raw shell eggs and PIC was reminded of established TPHC procedures. -0 points- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in kitchen and dry storage areas. -0 points- |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a wrist watch.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without wearing hair restraint. -0.5 points- |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloth stored on side of sanitizer bucket. CDI - In-use wiping cloth was stored directly into sanitizer.
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed in-use sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. -0.5 points- |
|
55
|
0
|
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 broken eggs and food splash on floor of walk in cooler. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed exposed bulbs and lighting without covers in kitchen. Ensure bulbs are shatter resistant or provide covers. -0 points- |