| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed empty Red Bull can in prep sink. CDI-removed |
|
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 miso paste on counter at room temp, rice in bagged portions >41F. See chart. CDI-items voluntarily discarded. Miso paste had packaging saying to keep refrigerated (not refrigerated after opening). Discussion with sushi PIC to add cold water to the ice to get the pan of eel submerged in ice to the level of the food.
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
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several containers of TCS food not date marked. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed rice cooker, with rice on floor. CDI-moved to shelf |
|
40
|
0.50
|
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 no hat/hair net on PIC who was handling food |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.16 Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in use food contact surfaces. Observed sponges in 3-comp sink and prep sink. PIC stated they use them to scrub sinks. Sponges can be used to get off grime, cannot be used to W/R/S sinks. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.116 Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. Observed quat test strips expired several years ago. Verification required |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P. Observed no backflow preventers at mop sink, need one for each faucet. Verification Required. |
|
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 garbage can in women’s bathroom. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster lid open, and with a broken drain plug. Have new drain plug installed or dumpster replaced. Keep lids/doors closed. |
|
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 areas of floor need scrubbing of built-up grime. |