| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed one (1) bag of onions stored above ready to eat foods in WIC. Per conversation with PIC, these are washed and chopped for hot dog topping. CDI - Onions were rotated to placement away from ready to eat food items. EHS provided a WIC storage order guide to PIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 one (1) open jug of milk without date marking at front prep unit. Per conversation with PIC, milk was opened earlier on the same day. CDI - Date mark was written directly on the milk.
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 . |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 approximately four (4) unlabeled working containers of ice cream sauces at front prep table. Per conversation with PIC, the labels of these items were removed during washing and are set to be replaced.
3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business.
3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf.
EHS observed labeled ice cream cakes in grab and go cooler with proper labeling, including allergens and net weight. However, recently made ice cream products, such as blizzard cakes, ice cream cups, and premade blizzards, lacked proper labeling for items packaged within the facility.Per conversation with PIC, these items were recently added to the grab and go menu and have yet to have premade labels made available. A verification will occur no later than 10/22/2023 to observe labeling procedure for self service items. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed three (3) sealed whip cream tubs in WIC at top shelf stored beneath ventilation. During inspection, EHS observed pooling water at the tops of containers of sealed and wrapped food items in WIC. When in a brief defrost cycle, WIC vent leaked moderate condensation onto tops of sealed bins, which in turn dripped onto other sealed food. No active adulteration or contamination of food was observed at time of inspection. Store food such that water can not drip onto its packaging and containers, and maintain WIC such that it does not leak onto food. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed watches and wrist bands on three (3) food employees during food preparation. REPEAT.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one (1) employee without effective hair restraint during food prep. PIC donned hair restraint (visor) at start of inspection prior to EHS verbal correction. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket testing below 150ppm. CDI - Bucket was remade using readily available sanitizer at 3 compartment sink.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due some noted improvement. PIC observed proper corrections and properly concentrated sanitizer was observed in both 3 compartment sink and lobby wiping bucket. |
|
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 two (2) single service article stacks (cake boxes at dry storage shelves and hot dog boxes at hot dog prep area) with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted packaging to prevent potential contamination. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Re-seal / caulk equipment and wall juncture at hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink. REPEAT.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed condensation leak from WIC ventilation. Maintain WIC such that leaking does not occur. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food (bread, bagel topping, sauces, etc.) stored above food held for resale in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of these food items. |