| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed employee handle not sanitized equipment then use gloves as a utensil to handle bean sprouts. Observed same employee adjust pants and handle RTE carrots using gloves as a utensil. CDI- PIC intervened, voluntarily discarded pho ingredients and had employee wash hands prior to donning new gloves.
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee attempt to change gloves after handling raw meat without a hand wash. CDI-PIC had employee wash hands. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed beef brisket, bean sprouts, and pho broth uncovered in walk in cooler. CDI- PIC covered foods. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed shredded lettuce cooling at a rate of 0 degrees per minute, see temperature chart. Shredded lettuce would not have properly cooled without EHS intervention. CDI- PIC added more ice to shredded lettuce and put in lowboy cooler to cool.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp frequently pulled out of cooler above 41F, see temperature chart. CDI- PIC put raw chicken and raw shrimp on 4 hour TPHC.
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed shredded lettuce cooling in flip top with lid open, unit is next to grill. CDI- PIC put more ice on shredded lettuce and put in lowboy cooler.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed scallops, shrimp, and calamari stored with undrained ice in metal container. CDI- PIC removed ice and scallops, shrimp, and calamari were put on 4 hour TPHC. REPEAT |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 bottom of reach in freezers in need of cleaning. Clean. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repair. |
|
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 drink on top of prep top and on cook line. CDI- PIC put drinks on low shelf away from food and equipment.
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items stored over items used for customers. Designate separate area for personal items away from items used for customers. |