| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no CFPM at the facility; PIC’s ServSafe expired back in November of 2024.
PIC stated he is planning on getting re-certified.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed numerous TCS food items cold holding inside the WIC above 41F (see temp chart). EHS observed ambient air temp of the WIC was 44F.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food items temping above 41F, moved the two TCS food items that were temping at 41F to the WIF, and called a repairman right away to get the unit checked out. Repairman stated they will visit sometime today.
**Note: Facility voluntarily closed, and PIC stated he will contact EHS when the unit has been repaired.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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
|
0
|
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 container of cooked chicken without a date label, stored inside the WIC. Observed an opened bag of pre-cooked chicken breast chunks that was not date labeled with an opened date.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded both TCS food items.
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
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 throughout the facility.
Contact pest control company to conduct maintenance in drains and other areas fruit flies tend to gather/hatch. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed two boxes of ice packs stored directly on the floor inside the WIF. PIC stated they were using these ice packs to place inside the make table, underneath the metal pans of the food items to keep cold, while waiting on the make table to be repaired.
EHS explained that although these ice packs are not food, they are used to cool down the foods indirectly, so they should still be stored off of the floor to prevent contamination. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed make table out of order, and all TCS foods held on TPHC. PIC stated it’s been out of order since last Tuesday, and repairman stated they need to replace the compressor for the unit. PIC stated repairman is scheduled to come and replace the compressor tomorrow.
Observed one hand sink next to the prep sink out of order. PIC stated they do not use this one and just use the one at the make line.
Repair hand sink, so there are enough hand sinks properly working and are accessible when multiple employees are working a shift.
Observed rusted shelves throughout the facility.
Repair rusted shelves.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a water leak at the 3-compartment sink. Observed a water leak at the hot water faucet inside the men’s restroom.
Repair water leaks. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 damaged baseboard in hallway leading up to WIC.
Repair baseboard.
Observed cracked section of FRP wall in the same hallway.
Repair FRP wall.
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 a cracked 2-inch hole on the interior side of the back door.
Repair hole on door.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
Observed stack of empty cardboard boxes and broken down cardboard boxes stored on the floor throughout facility. PIC stated they did not have any deliveries today.
Discard litter. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity.
Observed insufficient lighting intensity inside the WIC, averaging less than 1 foot candle at a distance of 30 inches above the floor, and reading between 7-11 foot candles right around the lightbulb. EHS had to use personal flashlight to see the contents of the WIC and date-marking system. EHS observed the bread storage box inside the WIC is stored directly in front of the shielded lightbulb, possibly blocking the lighting for the rest of the WIC.
Obtain more lighting. |