| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed 3 dented cans of olives on the dry foo shelving. CDI - PIC removed and placed in the office to be returned. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed sliced turkey stored under unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated the turkey.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 the reach in portion of the back prep top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 45F. Discussion with the PIC revealed that TCS foods (sliced tomatoes and sliced corned beef) in the right side of the unit were in the unit overnight. ALL TCS foods on the left side of the unit were placed in the unit this morning. PIC discarded the corned beef and tomatoes. All other TCS foods were placed back into the walk in cooler. PIC has decided to temporarily use ice until the unit is repaired and maintain TCS foods at 41F and below. Observed cut lettuce, spring greens, corn in the front prep cooler above 41F. Discussion with the PIC revealed that these items were prepped this morning and placed in the prep cooler without reaching 41F. Verification visit required to ensure compliance in 3 days. PIC stated that they will use TPHC for the entire back cooler 6 hours.
Failure to comply may result in creating a risk control plan for cold holding.
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 . |
|
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 tuna salad not date marked at the front prep line cooler. Discussion with the PIC revealed that the product was prepped yesterday. CDI - PIC properly date marked.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 just prepped deli meats cooling in deep pans and meats stacked. Observed just prepped chicken salad placed in the walk in cooler covered and stacked. Observed just prepped hard boiled eggs placed in reach cooler under the salad buffet temped at 46F, covered and stacked. CDI- PIC uncovered all containers and put into walk in cooler and walk in freezer to cool properly. Unstacked foods and uncovered. Lessen the volume of deli meats in containers while cooling.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed salmon thawing improperly, not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. CDI - PIC removed fish from packaging. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed no area designated for dented cans. CDI - PIC removed the cans and placed in the office. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed back prep top/reach in cooler with an ambient air temp of 45F. Repair and ensure this maintains at 41F or below. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash accumulating on the exterior of the dumpster. This dumpster is shared. Clean to prevent attracting pests. |
|
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 stored with single service cups at the front cashier area. CDI - PIC relocated the employee drink. |