| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed priority items of storage order, cold holding and incorrect date marking as priority violations during inspection. CDI PIC corrected items during inspection.
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC present was not a certified food protection manager. Repeat
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.
Observed raw goat meat stored below raw chicken meat. CDI PIC reordered and placed chicken below raw goat and beef.
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 two containers of raw chicken and one container of Mac and cheese that were holding above 41F. PIC stated they had removed a number of tubs of TCS food to prep and decide what needed to be prepared/reheated for the day. That was the reason given for the temperatures that ranged from 48-51F. The PIC stated they had been taken out of RIC an hour ago. EHS gave them 1/2 hour to have the items reach 41F or items would have to be discarded. VR required
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed jerk chicken sauce with cooked plant ingredients with date mark of 9/29. CDI PIC stated it was the wrong date, it had been made yesterday. PIC changed date with the express understanding that following inspections would mandate discard per rule requirements. Repeat
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 . |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
Yes |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed large gap in bottom of front door that would allow for insects and rodent entry.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.Observed fruit flies and a lot of evidence of rodents in the form of fecal matter along walls, on top of outlets, around equipment. No evidence of activity on food or food equipment or surfaces. VR required to ensure place has been thoroughly cleaned and pest problem addressed. VR |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 0 ppm sanitizer in sanitizer bucket. Repeat
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket with sanitizer on floor. |
|
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 torn gaskets in tall RICS. Repeat
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed non commercial grade chest freezers. They are in good working order. Will not deduct points for freezers. When freezer is replace, replace with commercial grade freezer going forward.
Smoker outside under awning has not been approved. Observed smoker in use and employee stated they use it to cook the chicken. No notation of approval on permit at this time. Smoker may not be used unless approved. Request for permitting has been placed. |
|
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 residue, mice fecal matter on table top and around knobs of hot holding unit in front. Observed residue, debris and buildup on shelving throughout facility. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 several torn, cracked missing tiles throughout kitchen. Door entry wall the dry wall is chipped and in need of repair or replacement and painting so that it’s easily cleanable. Observed holes in dry wall near floor throughout kitchen and prep area.
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed storage of equipment not in use and other items throughout facility not in use. Pieces of equipment not in use, shelf next to tall RIC with unused items, dishes not in use. Items need to be removed from facility. Repeat |