| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed employee on cook line pick up container that had fallen on floor and continue prepping food. CDI- PIC stopped employee to have them wash hands before changing gloves. *REPEAT*
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P. Observed an employee working with raw food at grill then leave station to assist in prepping RTE food. CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash procedures and had employee wash hands before assisting further. EHS discussed methods with PIC. |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food debris in drain and basin of back hand sink by hot box units. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage with PIC. *REPEAT* |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed multiple employees wiping their soiled gloved hands off on cloth stored on prep table. Cloth was also being used to wipe down prep table and soiled utensils. CDI- EHS discussed glove usage with PIC and had employees change gloves and remove cloth from area.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed cloth being used to wipe off prep table and employees soiled gloves being used to wipe off the edge of plate with food on it. CDI- EHS observed that cloth had contacted food and had PIC discarded item. |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf. Observed no disclosure for items asterisked on establishment’s mainly used menu. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
33
|
0
|
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 beans cooling in ice bath during first 2 hours at a rate of .26F/min. CDI- PIC added more ice and had employee stir product.
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 (B) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed tilapia being thawed submerged but not under running water. CDI- PIC removed item from container to submerge under running water. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handles stored in direct contact with rice and dry beans in dry storage area. *REPEAT*
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils stored in water temping at 121F. CDI- PIC removed items from water to be refreshed. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water pooling at bottom of prep unit 1. PIC stated that he would put in a work order to assess unit for repairs. Observed shelving above grill area under hood system in need of repair. |
|
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 tiles on wall by flip top 1 cracked in need of repair.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed black build up and dust on ceiling tiles/fans throughout facility. |