| 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 certified food protection manager on site during inspection. A CFPM arrived later on in the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed facility did not have a copy of the employee health policy or a way to show that staff have been trained. CDI: New employee health policy document provided and staff began being trained and signing policy. EHS also provided Send Sick Employees Home Now poster for display.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedures in facility. CDI: EHS provided PIC with vomit and diarrhea clean up poster.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed ceiling tile in the front of the facility with a drain hose leading to the handsink. PIC stated that they continue to have roofing leaks and this was the roofing company’s solution to ensuring no leaks occur over prep space. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days (4/19) to ensure that no wastewater is drained into the handsink and handsink is used only for handwashing. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
TCS foods shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41F or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature. P Observed lettuce cooling since 8:15am still above 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed lettuce and tomato in back cold well above 41F. Unit was not turned on. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. Unit was turned on and functioning properly. REPEAT VIOLATION Future violations of cold holding will result in a risk control plan and/or permit action.
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 shredded lettuce prepared today cooling in WIC in large containers, densely packed with lids stacked on top of other containers. CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods. Lettuce voluntarily discarded as it had been cooling longer than 4 hours. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live cockroach crawling on floor near bag in a box syrups. PIC stated that pest control came today and sprayed. Continue monthly pest control. REPEAT VIOLATION No flying insects seen today during inspection. Facility is maintaining an active pest control company contract and stated that they call them back out if they see any activity.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple of dead cockroaches inside of cabinets and hard to reach areas. Ensure these areas are cleaned regularly. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 significant food debris inside of cabinets and in back of house cooler drawer unit. Observed debris build up on gasket of deli display cooler. Ensure more frequent cleaning of areas. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed hose being used as a faucet at the prep sink. Hose falls down into the basin of the sink. Remove hose and replace with a faucet or other like device that meets code. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days (4/12) to ensure no backflow issues. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids on top of cardboard dumpster broken off and missing. EHS advised PIC to reach out to landlord or dumpster company to have dumpster replaced. REPEAT VIOLATION. All previous violations corrected. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 dusty vent cover near door to front kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection.
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 missing ceiling tile in front of walk in cooler. Observed several holes from old shelving in need of patching. Make areas smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement as only one tile is missing. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink and other personal items such as jackets on shelving of dry storage area above and commingled with retail items. -CDI- PIC relocated items. REPEAT VIOLATION EHS suggested providing a bin of some type on the lowest shelf for employees to place personal items during their shift. |