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R=Repeat Violation | |
VR=Verification Required | |
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| Violation Item
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15
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0
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Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw ground beef stored above ready to eat cheese dip and shredded cheese in reach in cooler. CDI - Storage order was corrected. -0 points-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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23
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1.50
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Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed red salsa, spinach dip, spicy salsa, and black beans with date marks that exceeded 7 day window. Items were marked with 8 day window. All other TCS foods were properly date marked. CDI - PIC was instructed that date of preparation is day one and advised to educate employees on proper date marking to obtain date marking consistency. PIC allowed to re-date TCS food since food had not exceeded 7 day window. In the future, the PIC may be required to discard food, per 3-501.18 (A), that is not dated or inappropriately dated in accordance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) -1.5 points-
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 . |
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33
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0.50
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
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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 tightly covered and stacked metal containers of shredded lettuce cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Containers were uncovered and unstacked to allow cold air to circulate in food. Ice was also added to lettuce. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
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 . |
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35
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0.50
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Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed packages of crab meat thawing on prep table at ambient room temperature. CDI - PIC was instructed on proper thawing methods. Crab meat was taken to walk in cooler to continue thawing under refrigeration. -0.5 points- |
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44
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0
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
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No |
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed bus tubs on drying rack with pooled water (wet stacking). -0 points- |
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45
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0
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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
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No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use plastic food ramekin used for scoop in spice mix. Replace single use item with a utensil that is durable, smooth, and easily cleanable. -0 points- |
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47
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0.50
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Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
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No |
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed plastic scoop used to scoop tortilla chips with a broken handle. Discard scoop.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard being used on shelving on chemical storage shelf and underneath food ingredients in dry storage area. Discard cardboard and/or replace with item that is non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |
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