| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed large metal equipment stored inside handsink near the WIC.
CDI - Large item was removed. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed multiple containers of Brunswick stew, greens w/ ham, potato salad, raw bone-in chicken, raw chicken tenders, raw ground beef, held above 41F (42/43F) inside the WIC.
EHS 3 day verification required.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 food items (Brunswick stew and greens w/ ham) sent delivered/made from Moorseville location on 5/9. Food employee re-panned food items on 5/13 and placed 5/13 on the date mark/label.
CDI - Kitchen manager was able to determine the date that the food items were first prepared and the proper date mark was added.
Observed cooked chicken wings stored in LB cooler with no date mark.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
Observed fried chicken wings cooked and placed on 4 hour TPHC hold. No time stamp was added to white board to indicate the discard time.
CDI - Proper time was added to the white board. |
|
29
|
1
|
Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan |
No |
No
|
Yes |
8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf
Observed final reheat for HH on ROP pulled pork dating back to 2025, all final reheat temperatures are 175F everyday. The facility was made aware that per the HACCP plan the BBQ should be reheated within 2 hours to the proper temperature and temperature should be taken when pulled from the water. EHS spoke with facility on taking temperature when pulling the ROP meat from the water and to record accurate temperature.
(Ex. Previous visit EHS observed RH not reaching 165F, during visit on 5/13 ROP meat was observed at 181F.)
Logs should be maintained and accurate.
EHS 10 day 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 cut lettuce cooling inside WIC 1 in large plastic covered bucket (11:07 AM). Cut lettuce was observed at 45F at 12:25 PM.
CDI - Lettuce removed from the large container and placed in smaller containers for rapid 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 . |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed single service items stored on the floor in outdoor dry storage.
CDI - Removed from the floor. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.
Observed very rusted straining utensil.
CDI - PIC discarded. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
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 dumpster doors open. |