| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw pork stored over RTE sauces in WIC and raw chicken skewers stored over RTE egg rolls in lowboy. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -1.5-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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 cooked sweet and sour chicken in WIF with no date marks. Per PIC, items were prepared 2 days prior. Observed rice noodles and dumplings in prep units with no date marks. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -0-
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
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf.- Observed housemade sauces containing cooked onions, and garlic oil mixture being held on TPHC but not included in written procedures. -CDI- Items added to TPHC form.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 no time stamps on raw eggs, housemade sauces with cooked onions, and garlic in oil mixture being held on TPHC with no time stamps. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0- |
|
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 egg rolls and raw beef cooling in deep containers, densely packed with protective covering, cooling at a low rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items were unstacked and removed protective covering to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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 . |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. -Pf- Observed thermometer not accurately calibrated. When tested in ice water, thermometer would not go below 34-35F. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed some squeeze bottles and sauces missing labels on line. -0- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some flying pests near dish machine/clean dish storage.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed gap in back door. Repair. -0- |
|
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 wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer less than 50ppm. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 wiping cloth bucket stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowl being used to scoop broccoli. Provide tongs, spoon, or other item with a handle and store handle above food. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
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 visibly dish stored on shelving with clean dishes. Observed clean cutting board stored on handles/faucet of 3-comp sink, contacting wall with visible debris . -CDI- PIC placed items at dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed some cracked multiuse containers and soup spoon. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak in WIC. Repair. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 buildup on shelving of WIC and where clean dishes are stored in need of cleaning. Observed large soy sauce containers used for storage of non TCS food with lots of buildup. Observed exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Observed exterior surfaces of canned goods with dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
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./6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed floors in need of repair due to not being smooth and easily cleanable, lighting not functioning due to water damage (per PIC), water damage on some ceiling tiles in dining area and hallway area of bathroom area and missing ceiling tiles in this area as well.
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 dust/debris buildup on ceilings and walls throughout. Observed floors and walls in hard to reach areas such as behind and beneath equipment in need of cleaning. Observed vents in need of cleaning due to heavy dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed little to no light in 3-comp sink area. -0-
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food stored above retail food in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. |