| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed multiple trays of chicken cooked one day prior stored on a speed rack with no covering.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed multiple boxes of unwashed produce stored directly over RTE sauces. Repeat
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cut chicken in a flip top at 49F. After 46 minutes, there was no change in temperature. According to PIC, the chicken was placed in the flip top at 10 AM when prep started. Observed grilled onions held on the counter with no temperature control.Observed many items out of temperature between 43-44F in the WIC (see temp chart). PIC noticed that the WIC was not functioning properly around 11 AM and called the repair company. CDI- cut chicken was voluntarily discarded. Repairman was on site and fixed the WIC during inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded the grilled onions.
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
|
0
|
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 meatloaf with a discard date of 9/11 and mashed potatoes with a discard date of 9/13 in the WIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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
|
3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 no TPHC procedures on site for the fried onions that are held on TPHC. CDI- PIC placed a sticker noting the prep and discard time on the fried onions. EHS provided TPHC sheet to PIC.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
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 one sauce bottle and one container of bacon bits with no label. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple buckets of food stored directly on the floor in the WIC. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed no food employees in the kitchen wearing head coverings. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in the flip top with the stickers still attached. According to PIC, the avocados were stored as washed and ready to eat. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
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 the handle of the scoop in the flour bin contacting the food. |
|
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 rusted shelving in the WIC. Replace, resurface |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 buildups of food residue on the cooking equipment and on the inside surface of the flip top doors. |
|
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 open dumpster door. Observed food employee throw trash into the dumpster and leave the door open. |