| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Large bowls and 4 knives stored in clean area found with grease/food residue on them. Also, mixer paddle used to mix raw chicken had heavy green buildup on it and it looks like it isn’t cleaned after each use. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Items moved to 3-compartment sink to be re-washed.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Lo mein in bus tub in walk-in cooler measured 63F at beginning of inspection. Lo mein still measured 63F after over an hour. CDI - PIC moved lo mein to 3 oven trays so it could cool faster.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
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 Lo mein in walk-in cooler measured 63F at 2:45PM. PIC stated it was cooked and began cooling around 1:30PM. Lo mein was cooling in deep bus tub. Use shallow pans to facilitate rapid cooling of TCS foods. CDI - PIC moved lo mein to sheet pans to continue cooling. 0 pts.
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 . |
|
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. Some dry ingredients (MSG, salt) were missing labels. 0 pts. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Cut and washed broccoli were put back into original box. Do not place washed produce or vegetables in original box. Place washed produce and vegetables in a cleaned and sanitized pan or cleaned and sanitized food-contact surface. |
|
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. Ice leaking in walk-in freezer onto floor. Rusted shelves in upright cooler. Replace/repair listed equipment. 0 pts. |
|
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. Cleaning needed on shelves throughout, inside refrigeration units, outsides of all cooking and holding equipment, and low shelves in kitchen. Establishment needs to clean more thoroughly and more frequently. REPEAT |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Old equipment observed outside back door (shelf, upright cooler). Other old and unused equipment and other non-restaurant items in dining room. Remove unnecessary items and store items in a manner that aids in cleaning. // 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. Grout between floor tiles has worn away throughout kitchen. Wall damage in dry storage room. Repair physical facilities where noted. // 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. Clean walls and floors throughout kitchen. Heavy dust buildup on wrapped conduit lines near hot holding equipment. Clean physical facilities more frequently. REPEAT |
|
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. Employee cell phone and keys observed on prep table. Store personal items in a separate area. REPEAT |