| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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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. Upon arrival EHS observed some utensils and a cup in the handsink. CDI: Items removed. |
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed severely dented can of apple filling stored with items ready to eat. CDI: Item removed for credit. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed 1 pan of country fried steak, which comes in raw, in reach in freezer stored over okra and onion rings. CDI: Product moved to the bottom of the shelf. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement as this was the only storage order issue today. Future violations will result in full point deduction.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee at the dish area handle dirty items with gloved hands, rinse gloves off at 3-comp sink, and then move to handle clean dishes. CDI: EHS intervened and had employee doff gloves, wash hands, and don new gloves. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed stewed okra below 135F in steam table. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. All other items hot holding were in compliance.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed gallon of milk in reach in cooler continue to increase in temperature during inspection. Product is in use frequently. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. EHS recommends placing this product on TPHC during extremely high volume times. All other items in unit holding at 41F and below. Observed 2 - 2oz portion cups of chorizo over stacked in prep top cooler. CDI: product voluntarily discarded. All other items in facility that were cold holding were in compliance. REPEAT VIOLATION Future violations will result in a full point deduction.
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 |
No |
No
|
Yes |
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 potato salad and chicken salad with date mark of the day product was mixed, not the oldest ingredient was cooked. CDI: Dates corrected. Observed no date mark on salad mix or feta cheese in prep top. CDI: Lettuce date marked with bulk container date in walk in cooler. Feta date marked for yesterday when it was portioned, per employee. Observed ready to eat opened items in the walk in freezer including but not limited to ham, sausage crumbles, feta cheese, and sliced meats that were prepared by staff, portioned, and frozen with no date marks. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
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 . |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no symbol for “eggs your way” on special menu to denote consumer advisory. CDI: Consumer advisory symbol added during inspection. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
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 boxes of bacon thawing on counter. CDI: Excess bacon moved to walk in cooler. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 several containers of white powder and one white granular unlabeled. PIC identified items as powdered sugar and salt. Ensure proper lableing. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some dead pests in light fixtures in the kitchen. Ensure thorough cleaning of these areas and monitoring. Facility has a pest control company who makes routine visits in place. No live pests noted today. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed wet cloth stored directly in contact with lettuce. CDI: Cloth removed.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed peppers that were cleaned placed back in cardboard box. Ensure clean produce is moved to a cleanable container for storage. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 portion cup stored in container of old bay. CDI: Cup removed.
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 portion cup stored in container of blue cheese. CDI: Cup removed. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed tongs stored on side of shelf at breadings. Employee brushed by tongs contacting them with his arm. CDI: tongs removed. Ensure utensils are stored where they cannot be contaminated. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
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 clean linens in server cabinet stored commingled with employee items. Store employee items in designated area. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 employee bags stored commingled with single service items in dry storage. Ensure all personal items are stored in designated area. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 rusted shelving in areas throughout facility including in the walk in cooler, in dry storage, and at the dish drying area. Observed shelving lined with cardboard in dining room closet and one shelf in the dry storage closet. Observed wooden shelf for server trays no longer smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement from previous inspection as many approved shelf liners have been purchased. Ensure proper shelf liners that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, are used as necessary. Observed previously repainted shelves at the dish area peeling.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken gasket on walk in cooler door. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 one cutting board with deep cuts and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. CDI: Cutting board removed from use. |
|
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. Multiple non food-contact (NFCS) surfaces in need of cleaning; gaskets, top of ovens, side of grills, shelves, insides of coolers, microwave on the line, small crevices of dish racks etc. Observed containers holding clean items and lids of dry goods with food debris. CDI: Containers and lids removed and all items washed. REPEAT VIOLATION
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed heavy carbonization and build up on sheet pans and muffin tins stored as clean. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in dumpster.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed opened dumpster at the back of the facility. Needs to be covered. REPEAT |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 absorbent ceiling tile near 3-comp sink. Observed mop sink in need of repair where concrete is chipped and damaged. REPEAT VIOLATION
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed significant debris and grease overflow in dumpster pad area. Ensure frequent and thorough cleaning to prevent pest harborage. |