| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P REPEAT- 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- EHS observed two employees return from back of kitchen to front of kitchen. Don gloves without a hand wash. Observed an employee handle raw fish with a glove change to raw chicken prep with another glove change and back to raw fish prep without a hand wash. From raw food prep the same employee handle hard wood, donned gloves to prep RTE foods. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing after PIC educated food employees on when to wash hands. |
|
15
|
0
|
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- EHS observed raw steaks stored on top of RTE metal container of RTE ribs in flip top unit. EHS observed raw fish stored above RTE butter in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. REPEAT- EHS observed several metal containers stacked together with sticker residue left on them. CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit area to be properly cleaned prior to next use.
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 |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - EHS observed cooked ribs (flip top), chili (cold hold drawer), cooked rte sausage WIC), and ham chubs (wic) without dates. CDI- PIC was able to properly date 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 . |
|
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 - EHS observed cut lettuce, steaks, and mac n cheese all cooling form being pre portioned and placed into holding units without being cooled to 41F. CDI- PIC moved all items above 41F to walk in freezer to quickly cool.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - According to PIC raw salmon is received frozen and EHS observed item thawed completely without being removed from ROP packaging. |
|
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 several areas throughout the kitchen with small flies. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - REPEAT- Observed several employees preparing food and handling clean equipment with watch’s and bracelets on the wrist. NOTE: Point deduction has remained the same since the violation is low risk. However, If the violation is noted on the next inspection point deduction will increase. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. -REPEAT- Observed several stacks of metal pans stored together and still wet. |
|
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. - EHS observed cold hold drawers with broken and detached gaskets.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed several cutting boards on flip top and portable in need of resurfacing or replacement due to deep cuts and grooves. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed front hand sink damaged and water running from faucet when in use.
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P - EHS observed can wash hose not attached to the hose bib with a proper back flow prevention device. CDI- PIC removed hose and placed hose on hose bib with proper back flow prevention device. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed dumpster door not in use and left open. Observed debris and litter around dumpster area. |