| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed food employee wash hands and did not use paper towel as barrier, when turning off the faucet to prevent contaminating hands again.
CDI - EHS intervened and Employee washed hands properly. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed cart with prep items blocking the hand sink near the soup prep area.
CDI - Cart was removed. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed unwashed produce above prepared, sliced onions.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged. |
|
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.
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 .
Observed multiple metal pans, stored as clean, with food debris still present on the food contact surface.
CDI - Pans were moved to dish pit to be w/r/s.
Observed cheese slicer, stored as clean with cheese residue on food contact surface. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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
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 .
Observed Macaroni noodles held longer than 7 days.
CDI - Voluntarily Discarded.
Observed boiled eggs with the incorrect date mark.
CDI - Eggs dated 3/6 prep, should be 2/6 prep date.
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
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 .
Observed cooked mushrooms and crab cake with no date marking, prepared the previous day. Lettuce in Standing RIC with no date marking.
CDI - The correct date marking was added. Lettuce was voluntarily discarded. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed butane torch stored on top of cutting board.
CDI - Butane torch was removed. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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
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 .
Observed lobster sauce cooling at a rate of 0.05F inside the blast chiller.
CDI - Blast Chiller temperature was decreased to promote rapid cooling.
Observed tomatoes, pasta, lettuce cooling with lids/plastic wrap inside the blast chiller and the WIC.
CDI - All items were uncovered to promote cool air flow. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in between use and not inside sanitizer.
CDI - Wiping cloths were removed. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed multiple stacks of pans stacked wet.
CDI - Pans were separated. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Observed trash and boxes on the ground in dumpster area. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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.
Observed missing soap dispenser, Employees have to manually pick up & pump soap container.
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 build up and accumulations in hard to clean areas of the floor throughout the kitchen. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination.
Observed employee phone stored above prepped table containing items actively being prepped.
CDI - Phone was removed. |