| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
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PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf- Observed several risk factor violations during inspection. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on PIC duties. -1-
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
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8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee and PIC wash hands for less than 20 seconds. Observed food employee wash hands without using any hand soap. -CDI- EHS educated all on proper handwashing techniques and all rewashed hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. -P- Observed food employee handle raw shelled eggs and return to handle RTE ham without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on washing hands after handling raw food and food employee washed hands.
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -Pf- Observed food employee wash hands in prep sink. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on washing hands at handsink and food employee washed hands at handsink.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on using a barrier to turn off faucet and food employee rewashed hands. -2- |
|
9
|
0
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed food employee handle RTE chicken with bare hands. Observed PIC handle sliced cheese with bare hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on barehand contact and PIC discarded items. -0-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed items stored in handsink. Observed food employee and PIC using handsink to fill up water containers. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handwashing sink and PIC removed items. -1- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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- Observed raw sausage stored over RTE sausage, ham, and cheese in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.- Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in lowboy. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed cabbage stored over RTE slaw and potato salad. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over RTE bread, feta cheese, and onions. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
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 food employee handle raw eggs and return to handle RTE items without discarding gloves and washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on changing gloves when returning to handle RTE items after handling raw items and PIC discarded gloves, washed hands, and donned new ones. -1.5- |
|
16
|
0
|
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.- Observed food debris on slicer and knives stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
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 . |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed mashed potatoes, turkey, rice and yams HH below 135F at steam tables and steam cabinets. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -3-
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 |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep unit and WIC above 41F. Observed items being held on ice above 41F. Observed fresh garlic in oil mixture being held on line out of temperature control at 81F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air of prep unit at 47F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F and will hold unit on TPHC until repairs can be made. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -1.5-
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 |
3-501.17 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- Observed beets and mushrooms in prep unit with no date mark. Observed meatballs and gyro meat, and sausage in lowboy with no date mark. Observed 2 containers of marinara sauce and vegetable medley date marked 4/15 (discard 4/21), fresh garlic in oil mixture date marked 4/14 (discard 4/20). Observed turkey, country style steak, and navy beans in WIC with no date mark. Per PIC, items with no date mark were prepared prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items prepared prior day and voluntarily discarded items past date mark. -0-
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
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
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 written procedures for items being held on TPHC. -CDI- EHS provided PIC with form and assisted PIC with filling it out.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed no time stamp on raw shelled eggs and cranberry sauce being held on time. -CDI- PIC time stamped items. -0- |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. -Pf- Observed no asterisks next to eggs cooked your way under breakfast platters section and eggs your style under HOBO skillet on breakfast menu. -CDI- PIC corrected menus by adding asterisks at time of visit. -0- |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed no labels on 2 spray bottles. Per PIC, contents were degreaser and Lysol. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1- |
|
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- Observed cut salad cooling in WIC with lid. Observed spaghetti cooling in WIC in deep pan packed on top of each other. Observed items prepared today cooling in prep unit. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and separated items to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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. Observed squeeze bottles and container with white substance with no labels. -0- |
|
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 wiping cloth stored in sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. -CDI- PIC corrected concentration to 100ppm chlorine. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in use knives stored beneath microwave. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and PIC relocated items.
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 used for bread stored on handle of warmer cabinet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and PIC relocated items. -0- |
|
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 food debris and buildup inside of lowboy freezers and coolers. Observed cooking equipment in need of cleaning on sides and backs of equipment, especially in hard to reach areas. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required. -P- Observed no backflow prevention device at water supply with hose and sprayer connected. -CDI- PIC removed hose. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -1- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 floors in need of cleaning underneath and behind equipment in hard to reach areas. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink and food stored with retail items in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -1- |