| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). *Observed - Sliced Tomatoes, Shredded Lettuce and Cooked Asparagus prepped yesterday without date marking. *CDI - PIC had employee date mark items.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 - Cut Cantaloupe date marked 05/07-05/13 in WIC placing item outside of 7 Day date mark parameters. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 - Scrambled eggs held on TPHC without being listed on TPHC procedures. *CDI - PIC added item to TPHC procedures.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
Yes |
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 asterisk next to footnote. Provide asterisk. |
|
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 - Spray bottle of sanitizer without label to properly identify substance within. *CDI - PIC had employee label item. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Cardboard Box of Limes stored directly on the floor in WIC. *CDI - PIC had employee remove item from the floor. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. *Observed - Wiping cloth laid across rim of trash can. |
|
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. *Observed - Gasket to left flip top lowboy door tearing in need of replacement. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
*REPEAT* 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. *Observed - Employee toilet with leak in need of repair. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. *Observed - Low light intensity in WIC. Improve lighting for better visibility. |