| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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. Observed a few scoops/ladles stored on clean dish shelving, in need of cleaning. Observed can opener attached to prep table with significant buildup on spike, in need of cleaning. CDI- dishes removed for cleaning.
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior of ice machine with black buildup, in need of cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed pasta that had just been cooked- cooling in the walk in cooler in large plastic cambro, thickly packed and covered tightly with plastic lid. EHS observed that pasta had only dropped 2 degrees in 35 minutes, not cooling at proper rate. CDI- pasta spread thin among sheet pans, left uncovered in walk in to properly 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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Observed multiple foods that had exceeded 7 day date marking limit, including cheeseburger soup marked 7-31, risotto marked 8/1. CDI- products voluntarily discarded during inspection. EHS discussed ensuring foods are not going past 7 day (including the day of prep/cooked) limit. REPEAT. Note: points left at half demerit value, facility is showing consistency in marking all TCS foods, needs to focus on rotation of products and ensuring 7 day date marking limit is adhered to.
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
|
0.50
|
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 Observed large batch of pasta still in cooling process, in walk in cooler in large, deep volume plastic cambro with lid secured, restricting proper air flow. CDI- pasta removed from container, spread thin among sheet trays and left uncovered to properly 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 . |
|
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 2x containers of seasonings with no label at cook line. |
|
41
|
1
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on the floor during inspection. REPEAT. |
|
42
|
1
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed facility not washing avocados prior to cutting, EHS observed stickers attached to outside of avocados, contacting inside of cut avocados. REPEAT. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers in need of air drying, stacked together wet. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust buildup on racks. Observed shelving being held up by floor tiles, shelving is broken at bottom support beams. Observed several pieces of equipment (ice machine, reach in unit, prep top unit) not functional, not in good repair. REPEAT. |
|
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. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with significant buildup, in need of cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed large ice machine no longer in use, not functional, used as storage for miscellaneous items. Observed low reach in unit not functional, used for storage of miscellaneous items. Remove broken equipment that is no longer used.
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 tiles throughout kitchen in need of grouting, water trapped between tiles, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. |