| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed sanitizing rinse cycle of dish machine only reach a max temp of 154F measured by both EHS and PIC max/min thermometers. PIC submitted a service request for repair during inspection and ceased using multi-use utensils. PIC instructed staff to only use single use articles until sanitizing rinse cycle of dish machine reaches required temperature. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days.
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 several plates with build up being stored as clean on shelf below prep counter on cook line and on clean storage rack at dish area, also observed metal containers and one scoop with build up being stored as clean on another clean storage rack. PIC returned all items to be W/R/S. REPEAT. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed 9 covered containers of Mac and cheese at 51F cooling from previous night in walk in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all containers of Mac and cheese. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed a large bowl of corn muffin batter made with milk and eggs being stored at 57F on prep counter in back prep area. CDI: Employee moved batter to walk in cooler. |
|
28
|
0
|
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 a trash can full of alkaline floor cleaner being stored without a label near mop sink. CDI: PIC labeled trash can. |
|
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 9 covered containers of Mac and cheese at 51F cooling from previous night in walk in cooler. Also observed several containers of meat loaf cooling in walk in cooler at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all containers of Mac and cheese and moved containers of meat loaf to walk in freezer to rapidly cool. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 several working bottles of dressings and sauces being stored without labels in prep flip top cooler. CDI: Employee labeled bottles. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of shrimp being stored on floor in walk in freezer. CDI: PIC placed box of shrimp on shelf. REPEAT. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handles on grill drawer coolers on left side of cook line and duct tape being used to secure center panel of two grill drawer coolers on right side of cook line. Replace broken handles and remove duct tape from grill drawers. 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 build up on shelving used to stored soiled equipment and utensils and dust build up on vents above ovens in back prep area. Clean as needed. REPEAT. |