| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC lacks food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - REPEAT - Observed two boxes of raw meat stored on drainboard of prep sink while cooked beef stew was cooling in an ice bath in the prep sink. Do not store raw meat and ready-to-eat food on the same prep sink. - CDI - PIC moved beef stew to walk-in cooler to continue cooling. No obvious signs of contamination present. - *NOTE: Points not escalated due to difference in nature of violation from previous violation noted. Full points will be deducted at next routine inspection if storage order violation persist.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 - Observed container of rice temp at 98F after cooling for more than 2 hours in the walk-in cooler. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded rice.
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 . |
|
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 rice cooling in a large, deep container not meet required cooling parameters. Observed beef soup and cows feet cooling in covered containers after being removed from ice baths. Do not cover items while actively cooling. Ensure items are stirred frequently or add ice in bags to aide cooling as needed. EHS recommends designating space in a freezer for cooling. - CDI - PIC uncovered items while cooling, incorporated active stirring, and voluntarily discarded rice.
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 various working containers of spices and condiments lacking labels. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. - REPEAT - Observed small single service cup used as scoop stored directly in container of tomato based sauce in walk-in cooler. PIC removed cup from sauce. Also observed knife stored between prep unit and steam table. Do not store utensils in this area due to inability to clean surface. |
|
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 residue on the lids of various containers stored in cooler drawers. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster lid open. Keep lids shut when not in use.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed heavy debris buildup inside of dumpster enclosure, with emphasis on the right side. PIC stated dumpster enclosure is shared with a neighboring facility who is responsible for the right side of the enclosure. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed employee belongings stored on in contact with dry goods on shelving. |