| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code. -Pf. PIC was unaware of correct concentration for quat sanitizer. CDI - EHS reviewed testing procedure with PIC.
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 ground beef stored over whole cuts of raw pork and raw steak in WIC. CDI - employee rearranged food.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed bell peppers stored over cut tomatoes and unwashed bananas stored over containers of sauce in WIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Wall-mounted sanitizer dispenser was not dispensing quat sanitizer at an adequate concentration. CDI - PIC contacted technician and dispenser was fixed during inspection.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food buildup on deli slicer underneath top blade cover. CDI - employee broke down and washed slicer.
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 . |
|
19
|
0
|
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P. Observed Brunswick stew reheating on stove at 145 F, 1 hour and 30 minutes after being placed over heat. Brunswick stew was still at 145 F at 1 hour and 40 minutes. CDI - PIC turned up heat and employee stirred stew until it reached 165 F before 2 hours. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed two large tubs of chicken in WIC above 41 F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. Chicken is cooked and cooled to 41 F then individually wrapped and placed back into WIC.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
23
|
3
|
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 bologna dated 2/16 and tub of Mac and cheese dated 2/16 in WIC. REPEAT. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food.
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 . |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -Pf. Steak on seasonal menu missing both parts of consumer advisory. CDI - employee added consumer advisory. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 tubs of cooked chicken from yesterday above 41 F in WIC. REPEAT. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food and will monitor temperatures and actively cool food if it is above 41 F. Chicken is cooled to 41 F then individually wrapped in plastic before being placed back into the cooler.
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 unlabeled squeeze bottles of water and oil at grill. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed ice accumulation on box of food under condenser in WIF. Shield food from leaks or remove food from underneath leaking condenser and contact technician to service unit. |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple containers and bowls wet stacked. REPEAT.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed employee phone stored on deli slicer. CDI - phone was placed on bottom shelf and slicer was washed. |
|
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 rusted shelving in WIC. Observed missing handle on microwave. Observed broken and improperly fixed handle on hotbox. Repair or replace equipment. |