| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Upon arrival, PIC was not present in the facility. CDI: PIC arrived during inspection. |
|
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 large batch of egg rolls, chicken wings, fried chicken cooling over night in RIC units. Items were above 41F. Observed two plastic tubs of rice cooling over night on prep counter. Rice temperature was 68F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all items listed and proper cooling methods were discussed with PIC.
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 . |
|
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 Observed prepped batches of raw chicken and raw beef from yesterday with temperatures of 44F-45F. Observed lo mein in WIC from yesterday morning with temperature if 44F. CDI: PIC moved raw proteins to WIF to quickly cool and lo mein was voluntarily discarded.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed cooked proteins and cooked vegetables in Fliptop unit without date marks. PIC stated that proteins were cooked yesterday. CDI: PIC date marked items.
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 fried chicken, chicken wings and egg rolls cooling from yesterday evening in deep plastic covered tubs. PIC states that they cook the food then proceed to cover and put in RIC to cool. Observed white rice and fried rice cooling in deep plastic covered tubs on prep counters over night. PIC stated this is their usual method for cooling rice. CDI: Cooling methods discussed with PIC and items voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed cloths lining metal pans that were holding spring rolls. CDI: PIC removed cloths. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed one knife stored between prep unit and wall and another knife stored in a damaged slit area of prep table. REPEAT. CDI: PIC took knifes to dish washer area for W/R/S. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 some absorbent ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. REPEAT. |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee beverage being stored inside tall reach-in unit above food items. REPEAT CDI: PIC moved beverages to area away from food and utensils.
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee aloe Vera gel being stored on top shelf over food items in tall reach-in unit. CDI: PIC moved aloe Vera gel to a designated area for employees. |