| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed some lack of control of kitchen processes as evidenced by improper cooling of prepped foods and improper cold holding temperatures. CDI: EHS provided PIC a copy of the Food Safety checklist.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed bowls with food debris stored as clean, and Tongs with food debris stored as clean. Observed lids and utensils stored as clean with food debris and crumbs present. CDI: Items removed for washing.
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 ice machine in street level kitchen with pink build up near chute. |
|
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 meat, cheese and fruit trays cooling in reach in cooler with 45 min left to cool prior to sale for an in house catered party. With 15 min left prior to sale, product was still at 50F. CDI: Product placed in reach in freezer to rapidly cool. EHS recommends using walk in cooler with trays uncovered or preparing and serving product within 4 hours and holding items on TPHC. TPHC procedures must be pre-written and product must be removed within the 4 hours from when prep starts. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement as this was the only cooling violation documented today.
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 . |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed curry and beer cheese holding in steam table below 135F. CDI: Products rapidly reheated on stove to over 165F. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed prep top cooler for salads holding items above 41F. PIC stated that he checked the temperatures of product this morning and items were below 41F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. Remaining items placed on TPHC using procedures already in place. REPEAT VIOLATION VERIFICATION REQUIRED Facility has had the gasket replaced, however gasket is not holding in place correctly and is making it where the door does not seal all the way. Have gasket properly installed. EHS recommends more frequent temperature checks of food in units. If upon verification, the unit is not in good repair, a risk control plan or permit action shall occur.
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
|
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 veggie burgers in prep top cooler date marked for 5/8. Observed sausage rolls from 5/7 in reach in. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 .
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 no date mark on pico, pasta, caramelized onions, or goat cheese in prep top coolers. CDI: Pasta and pico date marked for yesterday when they were prepared. Remaining 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
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 wings cooling while tightly wrapped on sheet pans in the walk in cooler. Observed meat, cheese and fruit trays cooling in reach in coolers. CDI: Trays vented to cool properly. One tray placed in reach in freezer due to proximity of needing to sell for a party. Observed pasta cooling in deep covered container in the walk in cooler. CDI: Lid removed. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one dead cockroach in basement near liquor room.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies present near back door in basement. EHS recommends increasing pest control frequency. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut lemons in prep top cooler with stickers remaining. |
|
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 split gasket on tall single door reach in freezer near ice machine. Observed gasket on salad prep cooler doors not remaining installed to allow cooler to function correctly. Observed standing water in expo cooler and in 1st prep cooler on the left side of the cook line. Observed salad cooler prep top lids damaged and white part separating from top of lid. |
|
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 gasket on short reach in freezer with build up. Observed build up under hot expo line shelf. Observed build up on shelving in main walk in cooler and on speed racks in main walk in cooler. Ensure more frequent cleaning. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing floor tile on the line in front of fryer and low and missing grout between tiles on cook line and in doorway to salad area. Observed significant ceiling damage and microbial growth on ceiling from leak at bottom of the stairs near walk in cooler. Observed dusty ceiling tile vent covers near 3-comp and dish area. REPEAT VIOLATION
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed standing water near back door in basement. Ensure that water is not from a leak, and when heavy rains occur, that area is kept dry. |