| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
11
|
0
|
Food obtained from approved source |
No |
No
|
No |
3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law.
Observed packaged ground beef in meat display case with no safe handling instructions. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw shell egg stored above vegetables and cooked chicken inside the meat market WIC.
CDI - Cooked Chicken was voluntarily discarded and storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 chicken stored above raw beef inside the WIC.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed unwashed produce stored above RTE chicken inside the meat market WIC.
CDI - Chicken was voluntarily discarded end correcting the storage order.
Establishment has a been out of compliance in previous 2 inspections, EHS Verification visit for storage order within 3 days. If the establishment remains out of compliance EHS will place on Risk Control Plan and permit action may be taken.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed the interior surface of the ice machine in need of cleaning. |
|
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 multiple pans of Menudo placed inside the WIC to cool overnight. EHS observed both pans of Menudo at 48F & 49F during inspection.
CDI - All items that did not cool properly were voluntarily discarded.
PIC educated on cooling hot foods in the coolest part of WIC and in more shallow pan.
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 . |
|
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 multiple pans of shrimp soup at 43F inside the WIC.
Observed milk at 44F inside RIC.
CDI - Both items were voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
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 no date marking on container of cerviche (Cerviche is fully cooked to 145) in prep unit.
CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
Observed salsa verde date marked with date placed inside I the prep unit, bulk container was labeled with different date.
CDI - EHS educated and salsa verde was date marked to match large/bulk container inside the 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://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
33
|
0
|
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 lettuce tightly packed in closed bucket cool from 78 to 76 in 60 min window.
CDI - Lettuce was separated into smaller, uncovered pans to rapidly cool.
Observed large pans of menudo placed in WIC overnight, that did not cool to 41F in 6 hour cooling window.
CDI - Item 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
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 food stored on the floor inside the WIF.
CDI - Removed from floor. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.
Observed unwashed avocados stored at prep unit for use. Stickers observed on avocados.
CDI - Avocados voluntarily discarded |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Observed rusted shelving inside Restaurant and meat market WICs. |
|
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 equipment throughout the facility in need of cleaning. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed WIF floor with lots of food and debris present. In need of cleaning. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
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 food stored in meat market WIC, on top of food for sale.
CDI - Personal food was removed. |