| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pf Observed knife stored in hand sink across from fryers. CDI: Removed. Observed cup in hand sink at waitress station. CDI: PIC removed. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a few insert pans stored as clean with stickers/sticker residue in dish area. CDI: Sent to be W/R/S. Observed immersion blender stored as clean soiled with food waste. CDI: PIC sent to be W/R/S. Observed two knives stored as clean above three compartment sink soiled with food waste. CDI: Sent to be W/R/S. REPEAT VIOLATION.
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside ice machine soiled with black buildup. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
18
|
1.50
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. -Pf Observed steak partially cooked/being held with pink inside. PIC stated product cooked to between 130F-145F, cooled, then reheated to 165F upon customer order. PIC provided SOP. EHS will check in with facility within 10 days to verify partial cooking procedures. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
**Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed diced tomato and queso fresco being held above 41F in make table. Product placed into unit between 10:30am-11am. CDI: PIC moved product to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling (37F, 40F). REPEAT VIOLATION.
**Points de-escalated due to significant improvements in cold holding. |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no reminder(*) on menu. EHS will check in with facility within 10 days to verify menu revisions made. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed a few dented cans stored with “good” product. CDI: Education provided and PIC relocated dented cans. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-204.12 Chemicals used to wash or peel raw fruits and vegetables shall meet the requirements of the NC Food Code and used according the products label. -P Observed vegetable wash solution low- 0ppm. Dispenser broken/unable to properly dispense. CDI: PIC placed work order during inspection. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several dishes wet stacked throughout facility in dish storage areas. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in freezer at nacho station. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 “lip piece” on ice machine soiled with black buildup. Observed food waste buildup on dunnage rack in walk-in cooler. CDI: Food employee cleaned. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
55
|
1
|
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 FRP bowed between back door and beer cooler door. REPEAT VIOLATION. |