| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 chicken being stored above raw eggs during inspection. CDI - PIC moved chicken to appropriate location.
0 pts.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 raw beef cooling from ambient since 12:00pm in WIC holding at 58F at 2:35pm. Beef was still maintaining 56F by 3:55pm. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
Repeat. 3 pts.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed all TCS foods in protein prep unit holding above 41F during inspection. Ambient in unit 43F. PIC stated items had been in unit since 10:30 am. Unit assessed around 2:10pm. All out of temperature foods voluntarily discarded, maintenance contacted during inspection. Facility to store all TCS foods in working prep unit until maintenance is on site. 72 hour VR required.
1.5 pts.
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 |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
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 cut cabbage and opened package of dumplings in veggie prep not baring label indicating their date of preparation or opening. CDI - PIC was able to verify when they were opened or prepared and labeled.
Repeat. 1.5 pts.
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 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 cooked noodles being cooled in top portion of veggie prep unit, raw beef being cooled from ambient in a deep, covered container in WIC, and cooked shrimp being cooled in a deep, covered container in protein prep during inspection. Beef was not cooling hastily. CDI - Shrimp was moved to WIC. Beef missed cooling window and was voluntarily discarded. EHS coached PIC on proper cooling methods, and emphasized that prep units are not meant to cool foods from hot.
Repeat. 1 pt.
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 various containers of foods being stored in unlabeled bottles or containers. Ensure all working foods are labeled to identify its contents.
0 pts. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed various roaches throughout facility during inspection. More frequent or thorough pest control necessary.
0 pts. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused.
Observed various single use items being used to store or dispense foods during inspection. EHS coached PIC on proper utilization of single use items.
0 pts. |
|
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 various floor tiles cracked or partially missing throughout kitchen area during inspection. Repair or replacement needed.
Repeat. 1 pt. |