| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink below 50ppm of chlorine. CDI - PIC added more chlorine and is now at the correct concentration of 100ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
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 frijoles prepped at 10AM, see temp chart, did not meet parameters, CDI - PIC discarded the frijoles and properly educated the PIC on cooling methods and the capacity of the facility.
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
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several pans of cooked TCS foods asada, chorizo, etc. in the the upright cooler in the other space of the building all above 41F and made over 2-3 days ago. PIC voluntarily discarded. VR to ensure compliance within 3 days. Walk in cooler in other space is not functioning in which the owner stated they are going to repair. Facility has another functioning walk in cooler and is utilizing cooler designed for bottled products only for cooling. Explained to the PIC why they cannot use these units to cool and cold hold and to use the other walk in cooler.
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed asada and frijoles not datemarked in the reach in cooler. PIC stated these were made yesterday, Facility has a datemarking system. CDI - allowed the PIC to properly date mark.
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
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed added seating is negatively impacting the facilities capacity to properly cool and cold hold. The facility has two walk in coolers, however one of the walk in coolers is not functioning and the facility is utilizing 2 upright coolers for cooling and cold holding in the other space which are made only for pre bottled products only. PIC stated they are going to repair the other walk in cooler. VR to ensure compliance, will need to limit cooling and cold holding until walk in cooler is repaired. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed uncovered foods in the walk in cooler, these foods were already cooled and cold holding properly, cover to prevent contamination. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowl used a scoop for the shredded lettuce in the reach in cooler. CDI - PIC removed. Provide a scoop with a handle to prevent touching the READY to EAT food with your bare hands. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household black chest freezer being used to store TCS foods made in the facility. Provide commercial equipment. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jackets handing on the rack that hold clean dishes. REPEAT |