| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw sausage above ready to eat items in cold drawers. CDI - PIC rearrange storage order to prevent contamination.
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 heavy black and pink buildup in ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several items in the LB and Flip top cold items above 41(tomatoes, ranch, blue cheese, hot dogs, implosive patties, cheese, lettuce, etc.). PiC voluntarily discarded all items above 41. EHS will return by 3/26/26 to verify fliptop, and low boys are holding TCS foods at 41 and below. EHS will implementing a risk control plan if cold holding is not fixed by 3/26/26.
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 |
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 several items held longer the 24 hours without a date mark. PIC added appropriate 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 .
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) . Observed several items being hand longer then 7 days (3/16, 3/12, 3/9). Observed several items date marked today that was prepped yesterday. PIC voluntarily discarded items passed 7 days. PIC added appropriate date marking.
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 noodles cooling in WIF in dense portions with a cooling rate of .04. CDI - PIC portion out noodles on sheet tray for rapid cooling.
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 . |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed cheese sauce package being thawed in prep sink without running water or fully submerged. PIC moved sauce into bigger container in cold, running water. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed whipping cloth in 0ppm solution. CDI - PIC made new solution with proper ppm
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wet wiping cloths, stored on prep counter. CDI - PIC moved to sani bucket. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed equipment and utensils, stored as clean wet nesting threw out the facility . PIC stored items to allow for self air drying. |
|
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 handle broken off WIF door. Repair. |
|
51
|
2
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed sink at front and back 3 comp with leaking facet's. Observed mop sink leaking water on floor PIC stated they will having someone come out and repair. |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed female trashcan without a lid. |
|
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 emploee personal belongings (purse, jacket 2x) stored with food and clean food equipment. CDI - PIC moved times. |