| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P
Observed food handler turn off the faucet with their barehands after washing their hands. CDI - Food handler rewashed their hands and turn the faucet off with a paper towel.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . |
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P When EHS asked about a product and temperature the PIC touched the top portion of the food with their barehands. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the top position of the food. Education and discussion on no bare hand contact with the ready to eat foods.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsoap being stored in the warewashing handsink. CDI - PIC removed |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
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 scallops stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. All other refrigeration units are good with storage order, will keep at half demerits.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 cooked duck in the cooler drawers at a temp ranging from 59-85F. PIC stated that this was prepped this morning at 9AM and was in the process of cooling. Discussion on ensuring that the TCS foods reached 41F or below prior to placing in the refrigeration units. CDI - PIC removed and placed on a sheet pan to rapidly cool to 41F.
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
|
3
|
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 cooked potatoes and cooked beef in the low profile reach in cooler without a date. PIC stated this was prepped on Sunday. CDI - Allowed PIC to properly date mark. Observed roasted eggplant and roasted carrots without date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat
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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed salmon on the lunch menu offered undercooked without reminder. Verification visit required to ensure compliance in 10 days. |
|
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 beans removed from the can cooling in the walk in cooler covered. CDI - PIC removed the cover to cool rapidly. Observed just prepped cooked duck placed in a deep pan and into the cooler drawer without cooling properly. CDI - PIC removed and placed on a sheet pan and into the walk in cooler.
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 . |
|
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 once live roach crawl on the counter top table next to the salad prep top cooler. Contact your pest control to seek out the source. Cleaning is needed under ALL equipment along the floors and walls. Pest control did treat this past Sunday. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.Observed some food handlers without effective beard restraints and/or hair restraints. Provide. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal food pans wet stacked on the drying rack. Allow to air dry prior to stacking. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed all cutting heavily scratched and scored. Replace or resurface. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 gaskets on all refrigeration units accumulating food residue and debris. Clean and maintain. Observed interior of all refrigeration units in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed on ceiling panel missing in the dishmachine area and kitchen prep area. Replace.
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 floors and walls behind all cookline equipment and oven accumulating large amounts of grease and food debris. Clean and maintain to prevent attracting pests. Observed floors under refrigeration equipment, shelving, prep tables, etc. throughout the kitchen in need of cleaning. Clean to prevent attracting pests. |