| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 1 of 2 soda guns behind the bar with black biofilm accumulation. Clean and maintain. -0- |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed compliance with exception to calamari cold holding at 51 F. CDI - Product transferred to the walk-in cooler to cooled down. 0 demerits due to notable improvement from previous inspection. -0-
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 |
3-501.18 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 pico de gallo being held for resale in the facility past 7 day requirement (12/9-12/15). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pico. -0-
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
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 caramelized onions cooling inefficiently after 30 minutes in the walk-in cooler. Product observed to be cooling in high volume/density inside of a 1/6 Size, 6" deep pan. CDI - Caramelied onions transferred into a 1/3 size, 6" deep pan and into the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling towards < 41 F. EHS observed temperatures decrease towards < 41 F after additional 30 minutes. -0-
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
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 several squeeze bottles at the prep line, cook line and pick up counter unlabeled. -1- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
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 sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor on the fry side. -0- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135 F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop being stored in stagnant water inside of a small plastic container beside the soft drink machine. -0.5- |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: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 accumulated debris and rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler. Also observed ice building on along the edges and front bottom door panel of walk-in freezer. -0.5- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 floor panel in the walk-in cooler lifting. Points scaled back due to improvement on repairs. -0.5- |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on deli patty/parchment paper (used to wrap food and or line serving baskets) on shelving designated for food service equipment. -0.5- |