| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf
- Observed employees not washing hands properly. Observed walk in cooler out for several hours and TCS foods maintained above 41 degrees F for several hours not monitoring logs completed for day per PIC.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee beverage in open container on prep table. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed food employee handle trash can then proceed to next task and food prep. Observed employee handle soiled equipment at dish machine then proceed to handle clean equipment without washing. CDI, employee rehashed hands. |
|
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 walk in cooler with ambient air temperature of 51 degrees F and all TCS foods cold held between 48-51 degrees F. No food temperature logs completed today and staff unable to determine how long food has been out of temperature and staff stated WIC felt warm in morning upon arrival. CDI, all TCS foods such as raw chicken, cooked steak, cut tomato, sour cream, salsa , pico, shredded cheese cold held voluntarily discarded and denatured. facility voluntarily closed and Maintenance in route. Verification required to ensure WIC operating properly and able to maintain TCS foods at required temperature.
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some flies in kitchen. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several metal pans wet stacked. |
|
45
|
1
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed disposable forks and utensils stored in containers but containers collecting heavy debris and soil. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC not matinaining TCS foods at required temperature. Maintenance technician in route to repair. Observed low reach in prep refrigerator with ambient air temperature of 56 degrees F. Maintenance on site to determine issue. EHS to follow up with verification |
|
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 general cleaning needed on shelving and no food contact surfaces. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 grease build up on floor underneath grill and shelving next to grill. Clean as needed. Repeat. General cleaning needed on floors and shelving. |