| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed smothered chicken, yams and cabbage hot holding at front hot line and on stove at less than 135F. CDI - PIC stated products will be reheated to above 135F. All other TCS foods in line at or above 135F. Items reheated to 168F. -1.5-
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 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 salsa date marked 09/04/2025. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and stated this item was from the bar area. Work with the bar staff to ensure proper date marking. -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 . |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live insects near rear of facility at can wash. PIC showed EHS receipt of service for 09/23/2025. Increase frequency as necessary to rid facility of insects. REPEAT -2- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee working with exposed food while wearing bracelets on arm. Remove before working with exposed food. -0- |
|
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 wet nested metal pans on shelf near ice machine. Allow to air dry before stacking. -0- |
|
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 missing lamp covers in hood system. Observed leak at condenser in walk in freezer with drip pan underneath. Observed ice buildup at doorway of walk in freezer. Repair. -0- |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on outsides of front cabinets. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at bottom elbow of handsink near back door. Repair. -0- |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 broken wall tiles in kitchen near cooking equipment and holes in walls in women's restroom. Repair.
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 buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen and at front line. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. REPEAT -1- |