| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) (C)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) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands -P- Observed food employee wash hands and turn off faucet without using a barrier. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedures and food employee properly rewashed hands. **REPEAT** -2-
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 . |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed quaternary sanitizer above 400F at Starbucks. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper sanitizer concentrations at concentration was corrected to 400ppm. -0-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed popcorn chicken hot holding between 79-82F at consumer grab and go hot hold area. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. ** 3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 5/22/26 FOR COLD HOLDING GRAB AND GO/MERCHANDISING COOLER.** **FACILITY TO ONLY USE SPACE IN COOLER THAT IS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE (ITEMS IN FRONT OF UNIT WERE ABOVE 41F OR BELOW)** **REPEAT** -3-
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 |
3-501.17 (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)./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 half and half, coconut milk and skim milk in Starbucks with no dates. Observed no date marks on tuna, roast beef, ham, and turkey at sub make station. Observed no date marks on pizza, artichokes, sausage, and mozzarella cheese in pizza prep unit. -CDI- Per PIC, items in pizza prep and sub make station were prepared in last 1-2 days. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items at pizza prep and sub make station and voluntarily discarded milks. -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
|
0.50
|
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 raw chicken and cooked chicken cooling on large speed racks with plastic wrap around them. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and plastic wrap was removed. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 some flying pests especially near sushi rice, pizza station and near WIC door. Increased frequency of pest control recommended. -0- |
|
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 1 food employee engaging in food prep with bracelets and 1 with a wrist watch.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee at Starbucks with no protective head covering. -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 door not fully closing on 1-door lowboy @ Starbucks. Ensure to repair to avoid cold holding issues. During time of inspection, no cold holding violations observed. -0- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 food splash and other debris on walls behind equipment/in hard to reach areas throughout. Observed food splash on floors beneath fryers. Observed dust buildup on ceilings and light shields in deli area. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
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./6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed damaged walls near WIC door. Observed floors not smooth and easily cleanable, especially near 3-comp sink. Observed damaged ceiling tile. Observed baseboard coming off of wall by ice machine on Starbucks area. Repair or replace. **REPEAT** -0.5- |