| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at hand washing sink beside cooking equipment. CDI - PIC placed roll of paper towels at hand washing sink. 0 pts. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. House made picante salsa measured 45-48F (2 containers). PIC stated it began cooling last night. Use blast chiller or ice bath with frequent stirring to cool TCS foods after cooking. CDI - PIC educated on cooling and salsa was discarded. REPEAT
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Cole slaw (46F), pico (50F), and lettuce (62F) in sandwich cooler top measured above 41F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved items to walk-in cooler as he thought they warmed from lunch rush and everything in bottom of cooler was below 41F so it was working.
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) 1 pan of yucca had date label of 7-3. PIC stated the yucca was cooked Sunday and the employee did not change the old date on the pan. CDI - PIC put Sunday's date on pan. 0 pts.
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 Picante salsa measured 45-48F and began cooling yesterday. Use blast chiller, or ice bath with frequent stirring to cool large batches of food. CDI - PIC discarded salsa. 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 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. 2 live roaches observed on floor during inspection. Keep premises free of pests. Increase frequency of pest control visits if pests are still present using current pest control frequency. 0 pts. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Utensils on line were stored in room temperature water. Do not store in-use utensils in water unless the water can be maintained at 135F or above. 0 pts. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Most refrigeration units and freezers have torn gaskets. Replace torn gaskets. REPEAT |
|
56
|
0
|
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. Employee personal food container stored directly on top of restaurant food in walk-in cooler. Store employee food separately from food for customers. 0 pts. |