| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM during inspection. REPEAT.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed sticker residue on multiple food containers stored as clean. REPEAT. CDI - PIC removed containers to be re washed.
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed full tub of pizza sauce in WIC above 41 F. Pizza sauce was prepped on Monday and other items in WIC were 41 F or below. PIC stated that pizza sauce is prepared in mixer but not cooked. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pizza sauce.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items in prep top and low reach in above 41 F such as pepperoni, chicken, Italian sausage, ham, and mushrooms. PIC stated that items were placed in prep top before unit was turned on and fully operational. PIC was unaware of cold holding requirement for mushrooms. Ambient temperature of low reach in was 37 F. REPEAT. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. VR.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed tub of cut lettuce with no date mark. PIC stated that lettuce was prepped the day before. Observed open can of anchovies with no date mark. REPEAT. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded lettuce and anchovies.
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
|
1
|
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 pizza sauce in deep, covered plastic tub in WIC above 41 F. Pizza sauce was prepped on Monday, held in deep plastic container for 24 hours in WIC, then transferred to plastic tubs. REPEAT. CDI - PIC will change cooling methods to cool food more quickly. EHS discussed transferring pizza sauce directly to plastic tubs in shallow batches instead of holding for 24 hours in deep plastic container, using metal trays, and placing sauce in reach in freezer to cool food more rapidly. VR.
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 . |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink missing hot water handle. Facility is using locking pliers in place of missing handle. REPEAT. Points de-escalated due to different item observed. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 missing wall tiles above WIC. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Light intensity was measured at 1 - 4 foot candles in WIC. Provide at least 20 foot candles at a height of 30 inches inside equipment. |