| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Meat grinder blade had visible debris on it. Food-contact equipment and utensils shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Meat grinder put at 3-compartment sink to be re-washed. 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: 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
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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. Cut cabbage was prepared at 10:40AM according to PIC. At 12:30PM cabbage measured 70F. At 1:15PM cabbage measured 69F. Beans and cheese were prepared at 12PM according to PIC. Beans and cheese measured 54-60F at 12:15PM. Beans and cheese then measured 52-59F at 2:15PM. This rate is too slow for the food to reach 41F within 4 hours of preparation. TCS foods that are prepared with cold or room temperature ingredients must cool to 41F within 4 hours of preparation. CDI - PIC moved cabbage to shallow pans and placed in freezer. PIC also moved beans and cheese to shallow pans and placed in freezer. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Empanadas measured 44-48F in reach-in cooler. Cabbage in other reach-in cooler measured 45F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. PIC stated cooler with empanadas was cleaned recently causing the temperature to rise. The cabbage is also pulled out frequently to make pupusas. CDI - Both items placed in freezer to rapidly cool. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 Pico and beans in sandwich cooler were missing date labels. PIC stated they were prepared yesterday. CDI - PIC placed date labels on items. 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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf All empanada filling fillings are held using TPHC. Board had 9AM as start time. At 1:15PM employees were still serving from these containers. PIC stated 2 of the containers were from 9AM and the other 3 were placed on TPHC around 12PM. CDI - PIC placed time labels on items brought out at 12PM, and discarded the expired items. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 Cut cabbage cooling in very large container in upright cooler. Beans and cheese cooling in large, deep containers as well. Use shallow pans or smaller portions to cool TCS foods. CDI - Cabbage and beans and cheese moved to shallow pans and placed in freezer to continue cooling. 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 . |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Baking trays observed on floor. Store utensils at least 6 inches off the floor. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Establishment is re-using milk cartons to store prepared food. Do not re-use single-use or single-service articles. REPEAT |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Rusted shelves in upright cooler and in reach-in cooler. Replace rusted shelves. REPEAT |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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. Some floor damage in kitchen. Repair broken floor tiles. REPEAT |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee personal items stored against dry ingredients on shelf and 1 employee drink observed on prep table. Store personal items in a separate location. REPEAT |