| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf
Observed PIC not able to demonstrate knowledge of cooling processes and methods or answer questions to EHS regarding food safety establishment properly .
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC not certified. CDI by instruction .
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed uncovered employee drink on prep area. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) 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). -P - Observed PIC not vigorously rub hands for required time then turn faucet off with bare hands after handwashing. CDI, employee rehashed hands.
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 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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.
Observed steak and chicken cooling in hot holding warmer unit according to operator. Observed 2 tightly covered deep containers of recently prepared tomato cooling in prep refrigerators. Cooling temp of tomato was 63 degrees F at 11:08. 2nd cooling temperature remained at 63 degrees F with no change. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and tomato relocated to shallow uncovered pans and placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Cooling parameters and proper cooling equipment discussed with PIC. CDI, chicken and steak placed on grill to reheat to greater than 165 degrees F.
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 . |
|
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 chicken hot held in warmer on main prep line at 124 degrees F. CDI, chicken reheated to greater than 165 degrees F.
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 . |
|
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 steak and chicken cooling in hot holding warmer unit according to operator. Observed 2 tightly covered deep containers of recently prepared tomato cooling in prep refrigerators. Cooling temp of tomato was 63 degrees F at 11:08. 2nd cooling temperature remained at 63 degrees F with no change. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and tomato relocated to shallow uncovered pans and placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Cooling parameters and proper cooling equipment discussed with PIC. CDI, chicken and steak placed on grill to reheat to greater than 165 degrees F.
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 |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 1 dead cockroach near handwashing sink. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 1 sanitizer bucket testing below 150ppm. Observed wet wiping cloth used to stabilize cutting board. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-service cups stored in containers but containers collecting debris and soil. |
|
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 light out under hood. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed no color indicator supplied with quat test kit. Vr to ensure facility had proper test kit to accurately measure sanitizer concentration . |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed sides of cooking equipment accumulating grease and in need of cleaning. Observed heavy grease buildup on chip storage bins. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 build-up under and behind equipment on the front line. More frequent cleaning is recommended. EHS advised PIC that these areas could create pest harborage. Repeat. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
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. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep area. |