| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed a container of raw beef stored directly above containers of RTE foods, such as fried chicken and egg rolls) inside the reach-in cooler.
CDI: PIC corrected storage order to prevent contamination.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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.
Observed the blade of one knife soiled with visible food debris, stored on the clean knife magnetic strip.
CDI: PIC removed the knife to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized.
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 . |
|
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 a container of spring rolls that were cold holding above 41F in the reach-in cooler (see temp chart). PIC stated that they did not have many orders of it today and was not recently taken out of the cold holding unit.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spring rolls.
Observed a container of cut cabbage held out at room temp near the make line, temping above 41F (see temp chart). Facility does not have any TCS food items on TPHC. PIC stated he brought out the container from the WIC at 11:30AM (two hours prior to the EHS’ observation).’
CDI: EHS allowed PIC to move cut cabbage into the WIF to rapidly cool down.
*Note: No other TCS food items were observed out at room temp.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed one unlabeled spray bottle stored underneath the food prep table in the kitchen. PIC stated the bottle is chlorine sanitizer.
CDI: PIC labeled the spray bottle to easily identify and prevent contamination. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed non-TCS food product being stored inside a 5-gallon Kikkoman soy sauce container. PIC stated it is their seasoning they add for their rice.
CDI: PIC labeled the container as “rice seasoning” to easily identify. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice.
Observed a container of cooked rice noodles submerged in water. PIC stated the noodles were prepped yesterday.
CDI: PIC drained the water out of the noodles to prevent contamination.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf
Observed four bottles of red wine vinegar stored in a shelf inside the female restroom. PIC stated they are not using these bottles and need to return them to their supplier to get credit back.
CDI: PIC removed the bottles after EHS explained food cannot be stored in the toilet room, even if they are being returned, and to have a separate area for items needing to be returned. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf
Observed one metal whisk damaged and protruding stainless steel parts out from the handle, stored hanging on the clean dish rack. Observed one rubber spatula with a heavily chipped food-contact surface, stored hanging on the clean dish rack.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded both utensils.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed heavy ice buildup on the ceiling inside the WIF near the fans. Observed rusted bottom shelf underneath the food prep table in the kitchen. Observed the partition wall of the prep sink next to the hand sink in need of re-caulking or replacing. Observed rusted shelves on the dry storage rack.
Call repairman to check out the WIF, replace rusted shelves throughout, and replace/repair partition wall of prep sink. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.16 (A) Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing.
Observed two handwashing signs (one in English and one in Spanish) posted at the 3-compartment sink.
CDI: EHS explained why this could mislead employees to think they can wash their hands at the 3-compartment sink, and PIC removed both handwashing signs. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 heavy oil buildup in the hood vents. Observed interior walls of cold holding units needing to be cleaned.
Increase cleaning frequency.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a small water leak at the 3-compartment sink.
Repair water leak. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
Observed a numerous amount of personal items that are not necessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, stored throughout the facility. Facility only serves carry-out orders and does not do dine-in service anymore, but still an egregious amount of personal items are stored throughout the front area where tables and chairs are placed, in the hallway leading to the restrooms, and also inside the restrooms.
Remove any items not necessary to operation and maintenance of the facility. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed multiple containers of employee food items commingled and stored above food items for sale inside the reach-in cooler.
CDI: PIC moved employee food items to prevent contamination. |