| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handwashing sink near bakery blocked by a cart full of large boxes. CDI PIC moved cart. |
|
13
|
2
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed an open package of pepperoni with large amount of discoloration in the sandwich RIC. Package was opened 3/35/36. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed Quat sanitizer in the 3 comp sink at 0ppm . There were dishes being sanitized in the compartment. CDI PIC emptied the compartment and refilled with QUat sanitizer at 200 ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P Observed employee that was preparing sandwiches rinsing the knife with water at the prep sink behind her and reusing to slice sandwiches. EHS advised that she use a dry towel to wipe knife and that once water is introduced she must properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the knife. CDI PIC took knife to dish area and replaced it with a clean knife.
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 |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced cheese on the sandwich cutting board and large containers of mayo, ranch, and pepperoni in the sandwich RIC above 41F. PIC stated that the cheese was just cut. The pepperoni, mayo and the ranch were discarded. The ambient air of the sandwich RIC was 54F. PIC will put in a work order for today. EHS advised them not to use the unit for TCS foods until repaired. VR 4-19-26 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
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) 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 .
Observed an open pepperoni bag dated 3/25/26, cut chub of roast beef dated 4/8/26, and a cut chub of turkey with no date mark. CDI PIC verified that the turkey was cut today and he put date on it, PIC voluntarily discarded the pepperoni and the roast beef. REPEAT |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service containers stored unprotected with the food contact surface facing up. CDI PIC inverted containers |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed some sheet trays with large amount of what appeared to be rust from wear and tear.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the sandwich RIC not holding TCS foods at 41F or below. Unit will not be used for tcs foods until it is repaired. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 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 buildup and debris on floors around and under equipment of the kitchen and along the lower walls. |