| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
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 2 food employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use a barrier to turn off faucet. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on proper handwashing procedures and food employees properly rewashed hands. -0-
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 . |
|
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 raw tuna stored over RTE items in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0-
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 food debris on dishes stored as clean. Observed clean dishes stored in containers with debris. Per PIC, most items not in use. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. Remove any items not in use or ensure they are maintained clean. -0-
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 some items above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring items are not stacked too high at deli/sandwich prep area and items were placed in WIC or WIF to cool back down. EHS recommended deli case where meat and cheeses be adjusted due to small gaps in deli display case and a few items being observed above 41F. PIC stated these cases would be replaced when store received remodel. **REPEAT** -3-
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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). Observed mozzarella cheese improperly date marked: 1/19-2/18 (discard should be 1/25) and 2/3-2/20 (discard should be 2/9), items past date mark: mesquite turkey 1/27 (discard 2/2), pizza sauce 1/29 (discard 2/4) and pimento cheese 1/29-2/5. Observed no date marks on sesame and grilled chicken and pizza sausage in WIC. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking of mozzarella cheese (7 day item) and items voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
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 . |
|
29
|
0
|
Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan |
Yes |
No
|
No |
8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf- PIC not able to present variance letter for sushi rice. Facility had letter for Publix stores. -CDI- PIC obtained a copy. -0- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 sushi, salads, sliced cheeses and deli meats prepared today cooling in merchandising cooler/ grab and go cooler areas with lids, stacked on top of other items that were cooling. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and lids were removed and items placed in WIF to facilitate rapid cooling. -0.5-
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 . |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed avocados with stickers. Remove stickers prior to washing. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
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. Observed clean utensils stored in a container with heavy food debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- |
|
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 tops, sides and interior surfaces of equipment in need of cleaning throughout. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak below handsink. Repair. -0- |
|
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 dust buildup and splash on walls and paper towel dispensers, especially near handsinks and 3-comp sink. Observed caulking of 3-comp sink with dark microbial buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |