| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed an employee make multiple trips to walk in cooler and return to prep foods without washing their hands in between.
Observed team member recontaminate their hands by turning the faucet off with their bare hands.
CDI- REHS made PIC aware and PIC educated team member. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed PIC attempt to use hand washing sink for filling up cup to calibrate thermometers.
CDI- REHS educated during the inspection on proper uses for food thermometer. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety -
Observed raw shell eggs stored above cake icing inside walk-in cooler;
CDI- raw shell eggs properly stored during inspection.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P
Observed dry wiping cloth being used to store on top of cooler.
CDI- Removed during the inspection. PIC educated. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P.
Observed tongs being used to grab receipts also be used to turn tortillas on the grill.
CDI- PIC was made aware during the inspection and tongs were moved to only use for grabbing receipts, while a spatula was provided to to flip the tortillas. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
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
Observed multiple items misdated, multiple dates, or without a date present. Items included beef found in walk in cooler and salsa in reach in display case.
CDI- Items were correctly dated during the inspection by PIC. Continue to take steps with team members to ensure foods are being properly dated.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
Observed some items such as salsas held past expiration date and chicken in reach in cooler. Both were dated 12/22. Remember date holding times start on the date food is opened or prepared and held for next day use.
CDI- Discarded during the inspection.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging inside of walk in cooler thawing with the packages completely sealed. Ensure that items are being properly thawed with slits in packaging under refrigeration, as part of the cooking process, in the microwave immediately cooked, or under running water that is 70F or less and completely submerged.
CDI- Packages of tilapia were opened during the inspection. |
|
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 one container of salt in a secondary metal pan without common name attached.
CDI- Labeled during the inspection. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed handles making direct contact with uncooked beans inside of bin.
CDI- PIC removed during the inspection.
-Repeat 1.0 pts |
|
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 clam shell trays left open- ended during the inspection.
CDI- REHS educated PIC and inverted during the inspection. |
|
47
|
0
|
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 absorbent basket being used for tortillas. Basket does not meet clean ability rules due absorbent nature. Discontinue use. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.16 (A) Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing.
Upon arrival, observed team member attempt to wash their hands inside of hand washing sink.
CDI- PIC redirected team member on how and where to properly wash hands. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P
Observed can wash sink with hose attached with water under pressure.
CDI- Hose drained and sprayer was removed during the inspection. REHS educated manager that can wash sprayer shall be removed after each use of backflow prevention device will be needed to prevent possible contamination from occurring. |