| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink on the food prep table during active food preparations. Relocate the drink to prevent cross contamination. -0.5- |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and recontaminate them by turning off water supply without a barrier. Employee then transitioned into handling gloves for food prep. CDI - Employee coached and demonstrated proper hand washing practices. -0- |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed hashbrowns hot holding at 72 F in the steam well. CDI - PIC instructed food handler to reheat product > 165 F. -0-
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 |
3-501.18 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 the following expired foods being held for resale: Black beans, feta cheese, white american cheese and roasted corn. Prep date labels read at 10/27 and 10/30. CDI - Reviewed FIFO procedures with PIC and PIC voluntarily discarded all expired foods. -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. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 high density of stacked portioned bags containing sliced chicken cooling at a 0-1 F degree change after 30 minutes on a speed rack next to the door in the walk-in cooler. Freshly baked muffins were placed directly underneath and also cooling at the same time. See temperature observation chart. CDI - PIC divided sliced chicken in to smaller batches on to two sheet pans and placed sheet pans further into the walk-in cooler. EHS observed temperatures begin to decrease towards < 41 F after 25 + minutes. -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. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scooper used for peanut butter in container of water temping at 95 F behind the front counter. CDI - PIC removed utensil to be w/r/s. Discussed using single use utensils at front counter. -0- |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Facility currently has qt san test strips while using sink & surface sanitizer. PIC contacted Ecolab rep who delivered compatible sample test strips for sink & surface product during today’s inspection. PIC placed order for extra supply with ETA of Wednesday 11/12/25. -0.5-
Verification is required. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at 3-comp sink left fixture. Repair the leak. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
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 non-functional sandwich prep unit stored at back kitchen. Remove. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
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 and small speaker stored on the food prep table along side single service containers. -0- |