| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. -Pf-
Observed dented chili can stored with in-use cans. CDI - PIC removed can to sequestered area. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
-REPEAT-
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf-
Observed three buckets used for food storage with label residue. CDI - Food contact surfaces were moved to wash basin to be washed, rinsed and 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
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P-
Observed items in prep unit low boy at 47F. Ambient temperature of unit at 45F, and unit thermometer at 43F. TCS foods that were prepared just before start of inspection were cooled in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. PIC voluntarily discard TCS foods that were prepared and held in prep unit over 4 hours. PIC stated he will have prep unit repaired. EHS will follow up within 3 days.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
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-
Observed container of sliced tomatoes in RIC prepared yesterday without date marking. CDI - PIC allowed to date sliced tomatoes because product still within 7 days. In the future, the PIC may be required to discard food, per 3-501.18 (A), that is not dated or inappropriately dated in accordance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
28
|
0
|
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 bottle of degreaser in spray bottle without label. CDI - PIC labeled bottle. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. -Pf-
Observed bacon thawing on prep table. CDI - PIC moved bacon to WIC to complete thawing process. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf-
Observed facility without working thermometer. Replace thermometer batteries or replace thermometer. 10-day VR required. |
|
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 container of salmon patty mix without label. CDI - Per PIC, mix was made today. PIC applied label to mix. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container.
Observed spoon handle for potato salad stored in container. PIC removed spoon to sink for w/r/s. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Observed plastic containers wet-stacked. PIC moved items into self-draining position to dry. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.
Observed cutting part of can opener not readily removable. Replace can opener.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed RIF with broken lid and handle. Replace broken parts or replace freezer. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
-REPEAT-
6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed flattened cardboard boxes stored beneath rubber mats at grill line. Remove absorbent materials stored beneath cleanable and removable floor covers. |