| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-103.11(D)(H)(I)(M) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf. Observed PIC fail to ensure food employees are properly washing hands as necessary, fail to properly cool foods to 41F or below prior to moving them to active units for use, fail to ensure units are properly maintaining required temperatures, and failure to ensure unapproved bare hand contacting is not being conducted. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 3/20 to assess update in active managerial control.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed PIC fail to wash hands before donning gloves after working with RTE food without gloves. CDI- EHS discussed handwashing procedures with PIC, PIC stopped task and discarded gloves before washing hands and replacing. *REPEAT*
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed food employees fail to use a barrier to turn off faucet after washing hands. CDI- EHS discussed using a barrier to prevent recontamination of hands, food employees rewashed hands. |
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P. Observed PIC plating sandwiches made for to-go order bare handed. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. EHS discussed the use of gloves when using hands as utensils.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed multiple TCS items held in standing 2-door reach-in unable to cool due to unit having an ambient temperature well above 41F. CDI- See item #22.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed shredded lettuce and raw ground beef temping above 41F in flip top. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in reach-in freezer. Observed standing 2-door reach-in cooler unable to cool or maintain TCS foods at or below 41F due to having an ambient temperature above 41F. Ambient temp read 48F on EHS thermopop, ambient thermometer of unit read above 50F, and increased to 70F when door was maintained open for short length of time. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS items not prepped within 4 hours. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 3/10 to assess status of standing Reach-in.
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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). SEE COMMENT BELOW.
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 .
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 cooked chicken wings being held in reach-in freezer without date marking. EHS discussed date marking of items prepped and frozen to be used on future date during previous inspection with owner Gus. CDI- EHS discussed date marking with PIC, PIC had correct date label marked on container. *REPEAT*
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
|
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 shredded lettuce prepped then placed immediately in flip top being actively used. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods, see item #22.
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 . |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed screening missing in places on outer opening behind wooden wall door leading to nook.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead crawling insects throughout establishment on floor and in gaskets of holding equipment. *REPEAT*
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. SEE COMMENT ABOVE. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed fries held under heat lamp directly under overflowing hood vent drip pan. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded contaminated fries. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employees wearing unapproved hand jewelry while handling RTE foods. EHS discussed wearing approved jewelry while working with food and equipment. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 fries trays maintained on top of heat lamp soiled with grease and food residue accumulation. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. *REPEAT* |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of standing reach-in units in disrepair. Repair or replace. *REPEAT*
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed heavily rusted shelving in establishment. Soiled cardboard being used as prep surface above heat lamp. Discard cardboard *REPEAT* |
|
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 racks to store equipment with residue accumulation. Observed gaskets of prep units with food debris, pest debris, and residue accumulation, bottom of reach-in freezer with debris accumulation, areas under grill with heavy accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT* |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing floor tiles throughout facility. Observed wall in disrepair near bathroom. *REPEAT*
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 areas under and behind equipment, and walls along cookline needing cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT* |