| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - Observed maximum hot water temperature of 72F at handsink near sushi area. Increase hot water temperatures at handsink to maintain at least 100F. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. - P - EHS determined through conversation with PIC that cutting boards at sandwich prep station are only cleaned once per day at the end of the night. Cutting boards are food contact surfaces and must be cleaned at least every 4 hours. - CDI - Education provided. PIC had employees wash, rinse, and sanitize cutting boards.
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 . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - P - Observed fried chicken and white rice holding below 135F (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F throughout facility (see temperature chart). PIC voluntarily discarded all items holding for more than 4 hours and moved remainder of items to walk-in freezer to quickly cool. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure all units holding properly at 41F or below.
*NOTE: Risk control plan to be implemented at verification visit for continued noncompliance with cold holding.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P - Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on food prep table. - CDI - PIC moved sanitizer away from prep table. |
|
29
|
1
|
Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan |
No |
Yes
|
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 - REPEAT - Observed no label on with date or holding time on acidified white rice upon EHS arrival. - CDI - Sushi chef properly labeled rice.
*NOTE: No point deduction increase due to previous issue being corrected. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items cooling in grab-n-go units. Do not cool in grab-n-go units. Utilize walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer to cool. - CDI - PIC moved items to walk-in units to quickly cool.
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 various squeeze bottles of condiments lacking labels. Label. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris buildup on sliding doors underneath sandwich prep area, on shelving next to oven, and on the sides of cooking equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed minor leak at faucet of three compartment sink. Repair. |
|
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 floors in need of cleaning throughout facility with emphasis in walk-in cooler and underneath cooking equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. |