| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
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 food employee drinking coffee with an open lid in food prep area. - CDI- EHS educated food employee on using designated areas for eating and drinking. -0- |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel).-P- Observed two food employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds without soap. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on proper and handwashing and food employees properly rewashed hands. -0-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . |
|
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 food employee using hand sink to fill up a container. -CDI- EHS corrected employee on proper use of handsink. -0- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw eggs stored over RTE salsa in reach-in. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork uncovered and below 41F in RIC. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 beans cooked yesterday left out overnight to cool at 91F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
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- /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 sliced tomatoes in prep unit with no date. Observed house made habanero and salsa verde and cooked chicken with no date in reach-in. Per PIC, items were prepared 6/28. PIC properly date-marked items. **REPEAT** **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED**-3-
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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf- Observed ceviche in WIC with no consumer advisory on menu.
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf- Observed steak and eggs on menu with no asterisk to the footnote reminder. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P- Observed hotshot that states “residential use only” stored in can wash area. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- |
|
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- Observed beans cooked previous day cooling overnight on stove top at 91F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items and educated on proper cooling methods. **REPEAT** -1-
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
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
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. -REPEAT- Observed oil, water, flour and seasoning without labels. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. NOTE: Point deduction remains the same since the violations is low risk and static however if the violation occurs again during an inspection point deduction will increase. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 metal sheet pans stored on floor near clean equipment storage. -CDI- PIC moved pans to dish pit to be re-washed and educated on proper storage of pans. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving throughout facility.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacement.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed handles of cooking utensils heavily burnt. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture./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./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 AC vents in need of cleaning due to dirt buildup. Observed broken floor tiles throughout. Observed absorbent ceiling tile above WIC. Observed damaged and absorbent material on wall to wall junctions. -0- |