| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in establishment with certified food protection manager.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink being blocked by equipment and utensils. Maintain handwashing sink at all times.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels for drying. PIC added paper towels for hand drying.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand sink storing dirty dishes. PIC moved dishes out of hand sink. |
|
11
|
1
|
Food obtained from approved source |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P Observed intact with hair, whole cow leg and foot in WIC from unknown source. PIC stated they were given hooves by vender not for sale. CDI - hooves were denatured with bleach and voluntarily thrown in dumpster.
3-201.11(B) Food prepared in a private home may not be used in a food establishment.-P observed, homemade beef patties and baklava without temperature control stored in front house casing. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed meat grinder for sausage making unwashed with meat inside from three days prior. PIC stated they store equipment in walk-in cooler without cleaning and meat still inside until customer request. PIC stated they may only use it once a week. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded meat and moved equipment to 3 comp for washing. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 all meat in grab and go case tightly rapped cooling not changing temperature . CDI - PIC moved to WIC for rapid cooling.
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
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flys in food preparation areas. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 food stored on the floor in WIC and WIF. CDI - PIC placed items on shelves to prevent agent contamination.
3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P- Large buckets of olives are available for customers to dip their own container of olives. CDI PIC removed olives from self surface to walk-in cooler. PIC will contact Mecklenburg County plan Review to discuss self-serve options to update permit. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed meat grinder with torn gasket and rusted. The middle shelf of the refrigerated case for packaged meats was operating at 42F. All other shelves were measuring <41F. The PIC was to contact their refrigeration repair technician for solutions. All meat was moved to the top and bottom shelf until repaired.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed meat grinder not ansi certified. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak in hand sink piping. Fix leak. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door with lid opened.
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed wast on ground out side of dumpsters accessible to insects and rodents. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items in walk-in cooler raw meat for customer sale. CDI - PIC rearranged prevent contamination. |