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15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) tray of raw shell eggs stored over one (1) bin of chopped ginger in sliding door reach in cooler. REPEAT.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) unwashed red pepper stored directly on relatively clean shelves of 3 door RIC. REPEAT.
CDI - Food employee reorganized storage order of sliding door RIC. EHS placed pepper in box with other unwashed produce. EHS has provided storage order guides for reach in units.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement from previous inspections; EHS observed storage order guides affixed to reach in units; fewer items were improperly stored and raw animal food hierarchy was properly observed in reach in freezer.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
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 Observed four (4) TCS, non date mark exempt food items (bean sprouts portions in 3 door RIC, and lettuce wraps in sliding door RIC) without date marks. Per conversation with PIC and food employees, these items had been prepared on the morning of inspection. CDI - EHS affixed date labels to these portions of food. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation due to some noted improvement ion date marking system. Items opened more than 24 hours prior were effectively date marked. Fewer items were undated throughout kitchen. EHS advises that large portions of food (Stored in large bins or bowls) be date marked, as they may last longer than 24 hours.
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 . |
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41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth held on waist of food employees and one (1) loose wiping cloth stored on prep table. CDI - Wiping cloths were rotated to soiled linens bin. EHS advises facility prepare properly concentrated buckets of sanitizer (bleach or 3 compartment sink QAC solution) to hold wiping cloths in between uses. |
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42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed one (1) employee peeling carrots strips using veggie peeler without first washing carrots. Rinse vegetables prior to cutting or cooking. |
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43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed one (1) container of peanuts with spoon stored such that handle was observed contacting food. CDI - EHS elevated stored handle without contacting food with bare hands.
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed recently heated water used to hold rice paddles next to rice cookers at temperature of 111F. CDI - PIC dumped water out of ricer paddle containers, such that paddles were stored dry. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.-C Observed open doors to shared dumpsters during inspection. CDI - Dumpster door were closed prior to returning to interior premises.
Note: EHS observed heavily damaged dumpsters stored at rear of facility, previously notated during inspections of facility and adjacent establishment. EHS advises PIC to contact waste management company to repair or replace heavily damaged dumpsters. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee lunch bag and jacket stored above plastic bags and dray goods in dry storage area.
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) employee lunch and one (1) drink stored above food held for resale in mini prep unit and reach in freezer respectively. CDI - EHS rotated food items down to lower elevation.
Note: EHS observed one (1) bowl of lettuce in water stored at lowest elevation of grill shelf. Per conversation with employees, this was a food employees lunch. EHS advises labeling food items held for employees and storing them below food held for resale. |