| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf When discussing allergens, PIC was unaware of how to handle food when a customer states they have an allergy. CDI: EHS provided education about handling orders with allergen concerns. EHS will compile and provide additional handouts/ links regarding food allergens next week in an onsite visit.
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. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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. Observed slicer with significant dried food debris and build up along back of blade and near where blade touches top part of machine. CDI: Slicer was properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.
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 . |
|
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 Observed no date mark on fully cooked or ready to eat items in the reach in freezers including but not limited to chile rellenos, carnitas, and deli ham. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed no date mark on ready to eat items in the prep top cooler including deli ham, tripe, and hotdogs. PIC stated that these items are pulled out every couple of days from the freezer and held in the prep top until used. CDI: Items date marked with date removed from freezer. Observed mozzarella and queso fresco cheeses with no date mark in prep top cooler. Observed cut portion of queso fresco cheese in walk in cooler with no date mark. Observed salsa in reach in cooler for servers with date mark of 12/4 and 12/5 when salsas were made on 12/2 per large batch in the walk in cooler. CDI: Products were date marked with the date of prep. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 . |
|
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 some bottles of cleaners and air fresheners stored on shelf above sealed single service items in back storage room. CDI: Items relocated. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 metal pan of what PIC identified as oil unlabeled next to the flat top. CDI: Oil labeled. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving in dry storage closet and some in walk in cooler chipping. Observed plastic walk in cooler panel torn and damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed gasket on right door of 2-door reach in freezer in torn.
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed porous stone bowl for guacamole and porous clay cups for drinks in facility. CDI: PIC has agreed to remove the items from the kitchen for use. PIC stated that the stone guacamole bowls have not been used in a long time. Observed thank you bags being used for food storage in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. CDI: Bag use discontinued and clear food safe bags used. |
|
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. Observed dumpster and recycling bin with open doors. Observed doors open on dumpsters. This is a shared dumpster with the entire shopping center. |
|
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. Observed walls in dry storage closet with paint bubbling and peeling on exterior wall. Observed wall damage and paint chipping on interior walls in dry storage closet. Make walls smooth and easily cleanable. Observed one ceiling tile over the 3-comp sink area that is absorbent. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 20FC of light in prep area where slicer and prep sink near 3-comp is located. Provide at least 50FC of light due to employee safety and it being an area of food preparation. |