| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
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 no hand drying method used or made available at handsinks used by establishment at majority of food prep stations. CDI- PIC had food employee place napkins at each station while establishment awaited paper towels.
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 .
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed multiple food employees fail to use barrier to turn off sink after washing hands. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC to discuss with food employees to prevent recontamination of hands. |
|
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 majority of handsinks being used to dump drinks and food items. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee begin process of cleaning items and pointed out “do not dump” poster. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed establishment currently awaiting replacement dish machine due to history of disrepair. PIC stated establishment is currently using 3-comp sink and has moved back to single-use only articles. PIC to inform EHS when new unit is installed for assessment and approval. During inspection active dish washing was being done while sanitizer was testing at 0 ppm, and without way to stop solution from draining during process. PIC was able to provide stopper and replace container of quat sanitizer reading above 150 ppm. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 10/30 to assess operating procedures and dish machine installation updates.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener blade needing cleaning. CDI- PIC removed item to be w/r/s.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed 2 out of 4 walk-ins with an ambient temp above 41F while storing TCS foods. PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods held in unit for more than 6 hours and removed remaining TCS foods, within parameters, to walk-in cooler in good repair. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 10/30 to assess status of walk-in units.
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 . |
|
24
|
3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed several TCS food items at each station being held on TPHC without being marked in accordance with approved procedures. CDI- PIC discussed procedures with station employees and had correct time marked on sheets held in folder. *REPEAT* |
|
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 heavy presence of drain flies in dish pit area. PIC stated orkin has been present for maintenance and plans to install wall zappers. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Observed several metal pans being wet stacked on racks in dish pit. |
|
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 walk-in units in disrepair. Heavy ice build up on unit’s fan observed leaking onto floor. Gaskets needing repair on walk-in unit closest to walk-in freezer. PIC placed work order during inspection. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed establishment without quat sanitizer test kit. CDI- EHS provided strips to be used until order is received. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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. Observed handles of cooking and hot holding equipment needing cleaning. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink near salad bar without cold water functioning properly. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed handsinks needing cleaning throughout establishment. |
|
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 cleaning needing around baseboarding, under and behind equipment throughout kitchen. |