| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for these types of events. CDI - Provided PIC with NC Food Code Changes and guidance via email. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
6
|
0.50
|
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 a pack of cigarettes in a clean dish bowl at the prep line. CDI - cigarettes were removed and had a discussion with the PIC regarding the proper place to store to prevent contamination. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salsa’s stores on the counter at ambient air temperature. PIC stated that during the lunch rush they place these out. PIC would like to place these on TPHC. CDI - Provided TPHC form and filled out on site during the inspection. PIC placed time stamp on the salsa’s in pitchers. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 cheese dip in the reach in cooler date marked for 11/15, product was expired. Observed pico in the reach in cooler not date marked, PIC stated this was prepped yesterday. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Allowed PIC to date mark pico. Improvement in datemarking. For more information on date marking: half demerits. please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed employee vitamin supplement stores with equipment and foods on prep line shelf. CDI - PIC removed and relocated. |
|
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 cheese dip cooling in the walk in freezer not actively being stirred. Observed just prepped cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler covered. Observed shredded cheese just prepped covered in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC uncovered the cheese and tomatoes. Cheese dip was stirred to allow for rapid cooling. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards scratched and scored. Replaced prep line cutting boards.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed sheet pan damaged in the center off the pan. Replace. |
|
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 exterior of equipment and under door handles of cooler drawers accumulating food and residue. Clean and maintain. |
|
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 the floor tiles in front of the mop sink is deteriorating. Observed missing coving tile around the mop sink area. Repair. |
|
56
|
0
|
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 aprons stored on the dry food shelving. |