| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed two employees fail to wash hands before donning gloves to engage in food preparation. CDI - Employees were corrected through instruction. Proper handwashing procedures, including when to wash, were discussed with PIC. -2 points- |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed rear handwashing sink unable to exceed 90F. All other handwashing sinks were in excess of 100F.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed soiled ice cream scoop stored in rear handwashing sink. CDI - Ice cream scoop was removed and taken to three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. -REPEAT- -2 points- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed interior of microwave with heavy soil and food splash.
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed employee washing and rinsing ice cream scoop, metal food container, and ceramic food container without completing sanitizing step. Sanitizer was not available at three compartment sink. CDI - PIC was instructed to provide chlorine sanitizer at three compartment sink and to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and food contact surfaces. Chlorine sanitizer concentration was measured at 50ppm. -1.5 points- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P Observed raw shell eggs stored on cart in kitchen prep area. Inner temperature of raw shell egg was measured at 74F. PIC stated that eggs were removed from refrigeration for breakfast service. CDI - Eggs were moved to reach in cooler to rapidly cool to 45F or below. PIC has been instructed on proper cold holding temperatures for raw shell eggs. -1.5 points-
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
23
|
0
|
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 sliced ham prepared on 9/16/2024 with a discard date of 9/23/2024. PIC was instructed on correct date marking procedure with date of preparation starting day 1 of time/temperature window. Food is to be discarded after 7 days. CDI - Discard date was changed to 9/22/2024. All other date marking was correct in establishment. -0 points-
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in rear prep areas.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear door open during inspection. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing and reheating food without wearing a hair restraint. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |
|
43
|
0
|
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 ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Top of ice machine is not regularly cleaned and sanitized. CDI - Ice scoop was taken to three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC has been instructed on proper storage of ice scoops. -0 points- |
|
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 food debris, residues, and food splash on shelving under burners, on top of oven, and in gaskets of display coolers. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at three compartment sink. Establishment is using bucket to catch water. Repair leak at three compartment sink. -0 points- |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restroom. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |