| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed uncovered bus tub of raw fish stored on covered bus tub of cooked ground beef inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - Fish relocated to bottom shelf to prevent cross-contamination. -3-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed 3rd-compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0 P.P.M. Food utensils were submerged inside of solution. CDI - Chlorine added to achieve adequate concentration of 50 P.P.M. -1.5-
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. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed items inside of upright reach-in, prep top and walk-in cooler cold holding > 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the upright reach-in was malfunctioning. CDI - Products from reach-in and walk-in cooler voluntarily discarded due to being > 41 F after 4 hours, all other foods transferred to the walk-in cooler to cool down. Facility advised to discontinue using unit until repaired and holding less than 41 F. Facility has alternate refrigeration to use until repair can be made.***A compliance visit will be made to verify repair of unit. -3-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed no date marking on cooked ground beef and white rice inside of the walk-in cooler. PIC confirmed date of preparation. CDI - Ground beef date marked and white rice discarded due to the item being > 41 F over 4 hours. -0-
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
|
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 small roaches present during inspection. Recommend facility contact PCO.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects trapped inside ceiling tile above hand washing sink. Remove. -0- |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple damp wiping cloths stored on prep counter and directly on top of single service food foil sheets. Also observed wiping cloths being held in sanitizer buckets with < 50 P.P.M. chlorine. CDI - Wiping cloths removed, foil which came into contact with wiping cloth discarded; buckets holding solution discarded and remade with concentrations reading 100 P.P.M. -0.5-
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor underneath the 3-compartment sink. CDI - Bucket removed. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with stickers attached stored as clean at prep top. CDI - Avocados removed and properly washed. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee dry a knife with a cotton wiping cloth. CDI - Employee educated and utensil re-washed. -0- |
|
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 upright reach-in unit unable to maintain foods < 41 F. Also observed heavy ice accumulation inside of this reach-in unit. Foods inside of unit voluntarily discarded due to being held inside since 8 am. A compliance visit will be made to verify repairs. -0.5- |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed broken down card board box and heavy food debris on floor out back behind facility and surrounding facility’s grease trap.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed shared dumpster sliding doors left open.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed shared dumpster missing it’s drain plug. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed repairs needed on floor tiles underneath and in front of 3-compartment sink as well as corner wall below hand washing sink.***No points deducted due to different area observed. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal cell phone stored with goods on shelving unit above prep table. CDI - Device removed. -0- |