| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
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 employee not on break eating over prep station, drink on prep area. CDI-food removed and staff washed hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handsinks throughout reached 85F after continuous running. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed RTE vegetables stored below unwashed vegetables. CDI-through discussion
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cheese on ice bath > 41F. Discussed with PIC that ice must meet the top of the food. CDI-will discard after 4 hours.
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 . |
|
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 cooked noodles with a discard date from yesterday. CDI-noodles voluntarily disposed of.
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed lobster sauce thawing in bath. Thaw under cold running water, under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process. |
|
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. Repeat-Observed live German roach in kitchen. Provide regular pest prevention |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed raw salmon stored without lid, debris from shelf above had fallen into fish. Keep food covered. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed staff prepping with bracelets. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled container. CDI-holder sent to dish area. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked containers |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at 3-comp and hand sink in wait area. PIC stated that the sink will not be repaired. Note: there is another hand sink < 15 feet away without obstruction. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 tiled flooring throughout kitchen in disrepair. Tiles cracked or missing with standing water. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed lighting < 10 ft in WIC and WIF. Replace burnt bulbs or replace fixtures that don’t work. |