| 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 -Pf EHS observed outdated vomit and diarrheal event poster. CDI EHS provided updated poster to give to PIC
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. EHS observed cabbage and string beans at 87f after an hour and 45 minutes into cooling process. CDI PIC reheated foods to restart the cooling process. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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
EHS observed tightly covered pans of cabbage and string beans cooling in reach in at 86f after an hour and 45 minutes of cooling. CDI Cabbage and string beans were put on stove to reheat to 165 and cooling process was re started. -.5 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. EHS observed a container of seasoning mislabeled as ground pepper. Points were not escalated due to severity. -1 Repeat |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed ants crawling on wall near hand sink area in kitchen. PIC states that landlord is in charge of pest control. EHS suggests pest control increases frequency of cleaning. -1 point |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed employee working with food without wearing hair restraint. -.5 points |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. EHS observed in use utensils stored in water below 135. CDI PIC heated water to correct temperature. -0 points |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. EHS observed several milk gallon containers being reused and filled with water. -.5 points |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. EHS observed a rice cooker and food processor that is unapproved. -.5 points |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P EHS observed a hose with a spray nozzle attached at the canwash. Only an atmospheric vacuum breaker was
installed. A backflow prevention device designed for continuous pressure is required if the spray nozzle will remain attached the
hose. CDI- the spray nozzle was removed from the hose.
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P EHS observed spray nozzle less than one inch of flood level. VR will be conducted within 72 hours. -1 point |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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.
EHS observed a hole in ceiling tile above reach in cooler. -.5 points |