| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed a pattern of non-compliance and failure of PIC to ensure employees are complying with the food code. VR needed 8-31-24
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed employee handle raw burger and change gloves without washing her hands. CDI EHS educated employee and she washed her hands.
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee leave her station and return and put on gloves without washing her hands. Also observed employees change gloves multiple times without washing their hands. CDI EHS educated employee and she washed her hands.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee handle raw chicken and not wash her hands before switching tasks CDI EHS educated employee and she washed her hands. REPEAT |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rice in cooker at 117F . PIC stated that it was left in the cooker from yesterday. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple tcs foods in the prep top above 41F. See temperature chart. The ambient air of the unit is 65F on the top and in the lowboy cooler. PIC stated that the items were put in the unit at 9:30 am. CDI All items were put in the WIC to cool back down. Also observed that the ranch packets sitting on the counter were above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed insect spray on shelf in storage. CDI PIC discarded. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-202.13 Properly locate insect control devices. Observed fly strips hanging over food in dry storage area. CDI PIC discarded |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep top unit not holding tcs foods at 41F or below. The ambient air is 65F on the top and the bottom. EHS spoke with the owner and he has another unit in storage that he will put in this afternoon. Facility will not prepare foods that require them to use the prep top until EHS has approved the replacement unit. Facility will only prepare fried foods. VR needed 8-4-24
Also observed WIC door not self closing REPEAT |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-301.12(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.-Pf Observed enlarge flour bin being used for chicken wings. The bin does not fit into the 3 comp sink. EHS advised to use a smaller container for the wings. VR needed 8-31-24 |
|
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 baseboards throughout the facility damaged or missing.
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 3 comp sink and 2 prep sinks detaching from the wall and in need of recaulking. REPEAT |
|
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 personal items on the shelf with single service items. |