| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P EHS observed two packs of habanero peppers with white bacterial growth. CDI. PIC threw out the peppers. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. EHS observed raw chicken being stored behind raw beef in the low boy in the kitchen. CDI. PIC corrected the storage order issue. * REPEAT * POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. EHS observed numerous dishes being stored as clean with food debris on the food contact side. CDI. Dishes were moved to the three-compartment sink to be cleaned.
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. EHS observed two chicken filets being held hot at 119 and 123. CDI. PIC removed the two pieces of chicken for reheating.
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
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. EHS observed several foods in the Prep Top unit with temperatures over 41F. (Diced Tomatoes 45F, Sliced Tomatoes 43F, and Blue Cheese Crumbles 43F). CDI. PIC had foods quickly cooled down to 41F in the Blast Chiller.
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 . |
|
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 several foods prepared before opening that were above 41F (Diced tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, sliced tomatoes). CDI. Foods were moved to the blast-chiller. Foods were able to reach a temperature of 41F. EHS informed PIC that moving food into WIC instead of Prep Top, immediately after prepping, could be beneficial.
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
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
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 unlabeled spray bottle by the dry storage area. CDI. PIC stated that the bottle had water in it and put a label on the bottle. |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. EHS observed two boxes of food directly on the floor in the WIF, and observed two boxes of potatoes stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. CDI. PIC moved the boxes off of the floor.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf EHS observed several dented cans being stored apart from the dented can storage area. CDI. PIC moved the dented cans to the proper storage shelf. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. EHS observed ice buildup in the WIF on the floor. |