| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed 3 dented cans of artichokes. CDI: Cans removed to be discarded. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed raw sausage stored over pancakes in walk in cooler. CDI: Products rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
18
|
0
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-401.14 (A) - (E) Follow the procedure, per the NC Food Code, for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods. -P Observed grill marked chicken and salmon in walk in cooler with no labels. Product was documented appropriately otherwise. CDI: Labels provided stating “raw must cook to 165F” and “raw must cook to 145F”.
EHS and PICs worked on procedure for ensuring that the final cook temperature is recorded and retained for non-continuous cooking logs. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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. Observed clam chowder cooling in deep covered container from last night in walk in. Observed soup cooling from last night in walk in not permitted for Social Kitchen. Observed grits cooling from last night in reach in cooler. CDI: All items voluntarily discarded.
For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . |
|
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 cheddar cheese and cooked asparagus in reach in cooler above 41F. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. Observed cooked potatoes in reach in cooler at 70F. Product had been held on the counter when breakfast was being prepared. CDI: Product rapidly cooled in walk in cooler. If product is not placed back into refrigeration immediately after use, it must be held on TPHC. Observed several items held in walk in cooler in “old bakery” for facility. Coolers are leased to Red Salt (which is closed/not operating). This is unapproved storage space for Social Kitchen. Products were above 41F as walk in air temp was 51F. CDI: Products voluntarily discarded. Improvement from previous inspection, as most items in permitted space were in compliance. Previous coolers have been repaired, and items from previous inspection on TPHC were on TPHC properly. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed hot breakfast items were not listed on TPHC form. CDI: Items listed on form.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf - Observed lox salmon on menu as bagels and lox and on a Benedict with no asterisk. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
EHS reminded PIC that due to having no asterisks on egg items that are made with pasteurized eggs, if pasteurized eggs were unavailable, the item would have to be fully cooked. |
|
33
|
0
|
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 Observed soup cooling in deep, covered lexan. CDI: Soup voluntarily discarded and chef will do a training with the prep cook today.
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed incomplete labels on salads and sandwiches in grab and go cooler. CDI: Items removed from the cooler.
3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed no allergens on salads and sandwiches offered in grab and go cooler. CDI: Items removed from the cooler. |
|
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 frozen condensate buildup on exterior of packaged foods in walk in freezer. Observed apples stored in rack on breakfast buffet unwrapped. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed wrapped apples in grab and go cooler with stickers remaining. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket for walk-in freezer in WIC unit #4 with ice buildup occurring. Repair or replace gasket to prevent ice buildup. REPEAT VIOLATION PIC stated that they have a quote for the walk in door but it has not yet been approved.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed domestic refrigerator in Le Meridien Lounge kitchenette. |
|
55
|
0
|
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 water damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage area and damaged floor tiles and baseboards in various locations throughout facility. Repair or replace all damaged tiles/areas. Observed mop sink is pooling water as the drain is above where the base of the sink is. Fill concrete in the area to ensure water is drained. REPEAT VIOLATION PIC has gotten quotes for the above projects. |