| 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 no active managerial control with cooling procedures. Observed several TCS products cold holding improperly due to cooling procedures not being following prior to placing TCS foods in the refrigeration units. See Item 22: cold holding for more specifics
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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. Observed bin for clean utensils and squeeze bottles with some food debris. Observed squeeze bottles with some food residue. CDI - Bin and utensils were cleaned and sanitized.
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 . |
|
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 the following TCS foods above 41F:
Wing station prep top cooler: blue cheese crumbles, blanched fries (brought up from WIC today), and blue cheese dressing
Dressing station prep top cooler : ranch, blue cheese, bbq ranch, chipotle ranch
Upright reach in cooler: shredded mozzarella, chorizo
Pizza station low boy: three cheese blend
All prep top coolers ambient air were below 41F
**see temps in temp chart**
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the food above. Inspection revealed that this cooling issue and not equipment issue.
Compliance visit required to ensure compliance
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging without being removed from the packaging. PIC stated the grouper was thawed from yesterday. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the fish. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live roach in the front of the cookline. discussion with the PIC revealed that pest control treated yesterday. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knives stored in between refrigeration prep top cooler at the cookline. CDI- knives were removed. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed middle prep top cooler cutting board heavily scratched and scored. Replace |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the can of the can opener with accumulation of residue. Clean and maintain. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors under cookline equipment and shelving units accumulating food debris and grease. Clean and maintain. REPEAT |