| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drinks and uncovered employee beverages stored on prep tables and over equipment . |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P - Observed food employee touch face but did not wash hands before proceeding to handle clean equipment. CDI, employee washed hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed containers of food blocking access to handwashing sink. CDI, items removed to provide accessibility to handwashing sink. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed bag of carrot stored on raw chicken in walk in cooler. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 lo mein in deep container cooling from prior day at 48 degrees F and raw chicken mixed cooling from previous day in deep covered containers at 53 degrees F. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded. Repeat. Observed deep bus tubs of chicken cooling in kitchen. At 1:37 chicken was at 124. At 2:02 chicken was at 119 degrees F. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters. CDI, and proper cooling methods discussed with PIC.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
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 hot held at 122 degrees F. CDI, rice 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 |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed cabbage and shrimp at 58 degrees F and tofu at 64 degrees F. Observed egg wash at 60 degrees F. operator contacted refrigeration for maintenance of flip top as unit not holding TCS foods at required temperature . Verification required to ensure calibration of flip top prep refrigerator . Repeat. Risk Control Plan to be requested if facility is in violation of cold holing next inspection as several inspections had risk factor violation. 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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 lo mein in deep container cooling from prior day at 48 degrees F and raw chicken mixed cooling from previous day in deep covered containers at 53 degrees F. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded. Repeat.
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. Observed several containers of spices and oils not labeled. Repeat. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed tongs stored on handwashing sink and ice scoop stored inside soiled holster in between uses. Repeat. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 several damaged and broken floor tiles. Repeat. |