| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed wet towels stored in hand sink. CDI-PIC removed wet towels from hand sink.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Did not observe paper towel at back hand sink in area where 3 compartment sink is located. CDI-PIC provided paper towels |
|
15
|
0
|
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 an unwashed box of mushrooms and unwashed box of tomatoes over ready to eat tripe. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 can opener stored clean with black debris on blade of can opener. CDI-PIC relocated can opener to 3 compartment sink
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed cleaning needed to remove brown buildup starting to accumulate in ice machine. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed no date mark on shredded chicken in low boy and a date mark of 2/11/24 on thawing tripe in low boy. PIC stated tripe was pulled from, freezer today. CDI-EHS provided education on dating items with a new date label once removed from freezer, PIC labeled tripe with today’s date and discarded shredded chicken with no date. -REPEAT- repeat violation could warrant a risk control plan for date marking.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
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 a large box of half cut raw chicken sitting on prep counter and unattended while PIC prepares other food items on the grill. Raw chicken was observed at 58F and within 15 minutes the temperature had not changed now was raw chicken actively being cut or prepared. CDI-PIC relocated chicken to reach in cooler for rapidly cool chicken. -REPEAT- |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed no lid on sugar in bulk storage containers. -REPEAT VIOLATION- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing food without a hair restraint. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken or damaged gaskets on prep top cooler doors, Replace gaskets. Observed chipping paint on non-food contact surface of slicer. -REPEAT-
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rust staring to accumulate on dish rack shelving. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 grease build up on exteriors of cooking equipment and in prep cooler. Observed cleaning needed in coolers and gaskets to remove food and other debris from coolers and gaskets. Observed cleaning needed on dish rack shelving above mini reach in cooler and at large dish rick across 3 compartment sink to remove grease and other debris from shelving. Observed cleaning needed inside of both microwaves to remove debris. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 damaged floor tiles throughout facility.
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 unfinished dry wall where 3-door coolers/freezers are installed. Wall is not smooth and easily cleanable. -REPEAT-
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed standing water beneath air conditioner in added on room. -REPEAT-
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 cleaning needed on floor throughout facility and in walls near flip top and hand skin. -REPEAT- |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
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 some wall damage under handsink to left of prep top. -REPEAT- |