| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed washed and prepped veggies being stored below unwashed veggies during inspection. Ensure unwashed produce is stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of RTE foods.
0 pts.
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 |
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 cooked creole sauce, cooked collard greens, and cooked red beans cooling since 1/27/26 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Cooling method insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details.
CDI - All items voluntarily discarded.
1.5 pts.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed meatloaf baring a prep date of 1/19/26 in stove prep and deviled eggs baring prep date of 1/19/26 in WIC during inspection.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
1.5 pts.
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
|
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 cooked collard greens, cooked creole sauce, and cooked red beans cooling in WIC while in deep, covered plastic containers. Employee stated an ice bath and ice wand had been used at some point to aid the cooling process. All items had missed the cooling window.
CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. REHS provided cooling posters and alternative cooling methods.
0 pts.
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 |
No |
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.
Observed bins of flour and breading in back storage area not baring labels identifying their contents. Ensure all working containers are properly labeled to identify what they are storing.
0 pts. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed shelves in WIC heavily rusted during inspection. Observed various cutting boards with heavy damage to the cutting surface during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary.
Repeat. 1 pt. |
|
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 heavy food debris build up on shelving in WIC. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage.
Repeat. 0.5 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 low grout lines throughout kitchen during inspection. Repair necessary to preclude pest harborage.
0 pts. |