| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
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 open employee drink stored on shelving with dry goods and ready to eat foods. CDI - Employee drinks were discarded. -0 points- |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in rear of kitchen. CDI - Paper towels were provided. -0 points- |
|
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 pastor, chorizo, and chicharron in walk in cooler cold holding at temperatures between 45F - 51F. Observed ham, hot dogs, queso, and diced tomatoes cold holding in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 44F - 53F. CDI - Pastor, chorizo, and chicharron were all made day prior and discarded. Items in flip top cooler were moved to walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -REPEAT- -3 points-
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 barbacoa with date mark of 2/9. PIC stated that barbacoa was made day of inspection. CDI - PIC corrected date. -0 points-
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
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 . |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken, and raw beef thawing on shelf at ambient room temperature. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, thawing as part of the cooking process, or thawing completely submerged under running water with a temperature of 70F or less. CDI - Items were taken to walk in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados stored in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached. Make sure to wash avocados prior to use making sure to remove stickers and sticker residues. -0 points- |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stacked metal pans with pooled water (wet stacking). CDI - Stored metal pans were stored in a manner that facilitates air drying. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 cardboard used on shelving in establishment. CDI - Cardboard was removed. -0 points- |
|
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. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 broken tiles in establishment with pooled water. Repair/replace tiles. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |