| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels inside dispenser at hand washing sink near 3-comp-sink. Observed paper towels in dispenser near hot holding units however; paper towel dispenser was not function properly. CDI - PIC gave EHS papers to dry hands.
REPEAT
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed dirty food containers and wiping cloth inside hand washing sink near hot holding units and EHS observed employee rinsing food containers inside hand washing sink. EHS educated employee on the proper usage of hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC moved items out of hand washing sink. |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed six cartons of buffalo and spicy chicken wings in hot holding unit below 135F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded six cartons of chicken wings.
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
|
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed sliced American cheese without any form of date marking in low boy cooler. PIC was unsure of when the packag was opened. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of sliced American cheese.
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 .
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 open boxes of whole milk and French vanilla date marked past 7 days at dispensing unit. Boxes were date marked 02/25/25-03/11/25. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both boxes. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed three secondary spray bottles with clear liquid without any identification. CDI - PIC discarded liquid in all three bottles. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probe thermometer on hand. 10-Day VR verification required. |
|
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 employees without any form of hair covering. PIC stated they will obtain hair nets and hats. |
|
41
|
1
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in handwashing sink. CDI -PIC removed wiping cloth from hand washing sink. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open box of single service pizza boxes stored on the floor. CDI - PIC removed open box off the floor. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot holding display case not functioning properly ambient air of unit was measured at 120F. PIC was unable to change the temperature of the unit. PIC placed work order. EHS instructed PIC to keep unit out of use. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 dark color food splash and debris on the ceiling above near 3-comp-sink. Frequency of cleaning should be increased. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items being stored on top of beverage boxes near 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC moved all items to desk area. |