| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. Certificates expired in 2025.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed PIC unable to answer questions related to required symptoms and illnesses. CDI- EHS discussed employee health with PIC, provided updated handout.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to assisting with prepping to-go trays. CDI- PIC had employee stop task and properly wash hands.
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to donning gloves. CDI- EHS discussed “when to wash” with PIC, PIC had employee remove gloves and wash hands before replacing. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed flip top with an ambient temp of 50F. TCS foods temping above 41F including raw shelled eggs, cut tomato, sliced cheese, and cut lettuce were voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 5/17 to assess flip top. *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 . |
|
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 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 salsa originally prepped 5/5. Baked chicken originally prepped 5/6. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed household use only can of RAID flying insect spray stored directly next to container of onions in back of house. CDI- PIC removed item to be discarded.
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed household use only orthene and ORTHO home defense being actively used in establishment. CDI- PIC removed items to be discarded. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed paper towels and toilet paper stored in toilet room uncovered and unprotected. EHS discussed leaving items in original packaging. |
|
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 walls under 3-comp sink needing to be cleaned.
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 baseboard needing repair. |