| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.
Observed hand sink reaching a max of 80F.
CDI - PIC corrected, temperature at 114F.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed hand sink in corner of prep area with no paper towel. |
|
14
|
0
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf
Observed multiple oyster tags with the last date not recorded.
CDI - EHS had PIC train staff on the importance of date marking for trace back purposes. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P.
Observed in use dish machine reaching a max temperature of 152F.
EHS 3 day verification visit required.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P.
Observed food employee rinsing slicer and not sanitizing equipment after use/ before use.
CDI - PIC was informed and slicer was washed with soap and water and sanitized properly.
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 . |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed brown sauces & marinara holding below 135F inside hotbox.
CDI - Moved to the stove top to reheat to 165F or above.
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 |
Yes
|
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 multiple TCS food items held longer than 7 days Chimichurri (x2) 4/18, Chipotle Sour Cream (x2) 4/19, Cooked beef (x4) 4/25 & 4/29, shredded Chicken 4/22.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items held longer than 7 days.
Observed slight improvement with amount of items held longer than 7 days.
No point escalation.
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 . |
|
29
|
2
|
Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf
Observed ROP Beef Loins labels with no date.
Labels should include date and instructions:
Maintain Frozen until use
Remove from bag to thaw. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf
Observed severely dented can commingled with cans for service.
CDI - Can was removed. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried.
Observed slicer being cloth dried.
CDI - PIC intervened and the slicer was cleaned, sanitized and allowed to air-dry. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed dumpster missing a drain plug. |