| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
1
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf - Observed a dented can of pimientos to be stored on the shelf amongst wholesome cans.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed a case of raw shelled eggs stored on a shelf in the WIC directly above containers of sauces and unwashed vegetables. REPEAT.
CDI - EHS educated staff on the importance of keeping eggs and other raw meats below vegetables and sauces. Eggs relocated to lower shelf.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed an insert container of NY coleslaw at a temperature of 47F in the small opentop across from the kitchen hotbox. PIC stated it was prepared earlier today.
- Observed a large bucket of coleslaw at a temperature of 47F in the WIC with a date mark of 7/10 on it. PIC stated not having it out for prep today and it was out of temperature for an unknown amount of time.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the coleslaw from the WIC. NY coleslaw in the opentop moved to RIF to rapidly cool.
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P - Observed an insert container of calamari in the small opentop by the WIC with a date mark and TPHC label of 7/10 12-2:30pm. PIC stated it should have been discarded at the end of the time stamp.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
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 a canister of butane fuel stored not the prep table across from the fryers.
CDI - PIC moved to lower shelf. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 the 5 white bulk storage bins below the prep area/meat cutting area to not be labeled as to their contents. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed the ice scoop to the wait station ice bin to be stored with the handle in direct contact with the ice inside.
CDI - Scoop removed
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. - Observed the scoop in use to scoop rice out of the rice cooker to be stored in a container of 80F water.
CDI - PIC removed scoop and dumped water. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
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 the lower prep shelves of the prep tables at the cookline to be rusted. |
|
55
|
1
|
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 the floor tiles throughout the kitchen to be damaged. REPEAT. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. - Observed an employee meal from “Chick-fil-a” to be stored on the top shelf of the hotbox in the wait station area.
CDI - Employee meal removed. |