| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
1
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Repeat- Observed dripping employee drinks stashed in microwave. CDI-relocated to break room. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed staff sweeping floor then move onto distributing food. CDI-discussion with PIC |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooler towards back of store not holding TCS foods <41F (glass case that holds rehydrated onions, pancakes, burritos). See chart. Verification Required. CDI-TCS foods discarded except for burritos which she was in process of prepping while i was present.
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 . |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 Observed freshly prepped burritos put in reach-in. Put in walk-in cooler for proper cooling
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 . |
|
40
|
1
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf. Observed staff with painted nails handling food without gloves (she was using a spatula). CDI-gloves donned
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Repeat-observed staff with bracelets handling food |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice bucket stored on hand sink. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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. Observed areas of spilled food, leaking food, or dried splattered food. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed one hand sink near fries with improperly functioning sensor and malfunctioning mixing valve. Observed condensate drain broken off and dripping onto floor. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 ceiling leaking in 2 places. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
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 employee coats, book bags and purses stored with sauce packets and single service. |