| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed PIC is not CFPM and had multiple repeat priority violation today. VR needed 4-3-25
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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 on duty during the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
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 raw shrimp in a bowl above RTE vegetables in the reach in freezer. CDI PIC moved shrimp. REPEAT
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed employee wash and rinse a dish and then store as clean. CDI EHS educated PIC set up 3 comp sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Dishes were rewashed. REPEAT |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple TCS foods in the prep top above 41F. See temperature chart. PIC stated that the unit was filled at 10 am. CDI PIC put foods in the WIC and cooled back down to 41F. Facility will hold prep top unit on 4 hour TPHC until repaired. 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 . |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 scoopers being stored in bins with dry ingredients and are touching the food. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service cups stored at cash register unprotected. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep top not holding tcs foods at 41F or below. The ambient air is 62F. PIC removed tcs foods that were above 41F to the WIC. And put in fresh food that will be held on time for 4 hours until the unit is repaired. VR needed 4-27-25
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed facility using a household chest freezer for both raw proteins and precooked chicken tenders and pita bread. REPEAT |
|
48
|
1
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-301.12(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.-Pf Observed facility using enlarge flour bin for chicken wings. This bin can not fit into their 3 comp sink. Facility must discontinue using this enlarge bin. REPEAT VR needed 4-3-25 |