| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed one hand sink with out drying provisions. CDI - Employee instructed to replenish disposable towel supply. -0- |
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented.- P. Observed partially used cheddar cheese blocks covered in white and blue green buildup in the reach-in unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cheeses. -0- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed pineapples stored directly over containers of ready to eat firecracker sauce in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Food employee re-arranged storage order. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed two knives and blade of can opener with dried food debris stored as clean. CDI - PIC moved utensils to be w/r/s. -0-
For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed french toast mix, turkey and lettuce cold held 42-44 degrees F since previous day according to their date labels. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods. Points scaled back due to notable improvement. -1.5-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed multiple TCS applicable foods inside prep units prepped on 11/18/24 with today’s date and (1) container of cut fruit without a date label. Products traced back to their bulk containers in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Education provided and date labeling corrected for compliance. -1.5-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 container of residential fire ant killer stored in the facility. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container.
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. - P. Observed several personal medications stored with utensils in kitchen pull out drawer. CDI - PIC moved medications to office. -1- |
|
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 unlabeled squeeze bottle, spray bottle and shaker. CDI - Employee instructed to label items. -0- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado with sticker present stored in prep top. CDI - PIC removed for sticker removal and washing. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
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 small plate submerged in ingredient bins. CDI - PIC removed plate out of ingredients. -0- |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
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 coffee filters stored in cabinet, underneath hand sink plumbing line. Several filters observed to be contaminated by gray water. CDI - Contaminated filters discarded and remaining removed from cabinet. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handle missing to left door on prep unit. PIC states that a new handle has been ordered. No escalation of points due to different area observed and improvement on previously noted violations. -0- |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed scale build up on inner walls of dish machine. Recommended higher and thorough cleaning frequency on warewashing equipment. -0- |
|
49
|
0
|
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 food debris on non-food contact surfaces of slicer. Thorough cleaning needed. -0- |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed non-functional hand sink due to damaged faucet handle. PIC contacted upper management for repairs.
Observed urinal unable to flush. Work order for repairs submitted.
Observed water leaks at prep sink fixture, pre-rinse fixture, plumbing at (1) kitchen hand and at 3-compartment sink. Repair.
Return visit will be made for verification of repairs to hand sink. -1- |
|
55
|
0
|
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 tile broken at the small hallway to the back exit door and at cook line. Repair.
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed non-functional prep unit stored in back kitchen. PIC states that it was recently removed off cook line. Remove from facility. -0- |