| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 multiple plastic and metal containers with sticker adhesive residue and vegetable slicer with food debris stored as clean. CDI - All utensils relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -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: 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
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed hot holding in compliance with exception of bolovanes hot held between 109-119 degrees F in small case. CDI - Bolovanes re-heated to 175 degrees F.***Points scaled back due to notable improvement observed. -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. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed various TCS foods cold holding above 41 F inside of prep top and lowboy unit. Refer to temperature chart. It was discovered that the unit was malfunctioning as ambient temperatures were observed to be between 48-50 F. Items had been kept inside of refrigeration since previous day. CDI - All foods voluntarily discarded and refrigeration technician contacted for repairs by PIC. Employees instructed to discontinue use of this unit until repairs completed. A compliance visit will be made to verify repair of unit. -1.5- |
|
23
|
0
|
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 no date marking on cooked pork and beans used for pupusas. PIC confirmed prep date as 9/19. CDI - Items date marked.
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.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed cooked lengua held past 7 day requirement (9/10-9/16). CDI - Lengua voluntarily discarded by PIC. -0-
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. |
|
28
|
1
|
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 2x butane lighters stored on top of container of parchment paper on shelving unit. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Lighters removed by PIC.
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 can of Raid spray stored in back storage room. PIC advised that this for residential use only. CDI - Raid discarded by PIC. -1- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 1x live cockroach on dry goods door. CDI - PIC exterminated pest. PIC states that the facility works with a pest control company who services the establishment monthly. Recommend higher treatment services. -0- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 1x food employee without hair restraint in the kitchen. CDI - Employee put on a hair net. -0- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers present on avocados inside of the prep top. CDI - Avocados removed to be washed. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged lids to dry goods (rice and beans). Observed damaged seals on doors of small hot holding case. Also observed damaged seals, ice build-up and water pooling inside of lowboy unit. Repair. -0- |
|
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 heavily damaged door leading into dry goods storage room. Repair. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed tooth paste stored on bottom shelving with food utensils. CDI - Personal item removed by employee. -0- |