| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed handsink with empty soap dispenser. CDI - PIC replenished area with soap pump. -0- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed container of raw cecina (beef) stored directly on top of container of ready to eat salsa verde inside of the lowboy unit and container of raw eggs stored above washed produce inside of the walk-in cooler. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Education provided and storage order corrected to prevent cross contamination. -1.5-
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 |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed soiled spatulas, dried food debris on vegetable slicer, multiple small plastic and large metal food containers with sticker adhesive residue all stored as clean. CDI - All utensils relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -3-
***This is the 2nd consecutive inspection with full point deduction for equipment food contact surfaces. Continued non-compliance at next inspection shall result in a risk control plan or permit action.***
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
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed container of cooked beans left out on prep counter at 87 degrees F and chuleta hot holding at 126 degrees F inside of large display case. Food handlers present advised that the beans were recently prepared and held at the prep counter to prepare gordita orders. Chuletas were confirmed to have been prepared at 9:00 AM. CDI - TCS foods re-heated > 165 degrees F and placed into hot holding units. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 incorrect date marking for horchata (4/25/24-4/21/24), no date marking on beans and lettuce and chiles held past 7 day requirement (exp: 4/23/24). CDI - Chiles were voluntarily discarded. Remaining food product dates were confirmed from bulk in the walk-in cooler and date marked accordingly. -3-
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
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unlabeled spray bottles (2x) containing Windex and Teflon. CDI - Spray bottles labeled. -0- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed deceased large flying inside on door tracks of bakery display case. CDI - Pest removed by PIC. -0- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers of condensed milk stored on the floor inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items relocated to nearby shelving unit. -0- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths held in 2x containers of sanitizer solution with concentrations of 0 PPM chlorine. CDI - Solutions discarded and refreshed with new sanitizer reading at 50 PPM. -0- |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged seals at lowboy reach-in unit and walk-in cooler. Repair. -0.5- |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed uncovered waste bins in female restroom. -0- |