| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 the ambient air temp of the single make table in the facility temping above 41F (see temp chart). EHS observed the only TCS food items stored in this cold holding unit were 2 cans of reddi-whip. Everything cold holding in the lowboy attached to this make table were also non-TCS food items.
PIC voluntarily discarded both cans of reddi-whip, as they had been stored in there for over 24 hours, and PIC contacted her boss so he could contact repairman to get the make table checked out.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure facility is in compliance.
**Note: All other TCS food items cold holding in the CH display case were temping at 41F or below (see temp chart).
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 all TCS food items and other cut fruits stored inside the cold holding display case, date-marked with a prep date of 5/4 and a discard date of 5/11.
CDI: PIC removed all date labels from the TCS food items in this unit and created new labels with the correct discard date of 5/10.
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed numerous fruit flies throughout this facility. PIC stated they have a pest control company who comes to service them twice a week.
Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed 50lb bag of unwashed carrots, large box of unwashed sweet potatoes, and a milk crate all stored directly on the floor inside the produce WIC.
CDI: PIC moved all food items off of the floor to prevent contamination.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
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 digital thermometer of the ambient air temp attached on the exterior surface of the make table not functioning. Observed ambient air temp of the make table temping above 41F.
PIC contacted her boss to have a repairman come out to check on the unit.
Repair make table. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed heavy water leak under the 2-compartment sink, when EHS was checking hot water temp at this sink. EHS noticed that the PVC piping was not fully attached under the 2-compartment sink basins, therefore creating the heavy water leak onto the floor.
PIC contacted her boss to have a repairman come to check this out. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
Observed no covered waste bin inside the women's restroom.
Obtain a covered waste bin for the proper disposal of sanitary napkins. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Observed loose produce and trash bags stored on the floors around the dumpsters, surrounded by large pile of flying insects.
Dumpsters were not full.
Keep waste stored inside the waste containers. |
|
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 a damaged section of the FRP strip on the wall by the produce WIC door.
Replace or repair FRP strip.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed heavy black buildup and residue accumulating on the ceiling inside the WIC. Observed heavy buildup on the vents inside the WIC.
Increase cleaning frequency. |