| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result.
Observed dish employee chewing something while washing dishes. Gum or other items should not be consumed while prepping food or cleaning utensils. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed rice, diced tomatoes, grilled chicken and kebabs stored on speed rack uncovered. PIC stated items were prepped the previous evening and were going to be placed in pans. Protect food from contamination when not cooling. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chicken schnitzel inside of prep unit above temperature threshold. CDI- Items were discarded at time of inspection. - 1.5 - REPEAT |
|
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 24hrs. -Pf
Observed cooked ground beef containers (2), rice and tomatoes on sheet pans in WIC without labels. PIC stated items had been prepped the previous day. CDI - Items were dated.
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 spray bottle of blue liquid by dish area with no label. PIC stated it was glass cleaner. CDI - PIC labeled at time of inspection. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance to time and temperature by using one of the earlier listed methods. Observed chicken schnitzel in the walk in unit stacked in uncovered deep pans. After 30 mins, no change in temperature was observed.CDI - Items were moved to blast chiller to cool at a more rapid rate. - 0.5 - REPEAT |
|
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 large plastic container of onions on floor at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC placed onions in WIC off the floor. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Employee was observed wearing a watch and another employee wearing a bracelet while prepping food.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed several employees needing to have beard guards on. Hair covering is required when food is exposed. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed sanitizer container on floor in back prep area. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-nested metal in kitchen. Must allow all to completely air dry prior to stacking. Implement pyramid stacking on drain boards before stacking dishes. - 0.5 - REPEAT |
|
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 water pooling in bottom of grill line prep reach in. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 dust/debris on fan in back prep area. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent soil accumulation. |