| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed no signed attestation of EHP. -CDI- EHS provided a copy and PIC signed at time of visit.-0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed PIC wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing procedure and PIC properly rewashed hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed PIC touch door handles and clean out the sink and begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash and PIC washed hands. -0- |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed food debris in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and handsink was cleaned out. -1- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed PIC handle door and clean out handsink with gloves and begin to return to food prep without discarding gloves. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to change gloves and PIC discarded gloves.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed a box of unwashed peppers stored over RTE butter in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -1.5-
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 |
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P- Observed thermometer stored clean with visible food debris. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on cleaning frequency of thermometer and thermometer was properly cleaned. -0- |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed no date mark on milk, mango lassi (containing milk) and vegetable dish containing beans. Per PIC, items were prepared today or prior date. Per PIC, cooked items are not usually kept overnight. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded vegetable dish and properly date marked other items. -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 . |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf- Observed lo battery on thermometer. Thermometer was not able to take any readings. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 2/7/26** **MUST REPLACE THERMOMETER OR PURCHASE NEW BATTERY** -0.5- |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
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 some containers and bowls containing spices missing labels. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 large buckets of yogurt stored approximately one inch off the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed dosa batter stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Storage at least 6 inches above the ground. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 bowl used as scoop stored in spice container. Ensure to use something with a handle and that handle is not touching food.
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowl used as scoop stored in yogurt. Ensure to use something with a handle and that handle is not touching food. -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 interior of dish machine in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -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 exterior surface of dish machine and NFCS of thermometer in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |