| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for responding to vomit/diarrheal events. CDI - Written procedures were reviewed with given to PIC. -0 points-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed heavy food splash and residues on the inner cavity of microwave oven in kitchen. Clean at least every 24 hours. -0 points- |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed covered containers of cooked rice with a date mark of 8/31 cold holding at 45F. PIC stated that rice was prepared day prior to inspection and had not been removed from walk in cooler. CDI - Rice was discarded and PIC was advised to review cooling procedures of TCS foods. -1.5 points-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls being held on TPHC. PIC stated that items are cooked in advance and held without temperature control. Internal temperatures of chicken and egg rolls were 69F and 120F. CDI - PIC was instructed on the TPHC process and given a written procedural template for holding foods on TPHC.
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls being held on TPHC without begin and discard times. PIC stated that items are removed from refrigeration and held for approximately 2 hours. PIC has been advised to mark begin and discard times for food being held on TPHC. CDI - Items were marked with a 4 hour discard time. -1.5 points-
TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
33
|
1
|
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
Observed cooked noodles cooling in stand up cooler. Observed tightly wrapped containers of cooked rice cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Cooked noodles were taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Cooked rice missed the time/temperature window and was discarded. -REPEAT- -1 point-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
39
|
1
|
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. Observe bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area.
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed raw chicken being prepared on sheet pan resting on top of in-use trash can. CDI - Chicken was moved to prep table and PIC has been advised on methods to better protect food from contamination. -1 point- |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed three in-use wiping cloths stored on cutting boards in kitchen. -0.5 points- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed container of water used to store rice paddles with a water temperature of 74F. -0.5 points- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed numerous personal items and cardboard stored in dry storage area and in kitchen area. Recommend discarding items not necessary to operation and maintenance. -0.5 points- |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Designate an employee storage area away from food, equipment, and utensils. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |