| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed approximately four (4) ready to eat TCS food portions (slaw, papas a mix, etc.) stored beneath unwashed produce bins in WIC. EHS provided storage order charts in English and Spanish; reorganize WIC as needed.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
21
|
1.50
|
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 roasted chile at steam table in kitchen with temperature of 118 F. All other foods registered > 135 F. PIC stated that items were placed there an hour prior. CDI - Product reheated above 165 F. EHS provided TPHC guides to PIC to be used at their discretion.
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. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple (greater than ten (10)) portions of TCS foods (sliced ham, hot dogs, lettuce beds, queso fresco, etc.) in prep top unit at kitchen above 41F. EHS observed lid of unit open for extended period at start of inspection. Internal ambient temperature of unit was approximately 40F. CDI - Lid and doors of unit were closed. TCS foods were observed cooling at sufficient rate. EHS advises PIC keep unit closed between orders and not fill containers past fill lines.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed PIC beginning to thaw numerous (greater than ten (10) sealed packages of sliced deli ham thawing in prep sink with no container. CDI - PIC and EHS gathered available clean bins, placed ham packages into containers to allow for proper flushing, and placed bins under prep sinks of running water. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 one (1) stack of boxes of sealed plantains in walk in freezer placed directly on floor. Elevate food packages as needed. |
|
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 being held in a sanitizer bucket with a chlorine concentration of approximately 10ppm. CDI: PIC instructed employee to make a new batch of sanitizer with fresh towels. New chlorine sanitizer concentration was approximately 100 ppm. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed four (4) partially cut plantains at cutting board with stickers still attached. PIC states that vegetables and fruit are washed prior to being cut. Fully remove stickers and debris from unwashed vegetables during washing process prior to cutting. |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash can in women’s restroom.
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed one (1) toilet in men’s restroom with no lid or seat. Repair toileting fixture as needed. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard dumpster and oil receptacle with open door and lid, respectively. CDI - Doors were closed prior to EHS return to interior premises.
Note: EHS observed piled trash and cardboard at dumpster pad, not all of which was associated with establishment business. EHS advises PIC to work in conjunction to keep waste receptacles in good repair and to limit unapproved dumping. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed employee belongings (purse) stored above clean and wrapped single service articles (to go cups) on shelf. CDI - Employee purse was rotated to lower storage. |