| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw shrimp stored in same container as raw sliced steak. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded shrimp.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce in WIC that were prepped today and reached 41F without lids or coverings. PIC added plastic wrap to cover containers. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed table side can opener with moderate build up around food contact surface of can opener. CDI-PIC set can opener aside to be rewashed.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
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 TCS sauces and shredded cheese above 41F (see temp chart) in sauce prep top across from cookline. Prep top have multiple openings into the lowboy section of unit that are usually blocked by plastic containers. Lowboy ambient air and foods were 41F and below. CDI-PIC moved items to WIC to cool and EHS spoke with PIC about ensuring there are no openings were containers can be placed in the top of the prep unit.
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 meatballs at 47F that had been thawed at room temperature, per PIC. Facility typically thaws under refrigeration. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded meatballs. EHS spoke with PIC about thawing under refrigeration, running water, or as part of the cooking process. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several cutting boards with deep cuts. PIC voluntarily discarded cutting boards and stated they would order new ones.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed multiple spatulas warped due to heat damage along the handle and can no longer be effectively cleaned. PIC voluntarily discarded items. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
Yes
|
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 gritty build up in the top corners of dish machine. EHS spoke with PIC about cleaning inside dishmachines daily. REPEAT. |
|
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 multiple containers with date sticker remaining after being stored as clean. PIC set aside containers to be rewashed. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed trash and cardboard dumpsters without drain plugs. REPEAT.
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed trash and cardboard dumpsters with broken top side lids. REPEAT. |