| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the interior panel of the ice machine accumulating pink residue. Clean and maintain. |
|
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 chicken wings on the prep table at 71F. Food handler was in the process of placed from sheet pans to food containers, however the temperature had increase. CDI - PIC reheated the wings back to 165F and started the cooling process again.
Observed cut tomatoes, bruschetta, salad mix, spinach dip and chicken wings above 41F in the salad prep top cooler. Ambient air of the unit was 55F. CDI - PIC voluntarily all TCS foods in the unit and placed covers back on the unit, ambient air was taken again and was at 46F. PIC to call for repair. Compliance visit required to ensure compliance.
Observed the back prep top cooler temping at 49F, TCS foods temped: mozzarella, sautéed onions, steak, cooked chicken all temped above 41F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods in the unit. During the inspection found that a plastic bag was blocking the intake fan behind the unit. CDI - PIC removed the plastic bag and the unit decreased in temp rapidly. Temp of unit is now at 37F. Allowed PIC to continue to use the unit.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT 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 chicken and cut tomatoes prepped today in deep containers and covered. CDI - PIC removed from containers and placed in shallow pans to rapidly cool to 41F and below.
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 . |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed vegetables and fruit (apples and avocados )with stickers. Remove stickers prior to washing. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic cups and food pans stacked wet. Allow to air dry prior to stacking. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service cups next to the soda machine (behind take out counter) stored in a manner that allows from contamination. Protect the food contact portion of the single use item. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed salad prep top cooler ambient air temp of 55F. Call for repair. Discontinue use until unit can maintain 41F or below. Compliance visit required to ensure compliance is met. |
|
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 of the pizza prep cooler and framing around the doors in need of cleaning. Observed tracks to the ice machine doors accumulating black residue. Clean and maintain. Observed the exterior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.113 Store tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. Observed mops improperly stored to dry. Storage with the mop head down to prevent contamination of the handle. |