| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed chlorine concentration level at 0ppm used for sanitizing in dish machine. CDI: PIC discovered that sanitizer bucket feeding dish machine was low and changed out with a new bucket. Chlorine sanitizer concentration level reached 200ppm. REPEAT.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 . Observed several metal containers being stored as clean on clean storage shelf stacked within each other in which labels were still on outside of most containers touching the inside food contact surfaces of the next container. CDI: PIC returned all items to be W/R/S. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed a container of brisket and a container of pulled chicken being held in hot holding drawer at prep counter and a container of baked beans being held in hot box all below 135F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC reheated pulled chicken and baked beans to over 165F before returning to hot hold and brisket was placed in WIC to rapidly cool. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed individual portioned containers of ranch and chipotle ranch dressing being held in catering prep reach in cooler at 45F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to overall good cold holding. |
|
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 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 . Observed a tray of turkey cooling on speed rack in WIC and a plastic covered container of sliced grape tomatoes cooling on shelf in WIC both items were cooling at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. CDI: PIC spread out grape tomatoes on a sheet tray in WIC and spread out turkey on sheet tray to rapidly cool. REPEAT. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed two dented cans being stored on dry storage shelf amongst non dented cans. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded cans. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous report. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
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 a scoop being stored in a container of hush puppy mix in prep flip top cooler in which scoop handle was resting in food. CDI: Employee repositioned scoop handle to be above the food. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed two silicone spatulas with deep cracks and chips hanging from utensil storage rack. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spatulas. REPEAT.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed facilities only reach in freezer inoperable. PIC stated a service request has been submitted to repair unit. |
|
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 build up on outside and inside of prep flip top cooler at prep line and handles of hot boxes and prep drawers. Clean as needed. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken handle of cold water fixture of 3 compartment sink. PIC stated a service request has been submitted for fixture to be replaced. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed build up on floor in corner underneath dish machine. Clean as needed. |