| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF
Observed no PIC on site during inspection. Ensure PIC is on site during all hours of food preparation and handling.
10 day VR required.
1 pt. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during inspection. Ensure CFPM is on site during all hours of food preparation and handling.
Repeat. 1 pt.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed sanitizer dispensing below 200ppm quat during inspection. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Facility to manually dose sanitizer until repair.
72 hour VR required.
1.5 pts.
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 |
|
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
Observed oat milk in front prep unit holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Oat milk is stored above air curtain.
CDI - Oat milk voluntarily discarded. REHS advised storing oat milk, almond milk, yogurt, and other TCS products in bottom of unit.
Repeat. 1.5 pts.
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed almond milk in prep unit baring no label identifying the date which it was opened.
CDI - Employee verified they had opened almond milk on 4/3/26 and labeled.
0 pts.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Observed no thermometer on site during inspection. Acquisition necessary.
10 day VR required.
0.5 pts. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed both employees void of proper hair restraints during inspection. Ensure all food handling employees don proper hair restraints.
0 pts. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
Observed test strips on site discolored and unable to provide an accurate concentration reading. Acquisition necessary.
10 day VR required.
0.5 pts. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
Observed no lid for waste receptacle in employee bathroom. Acquisition necessary.
0 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed damaged baseboards and missing ceiling tile in back prep area during inspection. Observed multiple cracked and chipped floor tiles throughout entire prep area. Repair and/or replacement necessary.
0 pts. |
|
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 being stored above and in conjunction with customer foods during inspection.
CDI - Employee relocated.
0 pts. |