| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed kitchen area handsink with plastic wrap covering basin at time of inspection. PIC stated that a leak in the u bend of the handsink had been seen and was awaiting repairs. CDI - EHS removed plastic wrap from basin and used handsink. When observed, little to no leakage was noted from handsink.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed kitchen area handsink with no hand washing signeage. No hand washing violations were observed at time of inspection. REPEAT. EHS provided handwashing signage in English and Spanish and posted it directly at handwashing sink. |
|
12
|
0
|
Food received at proper temperature |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.11 (F) Upon receipt, TCS food shall be free of evidence of previous temperature abuse. Pf Observed reception of two cases of raw shell eggs from a third party. Eggs were repackaged in commercial cardboard boxes specifying temperature control (stored under 45F). When asked, third party distributor stated that eggs were from a local farm (Simpson’s Eggs) but could not provide a receipt or invoice. Provider pulled eggs from a personal use, unrefrigerated truck.
CDI - Eggs were immediately rotated to refrigeration. Future food supply and delivery shall include evidence of proper sourcing (invoice, receipt, etc.) and, if transporting TCS food items (washed raw eggs, meat, dairy products, etc.) will utilize proper equipment (refrigerated transport, etc) to prevent potential temperature abuse. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 one (1) package of chicken stored above packaged whole muscle steak and ground beef in RIC 2. CDI - EHS reoriented storage order of RIC to prevent potential contamination. EHS affixed storage order chart to RIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed two (2) TCS food items (open bin of hot dogs, housemade bean dip) in RIC 3 without date marking. PIC stated that these items had been prepared earlier on day of inspection. CDI - Date marks were affixed to TCS food items.
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly trap cage stored on solid shelving at 3 compartment sink. Multiple insects (two wasps, several gnats) were observed in the contained glue trap portion of the device. Remove and dispose of trapped and dead insects.
Note: At time of inspection, insect trap was positioned such that no dead insects or insect fragments could fall into clean equipment. EHS recommends facility lower mechanical insect device such that there is reduced chance of contamination (lower elevation, above trash or doorways, etc.) |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed PIC placing oranges into juicer for preparation of orange juice for customer. When observed, oranges were still in cardboard boxes. PIC stated that oranges were washed prior to use. EHS observed some oranges in one of the boxes at register area with dust and debris still on their surface. CDI - EHS pulled oranges requiring additional washing to kitchen area prep to receive effective corrective washing. Facility is advised to fully and effectively wash fruits and vegetables prior to use, and to store washed fruits and vegetables in properly sanitized containers (as opposed to unwashed original packaging) |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed employee wiping food container to be used for recently prepared food item (sliced cheese) with paper towel. Items was observed air drying prior to usage. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed two (2) bins of single service forks at customer self service table with exposed food contacts. CDI - EHS removed articles to a paper plate, grabbed by the handle, and inverted into storage to prevent potential contamination. |