| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed unsalted butter held in squeeze bottle on line, steak held at 45 degrees F, cut tomato, onion ring, fish, crab cake, cheese , whip cream cold held above 41 degrees F. See temperature observation chart. 2 door reach in unit showed ambient air temperature of 52 degrees F and items in unit voluntarily discarded, steak relocated to rapidly cool. Vr to be completed to ensure equipment calibrated and maintaining TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below.
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
|
1.50
|
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 chili and mashed potato with discard use by date of 7/8 as well as gravy with use by discard date of 7/8. Observed open container of milk that staff was not aware of when was opened. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded.
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
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several house flies in kitchen. Repeat. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handless portion container used as scoop. Observed knife wedged between prep equipment on line in between uses. Repeat. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-803.11 Soiled linens shall be stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single service and single use items. Observed soiled towels stored on top of dish machine. |
|
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 panels removed from some refrigeration and mixing valve providing hot water at 147 at handwashing sink at dish area. Operator attempting to lower at hand sink. Observed prep unit on line not calibrated or maintaining TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below. EHS to complete verification. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 food debris and soil accumulating inside prep units and where panels removed . |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 floors and equipment in need of cleaning near prep and cook line. Observed food debris accumulating in these areas. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on plate. |