| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.- Observed several priority violations at time of inspection. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. -CDI- EHS coached PIC. -1-
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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 CFPM present during time of inspection. PIC stated that he will be renewing his CFPM later this month. **REPEAT** -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed head chef spray down a table and wipe it down it with sanitizer water and begin to return to food prep without washing hands. Observed food employee return from outside to take out trash without washing hands. Observed 3 food employees wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet, thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated all on when to wash and all rewashed hands. -2-
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. -P- Observed food employee wash gloved hands after working with raw eggs before going back to RTE foods. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on removing gloves to wash hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC use handwashing sink to fill up a water container. Observed bucket stored in handwashing sink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handwashing sink and PIC removed items. -1- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed food employee wash gloves at handwashing sink after becoming soiled from cracking raw eggs. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on discarding of gloves after they are soiled. -0- |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
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 . |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.- Observed cabbage, turkey, stuffing (containing cooked onions) prepared yesterday above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed green beans and rice hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed livermush sitting on counter at 98F. -CDI- PIC reheated rice to 188F and green beans to 186F. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items stacked too high in prep unit above 41F. Observed milks used for creamer in display cooler above 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS recommended PIC placed milks used for creamer on TPHC as items sit out during service. -0-
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 |
Yes
|
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-/ 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed no date mark on potato salad and sliced deli meats in prep unit such as bologna, ham and turkey. Observed Housemade ranch containing milk with no date mark in display cooler and WIC. Observed two deli turkeys and ham in WIC with no date marks. Observed chicken salad date marked 8/20 (discard 8/26). Per PIC, items were prepared in the last two days. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. **REPEAT** -1.5-
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed eggs and sliced cheese being held on time with no time stamp. -CDI- PIC properly time stamped items. -1.5- |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed 3 spray bottles with no labels. Per PIC, items were bleach water and degreaser. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0- |
|
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- Observed items prepared yesterday that did not meet cooling parameters. Observed items cooling today at low cooling rates. Items were placed in WIC almost immediately after they were removed from hot holding. Items were cooling in metal containers, filled to the top without any active stirring. Observed cheese slices cooling stacked on top of each other with plastic covering. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed wrapping and separated items into smaller containers to facilitate rapid cooling and removed plastic covering on cheeses. **REPEAT** -1-
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 . |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employees engaging in food prep with watches and bracelets. -0- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer concentration at 10 ppm. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored in metal container with heavy debris buildup. -0- |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-501.116 (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables waste water shall be disposed of as specified under 5-402.13. Observed food employee dump dirty wastewater from the bottom of the trash can into spray sink/pre rinse. EHS educated PIC on proper disposal of wastewater. -0.5- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard “mats” on floor to help keep employees from slipping. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on not using cardboard as it is not an easily cleanable material. -0- |