| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed sanitizer dispensing 0 PPM chlorine solution at the dish machine after 2 attempts. PIC changed sanitizer source bucket and primed dish machine which resulted in sanitizer concentration of 100 PPM.
4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior surfaces of ice machine and ice scooper with black microbial growth. PIC instructed to clean interior of ice machine and ice scooper taken to the 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. Ensure more frequent cleaning. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed sliced tomatoes prepared yesterday without a date label. CDI - Allowed the PIC to add date label.
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 the following: No date labels on an open container of milk and alfredo sauce and no pull thaw date for meatballs; discussion from PIC revealed all were prepared/pulled for production 2 days ago.
Observed the following foods being held past their expiration dates: Shredded mozzarella cheese (8/3-8/9), pizza sauce (8/15-8/21), penne pasta (8/27-9/2), spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, fettuccine and sausage (all labeled 8/29-9/4).
CDI - Foods traced back to their production/pull dates allowed to be date marked, all expired foods discarded by PIC and food handlers. -3-
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
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. - P. Observed food handler not time stamp recently cooked whole pepperoni pizza pie. CDI - Times added. -0- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 large quantity of pizza sauce cooling covered in a plastic container inside of the WIC. CDI - PIC added ice wand and active stirring to help facilitate cooling towards < 41 F. -0.5-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large flies congregating at the dish pit area. Contact PCO for services. -0- |
|
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 a total of 3 employees handling foods without hair restraints. All but one employee put on hair nets. -0- |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Observed water damaged qac test strips. PIC ordered new test strips which arrived to the facility during today’s inspection. -0-
Verification is required. |
|
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 WIC shelving rusted and accumulating food debris. -0- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 cleaning on hood system needed due to grease and debris accumulating. Also observed heavy debris on ice machine vent covers. |