| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
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 food employee preparing ice bath using handsink. CDI - EHS coached employee and observed ice bath being made with proper sink (2 compartment prep sink) |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two (2) boxes of unwashed mushrooms stored above ready to eat salad bin in WIC. EHS provided WIC storage order guide to PIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 one (1) pan of chopped romaine lettuce in register prep top at 47F. All other TCS food items were under proper temperature control. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of temperature food.
Note: EHS observed cut greens double stacked in empty prep top pans. EHS advised PIC to utilize only one pan for cold holding TCS foods, to better maintain cold holding. No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement from previous inspection; items were held in properly calibrated refrigeration, as opposed to being left out improperly.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
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 three (3) pesto containers placed at pizza ovens upon arrival. Food employee stated that items were ‘softening’ prior to opening.’ PIC later elaborated that pesto is part of the existing TPHC system.
Observed Calabrian peppers stored for self service without temperature control. CDI - Pesto was given written label of 9:30 to 1:30. Self service Calabrian peppers were labeled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EHS advises establishment to update existing TPHC controls to reflect addition of Calabrian peppers and keep open jars of peppers date marked and under temperature control. |
|
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 one (1) food employee preparing food (placing sausage on trays, preparing ice baths, etc.) without effective hair restraint. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 two (2) clean ice wands stored directly on shelves of register reach in freezer. CDI - PIC provided clean tray to place wands on. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one (1) stack of to go boxes with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed cardboard dumpster with cracked right lid, preventing proper closure. Contact waste management company to repair or replace damaged dumpster parts. |
|
55
|
0
|
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 minor soil accumulation on floor adjacent to dish machine. Observed minor dust buildup on ceiling of right restroom. Clean as needed. |