| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep station during food prep. Observed drinks on prep station across from grill. CDI- containers were removed. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed items on ice that were for TPHC, but cold-holding at the Same time. Instructions were given that it had to be either/or. Items on ice were stored above 41 F. Also, observed items in prep coolers that were held above 41 F. CDI- items were denatured and discarded into trash. Repeat (full points).
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 one container of roasted Brussel sprouts that were labeled “6-27”. Container was in prep cooler across from the grill. CDI- items were discarded into trash. -zero-
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)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. Observed items on ice that were for TPHC, but cold-holding at the Same time. Instructions were given that it had to be either/or. Items on ice were stored above 41 F. CDI- items were denatured and discarded into trash. -zero- |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed tuna that was thawing in bags that have not been sliced open to change the environment. CDI- bags were sliced open. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed Black Flag zap light located above prep station in kitchen area. CDI- light was removed.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen area. Some openings do not have fly curtains in facility. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed black flag light stored and working above food prep station. CDI- light was removed. -zero- |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
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 wearing wrist watches while preparing food. Near ice machine in back of kitchen. CDI- watches were removed.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. CDI- employees out on a hair restraint. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stacks of containers near walk-in cooler that were stacked wet. CDI- containers were separated and allowed to air dry. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair leaking faucet at prep sink in-between ice machine and hand sink. -zero- |