| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink near prep sink. CDI: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at hand sink in women’s restroom. CDI: PIC refilled hand soap dispenser at hand sink . |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef and raw chicken being stored over RTE noodles in WIC. CDI: PIC relocated noodles to gain compliance with storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed knives on knife strip with food debris stored as clean. REPEAT. CDI: PIC took knives to 3-comp sink for W/R/S.
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed heavy build-up accumulating in ice machine. PIC stated that the machine gets cleaned every two or three months. EHS recommended more frequent cleanings. |
|
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 eggrolls cooked the day prior and left to cool over night in RI portion of fliptop unit. EHS observed eggrolls at 46F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded eggrolls and cooling methods discussed with PIC.
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 .
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut cabbage in plastic tub with lid that was cooling from prep last night. EHS observed a temperature of 45F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded cut cabbage.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed 3 containers of “fire ant killer” pesticide for household use only being stored in facility. CDI: PIC removed pesticide from establishment. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 large batch of cut cabbage stored in plastic bin with lid cooling from the night before. Cabbage temperature was 45F. Observed eggrolls tightly stacked in deep metal container with lid in place cooling from the night before in RI portion of fliptop unit. Eggroll temperature was 46F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded eggrolls and cabbage and cooling methods discussed with PIC.
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw beef in WIC with a temperature of 59F. PIC stated that the raw beef was left out at prep sink over night to thaw and then was recently placed back in WIC. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded raw beef.
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 raw tuna for sushi in ROP and completely thawed. Package stated to remove from packaging when thawing. CDI: PIC opened package and placed raw fish in container with lid. Proper thawing methods discussed with PIC. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop in tempera flakes with handle down in food product. CDI: PIC removed scoop to W/R/S and be placed back. REPEAT |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three door RIF not in use and not functioning. PIC stated that a work order has been placed and unit has not been in use. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to difference in equipment from last inspection. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 shelving throughout facility and inside of reach ins with debris and residue build up. Observed build up of food debris in gaskets throughout facility. Observed build up of food debris on WIC shelving. Needs cleaning. REPEAT |
|
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 floors around and under equipment on cook line in need of cleaning due to food debris and build up of grease. |