| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled can opener blade. |
|
18
|
3
|
Proper cooling time and temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 45F. -P Observed hashbrown potatoes cooling in walk in at a rate of .35F/min. CDI: Potatoes moved to sheet tray for rapid cooling. Observed whole chickens below 135F sitting at room temperature after being cooked. PIC stated they cool them off a bit and then pull them. Pulled chicken is then left on sheet trays for cooling and storage until it is used. |
|
19
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed hashbrown potatoes stored in reach in cooler tightly covered. PIC stated that item is not cooling and is supposed to be hot held. Item below 135F. CDI: Item relocated to grill area and reheated before service. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P Observed container of sliced cheese stored on top of container of sliced chicken in grill prep cooler. Cheese was above 45F. CDI: Cheese relocated to reach in part of cooler so that it can cool and maintain proper temperature. |
|
26
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed spray bottles of cleaners stored on handsink in bar area. CDI: Items relocated to prevent potential contamination of hands. |
|
31
|
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 hash brown potatoes cooling in walk in below cooling rate. Potatoes were in a deep 1/3 pan. CDI: PIC moved items to a sheet pan. Observed chicken cooling on sheet trays at room temperature. CDI: Items moved to prep for pulling. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
35
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles of liquids with no label. Employee stated they were oil and water. |
|
36
|
0
|
Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 2 fruit flies at bar area. Recommendation to increase pest control. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits and vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed "NC Mountain Apples" available for grab and go on display at bar counter. Items did not say "wash before eating" and were not washed and wrapped indicating they are ready to eat. Either add to the sign "wash before eating" or wash and wrap apples in plastic. |
|
41
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed tongs stored on handle of oven. When oven was opened tongs touched the floor. Discontinue storing tongs on oven handle as this is not a clean place. |
|
45
|
0
|
Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed cracked lids and containers stored as clean and in use. Replace containers once they are no longer cleanable. |