| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf. Observed shell stock tags from March and May with no recorded date. PIC was not aware that the date the last shellfish was sold should be recorded on tag. EHS reminded PIC to record date. VR. |
|
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 two knives stored on knife rack with food residue on blade. REPEAT. CDI - PIC removed knives to be re washed.
4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink and black buildup inside ice machine on left hand side. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 two pans of salsa and large container of pico in WIC above 41 F. Salsa was prepped 6-25 and pico was prepped 6-24. Containers had not been removed from WIC after prep. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food.
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 . |
|
21
|
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 ribs in hotbox below 135 F. Observed onions and peppers in steam table below 135 F. See temp chart. CDI - food had been reheated one hour prior so employee reheated food above 165 F before placing back in hot holding.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed food in prep top and low reach in unit above 41 F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food above 41 F. PIC stated that this unit has had previous issues and the technician had just made adjustments to it this morning. PIC will hold food in prep top on TPHC until unit is fixed. TPHC template provided to PIC and completed during inspection. Facility has two other functional prep units.
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 multiple trays of cooked steak in WIC dated 6-26. PIC stated that steak was cooked 6-25. CDI - PIC corrected date marks.
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 . |
|
33
|
0
|
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 salsa in stacked, covered pans and pico in deep covered plastic container in WIC. Salsa and pico missed the cooling window. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food and will adjust cooling methods to include monitoring the food, shallower portions, and using the WIF to rapidly cool food.
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
|
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 thawing in WIC in sealed vacuum pack. Package label requires fish to be removed from package before thawing. CDI - employee removed tuna from package. |
|
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 fly and a couple gnats in kitchen and dining room. Facility has active pest control that visits on a monthly basis. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed four spatulas with chunks and pieces missing from paddle. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. |