| 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. Pitchers observed in hand washing sink. Do not store items in hand washing sink. CDI - PIC removed pitcher. // 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at 1 hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks shall be equipped with paper towels. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser. |
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Salmon may be ordered undercooked by consumers. Parasite destruction information at establishment was from 2022. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment has current parasite destruction information for salmon. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Dish machine was testing 0 ppm chlorine. Container of low temp sanitizer connected to machine was empty. CDI - PIC switched out empty container with new one and dish machine measured 50 ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
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. 2 pans of chicken soup measured 82F and 97F at 1:50PM. Employee stated the soup began cooling around 11:30AM or 11:45AM. CDI - Employee reheated the soup to above 165F and then restarted cooling process with ice bath. 0 pts.
For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 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://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Pans of raw chicken, pans of blanched brussel sprouts, and pan of buttermilk measured 45-51F in sandwich cooler on line. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. Raw chicken moved to walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. Buttermilk and blanched brussel sprouts were discarded. VR - Verification required within 3 days that cooler is repaired. PIC was given blank TPHC sheet to use time as a public health control if cooler won’t be able to be repaired before Friday. REPEAT
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM 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 1 pan of chicken salad was prepared on 2-22 and had not yet been discarded. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - Chicken salad discarded. 0 pts.
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
|
3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Ranch and blue cheese salad dressings are held using TPHC. Start time for items was 11AM. At 3:30PM the dressings had still not been discarded. CDI - PIC discarded ranch and blue cheese. REPEAT |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Spray bottle of cleaner was hung on shelf above clean pans. Do not store toxic chemicals above clean utensils or food-contact equipment. CDI - PIC moved chemical to chemical storage shelf. 0 pts. |
|
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 Chicken soup was cooling in deep pans and did not reach 70F within the first 2 hours of cooling. CDI - Chicken soup was reheated to above 165F and cooled in ice bath.
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 . |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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. Buildup on shelves in walk-in cooler. Clean shelves. 0 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Replace missing ceiling tiles above mop sink and above dish machine. 0 pts. |