| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC CFPM certificate is expired. PIC verified knowledge by answering questions pertaining to food service during and after inspection. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf EHS observed no written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided vomit and diarrhea clean up plans in Spanish, as well as clean up poster.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 one (1) portion of food brought from home (raw shell hens eggs) stored above unwashed vegetables in standing RIC. Per conversation with PIC, items were left above food held for resale during preparation for food truck. CDI - PIC rotated raw shell eggs to separate employee storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed left hand side of main prep unit with ambient temperature of approximately 49F. Right hand side of cooler was 41F. Per conversation with PIC, repair personnel would be providing part to regulate temperature throughout unit shortly. EHS place unit on emergency TPHC; left side TCS food items, prepared at approximately 11 am, were marked for disposal at 5 p.m. A verification will occur no later than 09/27/2025. 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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf Observed one (1) spray bottle of oven cleaner with no label CDI - PIC identified contents and EHS affixed label to spray bottle.
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 EHS observed one (1) bottle of household ant and roach spray stored at chemical shelf. Per observation and conversation with PIC, there were no signs of pest entry into establishment. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unauthorized pest spray. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) bucket used to hold in use wiping cloths at approximately 10 ppm chlorine. All other portions of sanitizer were at correct strength. CDI - Chlorine bleach was added to sanitizer bin to return sanitizer to approximate strength of 100 ppm. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed two (2) stacks of single service articles (to go boxes) at prep top with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test kit for chlorine sanitizer within establishment. Per conversation with PIC, test strips were taken onto newly opened MFU. EHS verified strength of in use sanitizers throughout establishment. A verification will occur no later than 10/04/2025. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed multiple (approximately five (5)) portions of employee food intermingled with food held for resale in standing RIC 1 (coffee creamer, lactaid milk, unwashed hens eggs, wrapped chocolate bars, etc.) CDI - Food employee rotated food items to lower storage to prevent potential contamination. |