| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 Plate of raw tuna observed beside plate of ready-to-eat imitation crab. Pieces of raw tuna were touching crab. Ensure raw animal foods are segregated from ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination. CDI - PIC discarded crab. No increase in severity so kept at half credit. REPEAT
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Shrimp (44F) in sandwich cooler top, lo mein noodles in sandwich cooler bottom (44F), shrimp in sandwich cooler bottom (44F), tofu in other sandwich cooler bottom (45F) and salad greens in other sandwich cooler top (54F) were above 41F in cold holding. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Lo mein discarded, shrimp moved to freezer to cool, ice added to tofu, and salad greens moved to walk-in cooler top cool. 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 Several TCS RTE foods had today’s date as prep date. When employees were asked what day the items were prepared they stated the items were not actually prepared today. Ensure staff places accurate prep date on all TCS ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Upon discussion with PIC and employees, proper prep dates were placed on items. 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 . |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Employee observed using towel to dry dishes that came out of dish machine. Utensils and food-contact equipment must be air dried before stacking. Do not use cloth towels to dry utensils or food-contact surfaces. 0 pts. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Remove plastic coating from sides and lid and sandwich cooler on line. REPEAT |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf No sink and surface test strips at establishment. VR - Verification required in 10 days that establishment acquires proper test strips for sanitizer solutions used in establishment. // 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Lime buildup in dish machine. De-lime dish machine more frequently. REPEAT |
|
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. Clean sides of sandwich cooler in front of cooking equipment. Clean dry storage containers. REPEAT |
|
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. Caulking at hand washing sink near dish machine and prep sink beside 3-compartment sink is starting to separate. Recaulk sinks to wall where caulking is old and separating. // 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. Clean wall beside sandwich cooler in front of cooking equipment. 0 pts. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee jackets hung up on coat rack are touching dry storage containers. Employee personal items must be stored separately from food. 0 pts. |