| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed left gender neutral restroom paper towel dispenser empty. CDI - EHS placed paper towel roll on top of dispenser from readily available supply. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed cut tomato half contacting outer portion of clean and sanitized bottle in prep top. CDI - PIC separated bottle from pan containing tomato and rotated it to prep unit lower storage. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed one (1) container of TCS food (tuna salad) in use in prep top without date mark. CDI - Employee who had recently prepared pan placed proper date mark on food item.
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 one (1) container of cut cream cheese blocks in WIC date marked for 8/15. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food.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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed disclosure asterisks inconsistent with notation on menu items (printed disclosure asterisk was observed added to reminder statement, but had two asterisks.) CDI-Consumer advisory changed (EHS covered double asterisks on disclosure statement to show statement was continuation of reminder statement above). REPEAT |
|
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed two (2) cooling TCS food items (recently panned yogurt and repanned ricotta cheese) cooling with covered lids. Observed cooling was minimal. Other cooling items (several containers of egg bites) were open and cooling effectively.
CDI - Items were opened and ventilated to improve cooling rate. EHS provided cooling charts for RTE and cooked TCS foods. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed food employees engaged in food prep and sanitation (cleaning dishes, plating and reheating food, etc.) without proper hair restraints and wearing jewelry (watches, jeweled rings, etc.) REPEAT. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed employee removing recently sanitized utensils from 3 compartment sink and drying via clean cloth. CDI - EHS discussed proper drying methods with PIC; remaining utensils were allowed to air dry when being removed from sanitizer. |
|
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 one (1) stack of to go lids on kitchen prep shelf with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in all genders restrooms. Provide covered waste bins. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed cardboard dumpster with cracked and bent lid, preventing closure. Contact waste management company/landlord to repair damaged dumpster components. |