| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed some unwashed produce stored over RTE cheese and other foods.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed probe of food thermometer not sanitized prior to use. CDI, probe sanitized. |
|
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 cut tomato cooling in deep covered containers beginning at 9:48 over 4 hours and at 46 degrees F. CDI, 2 containers of tomato voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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.
Observed steak recently prepared and cooling at 63 degrees F at 2:01. Steak remained at 63 degrees F at 2nd cooling temperature reading. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and food transferred to shallow sheet pans with bags open to rapidly cool in walk in cooler. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed rotisserie chicken hot held between 127-128 degrees F in warmer. CDI, chicken reheated to greater than 165 degrees F.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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: 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 . Observed cut tomato cooling in deep covered containers beginning at 9:48 over 4 hours and at 46 degrees F. CDI, 2 containers of tomato voluntarily discarded. Observed steak recently prepared and cooling at 63 degrees F at 2:01. Steak remained at 63 degrees F at 2nd cooling temperature reading. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and food transferred to shallow sheet pans with bags open to rapidly cool in walk in cooler. Repeat. |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several containers of dry spices such as salt and cinnamon not labeled by common name. Repeat. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed metal pans we stacked. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine testing 145 degrees F. Facility not actively using when tested. Long term compliance visit needed to ensure equipment calibrated. Facility to wash and rinse in dish machine and sanitize at 3 compartment sink or manually wash, rinse and sanitize at 3 compartment sink. Observed digital temperature screen of dish machine not working . |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling through kitchen and near HVAC vents.
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. Observed ceiling tile missing |