| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. (1 pt)
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P
Observed employee go from working at the cash register to preparing to don new gloves. -CDI- EHS intervened, the respective employee washed hands using proper procedures. The contaminated gloves were discarded. (2 pts) |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed uncovered container of yeast in a rack in the bach that had become contaminated by a live roach. -CDI- Cornmeal was immediately discarded voluntarily. (1.5 pts) |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed black build up on the inside of the blender used for smoothies. Also observed black build up in the ice machine and residue build up on the inside of the thermometer cover. -CDI- The blender was placed to wash in the 3 compartment sink. REPEAT*** (3 pts)
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
20
|
0
|
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 spinach and cheese filling above 41F in a low boy unit. PIC stated that it had not been removed from the unit at all. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the filling. (0 pts)
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 . |
|
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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed sliced tomatoes with no date mark indicating when they were prepared or need to be discarded. -CDI- PIC placed the necessary date on the tomatoes. (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
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P
Observed TPHC not filled out on the calendar posted in the pizza station. -CDI- PIC correctly labeled the TPHC log with correct start and discard times. (1.5 pts) |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed spray bottle with no label being stored at the hand sink. -CDI- Bottle was labeled. REPEAT*** (1 pt) |
|
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
Observed a single deep metal container of spinach and cheese filling that was covered in plastic and did not cool properly. -CDI- Filling was voluntarily 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
- Observed door to the facility open with the hallway door leading to the outside open as well. Keep doors closed to help prevent pests.
- Observed a heavy accumulation of rodent droppings under the dry storage area. Also observed a live roach in the cornmeal. (1 pt) |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed boxes of food with accumulation of ice buildup due to leaking condenser in the WIF. Relocated items to avoid contamination. (1 pt) |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed heavily soiled wiping cloths that were not being stored in a sanitizer solution. (0.5 pts) |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observe large crack in swinging door. Also observed damaged gasket on the WIC door. Also observed leaking condenser in the WIF causing ice buildup. REPEAT*** (1 pt) |
|
49
|
1
|
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.
Observed heavy accumulation of debris/residue on the wire racks in the WIC. Also observed heavy accumulation of debris/residue on the NFCS of the other pieces of equipment such as low boy/flip top units. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (1 pt) |
|
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 heavy accumulation of grime and debris on the floors throughout facility as well as a heavy accumulation of rodent droppings. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts) |
|
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 employee drink being stored in rack of ice cream machine.. -CDI- Employee relocated drink. (0 pts) |