| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employee health policy reference poster on wall but no exclusion agreement observed. CDI: EHS gave PIC a paper copy of full employee health agreement.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed open can of coconut water in flip top unit commingled with food service ingredients. PIC stated that the coconut water is an employee beverage. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded can. |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee go from washing dishes to handling clean utensils and beginning to don gloves without a hand wash. CDI: EHS had employee wash her hands. REPEAT |
|
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 multiple containers, pans, and utensils with food debris and residue stored as clean. CDI PIC moved soiled items to 3 comp sink to be W/R/S. REPEAT
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw shell eggs sitting beside grill at ambient temperature. PIC stated that the eggs had been out since around 7AM. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded shell eggs. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to one item being out of compliance during visit.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution in a spray bottle with concentration over 400ppm. CDI: PIC diluted sanitizer to 200 ppm.
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle of degreaser without a label. CDI: PIC labeled degreaser bottle. |
|
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 cooked bologna, sausage patties and boiled eggs that were prepared around 6:30AM. Items were put in flip top to cool and items were above 41F in temperature and still cooling. Items had 30 minutes left to cool to 41F. CDI: PIC moved items to WIF to quickly cool to 41F or below. EHS observed 41F or below before end of inspection.
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
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple flies in food prep area. PIC stated that facility has a pest control company and EHS verified this. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two boxes of frozen food items being stored on floor in WIF. CDI: PIC moved items to a shelf. |
|
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 multiple soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces in kitchen. CDI: employee voluntarily discarded wiping cloths. |
|
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. Observed condenser in WIF leaking and accumulating a substantial amount of ice. Repair. Observed tall RIC not being used due to disrepair. Repair, replace or discard. REPEAT |
|
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 inside and outside of WIC and WIF doors with buildup. Observed gaskets and inside/outside areas in flip top unit heavily soiled and in need of cleaning. REPEAT |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed one urinal taped off and not functioning. PIC stated that they are working on getting it repaired but certain parts are out of stock to repair item. |
|
53
|
1
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. -Pf Observed no toilet tissue available in women’s restroom. REPEAT. CDI: PIC supplied toilet tissue in restroom. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 wall and floors, and floors underneath equipment throughout kitchen with grease and debris buildup. Observed ceiling vents accumulating debris. REPEAT |
|
56
|
1
|
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 food and drink commingled with customer food and clean dishes throughout facility. REPEAT
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed a light intensity of 1.2 foot candles in WIC. Increase light intensity to required 10 foot candles.
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cellphone being stored on cutting surface of flip top unit. CDI: Employee put cellphone in pocket. |