| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety PIC does not have certified food protection manager certification. -REPEAT VIOLATION- |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Pf Observed front hand sink out of order. Staff is currently going to back of facility to wash hands and they cook and do most of their food prep in the front of the facility. VR- a verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to ensure that front hand sink is operable. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed main reach in cooler at back of facility not maintaining TCS foods such as whole milk, several boxes of cream cheese, various hard cheeses, hard shell eggs, and almond milk. The internal temperature of the unit was 55F and PIC stated because they have been frequently in and out of the unit. Unit was kept closed to allow to come down to max cold hold temperature but within 1 hour internal temperature only dropped by 5 degrees. CDI-PIC relocated TCS items to the front reach in coolers and have contacted a technician to service unit. Vr- A verification visit will be conducted within 3 days to verify that back reach in cooler is maintainng TCS foods at 41F and below. -REPEAT-
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 . |
|
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 shaved steak ambient cooling on counter top, within 30 minutes the cooling rate dropped only 12 degrees. CDI-PIC placed shredded beef in front reach in cooler to rapidly cool.
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 . |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed both food employees preparing and handling food without hair restraints. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed front flip top cooler and low boy inoperable and not in use. Also observed large back reach in cooler not maintaining TCS foods at 41F or below. Repair or replace both units. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 cleaning on interior and exterior of microwave as well as interior and exterior of all cold holding units with grease and food debris. |
|
51
|
2
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.Observed inoperable plumbing system at front hand sink. -REPEAT VIOLATION- |
|
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 food employees with their lunch items located on the clean dish rack and dry storage rack. CDI-Food employees relocated their lunch items to the designated employee location. |