| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near glass dish machine. CDI: Paper towels were placed at sink. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee handle soiled dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes without changing gloves. CDI: Employee changed gloves and washed hands. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed both main dish machine and small glass dish machine at 0ppm chlorine after running multiple cycles. Ecolab arrived during inspection and repaired main dish machine, new concentration is 50ppm chlorine. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 corn purée and brisket above 41F after cooling overnight. Observed peppers at 77F after more than 2 hours of cooling. CDI: All items were voluntarily discarded.
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
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed 2 containers of corn purée, béchamel, and lemon cream sauce all below 135F. Observed 2 pans of meatballs sitting out on counter below 135F. CDI: All items were voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items in lowboy such as blanched potatoes, soup and kale above 41F. Ambient air of unit was 50F. According to employee thermomstat was turned up too high for unit. Employee adjusted thermomstat during inspection. Observed blanched potatoes sitting out at room temperature on counter above 41F. Potatoes voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf. Observed salmon under salads and spicy tuna bowl on lunch menu without asterisks. Observed salmon carpaccio on dinner menu without asterisk. According to PIC, items are offered undercooked. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 corn purée cooling overnight in a large plastic container tightly covered with a lid. Observed brisket cooling from last night in a plastic container covered with a lid. Observed peppers cooling at room temperature missing the 2 hour window. Observed raw chicken skewers cooling at a rate of 0.01F/min inside grill drawers. CDI: Chicken skewers were placed in walk in cooler to cool. EHS and PIC discussed cooling methods.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed calamari thawing not submerged under running water at 76F. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature on drain board of 3 comp sink. CDI: Items were placed in walk in cooler. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop with handle down inside of raw chicken. |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal bowls and metal pans wet stacked. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed out of service Walk in freezer downstairs near trash compactor. |