| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed both employees unable to answer the inspector’s questions regarding the operation of the facility. They were also not knowledgeable of hot holding temperatures. VR needed 6-12-25
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
Observed employees were not aware of their responsibility to report required symptoms and diseases. VR needed 6-12-25
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee put on gloves without washing her hands.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employees go from operating the cash register to preparing food with out washing their hands.
CDI EHS educated both employees on handwashing practices and they stopped and washed their hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at back handwashing sink. VR needed 6-12-25
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 the only handwashing sink in the back room (next to the 3 comp sink) is not operating. VR needed 6-12-25 |
|
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 multiple food items on the HH rollers below 135F. Both workers could not tell me how long the items were on the roller. They stated that they do not know when items are ready to serve to customers. CDI Voluntarily discarded and EHS educated employees.
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed hotdogs and taquitos opened with no open date. CDI Employee stated they were opened today and he put date mark on them. REPEAT |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed facility does not have a thermometer. VR needed 6-12-25 |
|
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 nozzles to soda syrup directly on the wet floor in the back storage room. Also observed the nozzles for the self serve milk dispenser hanging 2 inches below the machine. |
|
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 employees handling food without head coverings on. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single service tray directly on the floor. Also observed multiple stacks of single service trays stored on top of equipment unprotected. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed standing water in back storage room were soda syrup boxes are stored. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed multiple personal items stored amongst food items for customers and on top of lowboy cooler and freezer. REPEAT |