| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 lettuce cut at 9:00am holding at 51F by 1:00pm. Cooling method not sufficient for rapid cooling. See violation 33 for details.
CDI - Lettuce voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed cooked peppers and onions on flattop and queso in soup kettle holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. All items had been in hot holding since 9:00am.
CDI - All items reheated to over 165F by 1:00pm.
Repeat. 3 pts.
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
|
1.50
|
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 pupusas and cabbage slaw in stove prep, milk in back RIC, and milk in server RIC not baring labels indicating their date of opening or preparation. Observed salsa in server RIC labeled with date they were portioned instead of the date the main batch was prepared. Milk in back RIC had manufacturer expiration date of 10/8/25.
CDI - Pupusas and slaw labeled with date on the mother batch in WIC. EHS advised PIC to label food items once they are removed from main batch. Milk in back RIC voluntarily discarded. Milk in server RIC labeled with confirmed opening date. Salsa in server RIC labeled with correct date. EHS informed PIC that this practice may not be allowed in the future.
1.5 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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 various food items offered undercooked with no asterisk leading to consumer advisory on bottom of menu. PIC stated asterisks added to menus during previous inspection had rubbed off.
CDI - Employees began correcting menus during inspection.
Repeat. 0.5 pts. |
|
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 cut lettuce cooling while submerged in water in a deep plastic container in WIC. Lettuce did not achieve 41F within four hours of prep.
CDI - Lettuce 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 . |
|
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 tripe thawing in stagnant water with a temperature of 77F. Tripe had been in thawing for approximately one hour.
CDI - Tripe removed from water and cooked during inspection.
0 pts. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed various chest freezers graded for home use in kitchen during inspection. Replacement with commercial grade equipment necessary.
Repeat. 1 pt. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed low grout lines in dish pit area. Repair necessary.
Repeat. 1 pt. |