| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) pan of raw shell eggs stored behind ready to eat chicken in prep top, with two eggs having made contact with RTE foods. CDI - PIC rotated raw and RTE food and removed uncracked raw shell eggs from chicken bin.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed one (1) box of unwashed green bell peppers above RTE food in WIC. CDI - PIC rotated bell peppers to unwashed produce storage. EHS provided storage order charts for WIC and reach in units.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) portion of properly date marked cooked short rib in grocery bag in WIC. Observed two (2) loose uncut, unwashed green bell peppers on clean WIC shelves. CDI - PIC rotated cooked short rib meat to food safe plastic bag. EHS placed unwashed peppers in pepper box.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Upon arrival EHS observed two (2) portions of TCS foods (fried chicken wings, chicken chunks) held at ambient temperature. Per conversation with PIC, items were being held at ambient temperature after cooking, being reheated as needed for orders, and disposed of within four hours; however, no TPHC system was observed at time of inspection. CDI - Portions of TCS food observed below 135F were disposed of; completed reheating items were placed at counter and given TPHC label (4p to 8p). EHS left blank TPHC sheet to be utilized at the discretion of establishment as needed. REPEAT.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) depleted can of flying insect spray at chemical storage. Per conversation with PIC, can was used for outdoor pest control in summer. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of can. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 one (1) large pot of recently cooked fried rice (at 135F within the previous hour) in WIC with minimal cooling observed. CDI - PIC rotated rice to open bin; rice cooled to below 70F within 2 hours of initial cooking. EHS provided cooling chart stickers for cooked food and food prepared at ambient temperature.
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 . |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 (2) bins of marinated chicken on floor of WIC. Observed one (1) stack of boxes of unopened food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Rotate food to available shelving or otherwise elevate food. REPEAT.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed three (3) cans of pineapple juice with heavy dents at centers and seams stored with non distressed canned goods. PIC confirmed via invoice that cans were delivered on day of inspection. CDI - PIC rotated cans to separate shelving to be held for credit. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
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 one (1) set of tongs held in bin of noodles in prep unit with handles contacting food. CDI - gloved food employee rotated utensil out of food. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard dumpster behind locked fence with open door. |
|
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 two (2) containers of milk (employee beverages) stored above sauce in WIC. CDI - PIC lowered employee beverages to lower shelving such that they cold not potential contaminate food held for resale. |