| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. - Observed PIC drinking from an open coffee cup near food prep and clean food contact surfaces. CDI- PIC moved coffee cup away from areas exposed to food prep and clean utensils. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - REPEAT- Observed trash cans in front of hands in. Observed peas and carrots thawing in hand sink. CDI- PIC removed item. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
No
|
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 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed beef tendon, beef tendon stock, cut cabbage, bean sprouts, red curry, yellow curry, spring roll, crab Rangoon and tomato soup without a date. Observed red curry dated 6/27 and yellow curry dated 6/29 expired. PIC voluntarily discarded the items that expired and back dated all other items. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure proper date marking is occurring.
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed secondary containers of oils salts and sauces without a label. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed several employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing foods. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed several cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. |
|
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 hood system and shelving throughout the facility in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to grease and food residue build up. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
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 employee items mixed in retail items. |