| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed employees using bare hands to prep fresh cut carrots and cabbage. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded these items.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed a flower in hand sink. CDI- PIC moved flower out of sink. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf - EHS observed ice machine with minor dark and pink build up in the ice machine. Observed several plates throughout the facility in need of cleaning due to food debris and dirt debris on them. PIC stated items were clean. CDI- PIC moved items to dish machine area.
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed cut cababge, tofu, bamboo shoots, chicken and steak in flip top units above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded the items. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure all tcs foods are kept at 41f and below. If violation is noted during a visit or inspeciton permit action shall occur. During VR ehs will encourage facility to implement a RCP.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
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 - EHS observed spring rolls, noodles, dumplings, and shrimp without dates. CDI- PIC stated items were made within 2-3 days and frozen. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P- EHS Observed rice and noodles on tphc however did not have a time stamp of start or finish. PIC voluntarily discarded the items. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf- EHS observed chicken thawing in a prep sink without running water. CDI- PIC placed item in walk in cooler. |
|
40
|
1
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. -REPEAT- Observed several employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing foods. |
|
45
|
0
|
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 several boxes of to go boxes and trays stored on the floor. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - EHS observed shared use dumpster with lids opened. Observed trash stored on outside of dumpster with torn bags and stacked several feet high. Observed flies all over the dumpster area and trash. Observed non food related trash and debris stored around the dumpster area. PIC stated an email had been sent to the properly manager and service provider. EHS confirmed service provider had been notify with a response to provide a front loader to remove all other trash by end of week. |