| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT** -1.5-
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 . |
|
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 items hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. Items were not fully submerged in steam well and not directly under heating lamp. -CDI- PIC placed items on TPHC. EHS provided written TPHC procedures and assisted PIC with filling them out. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in salad station above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air of unit at 43F. EHS checked temperature at end of inspection and observed at 39F. Per PIC, items were prepared about 30 minutes ago. Observed items in RIC above 41F. Observed items at top of unit at 41F or below. Observed ambient air of bottom of unit at 43F. -CDI- PIC placed items prepared today in freezer to cool back down and discarded items in RIC. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
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 marinara sauce opened today cooling in prep unit. Observed chicken prepared today cooling with pieces of chicken stacked on top of one another. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC unstacked items and placed in WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests in dry storage area. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. -0- |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak at salad unit. Observed dish machine not in use due to not functioning behind bar where non alcoholic drinks and ice are dispensed and that drinkware is washed. Observed ambient air of RIC at 43F on bottom half of unit. Repair. **REPEAT** -0.5-
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in need of replacement due to dark groves and buildup. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. |
|
55
|
0
|
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 dust buildup on walls and ceilings throughout. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored over retail items in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |