| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed chemical dish machine being actively used read at 0ppm chlorine concentration at start of inspection. CDI- PIC was aware of how to prime unit, after priming 100ppm observed.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed chicken wings cooked and frozen to be used on future date in standing 2D reach-in freezer. CDI- EHS discussed applying date labeling to reflect TCS foods process within 7 day parameter, PIC applied date mark for initial day of prep and will have date marked on day item is removed to be thawed and used.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 marinacion being held without date on prep table to be used by food employees. PIC stated item contains TCS ingredients, food employees had dates marked on container. CDI- food employee marked 3/4 on item to reflect original prep date.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed unknown chemical stored near dish pit without labeling. CDI- PIC aware item was degreaser, had label marked on container. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 house guac cooling at a rate below .12F/min due to container having tightly fitted covering. CDI- PIC had covering removed to allow for more effective cooling. *REPEAT* Points not escalated due to improvement based on previous report.
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
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed 2 large plastic containers of cut lettuce being stored in undrained ice. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had food employee remove undrained ice from container. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard and aluminum foil being used on lower prep surfaces in facility. Non food-contact surfaces of equipment shall meet requirements listed above. Increase cleaning frequency, discard inappropriate material at a rate soiling and contamination is prevented. *REPEAT*
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets coming undone in low reach-in units. |
|
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 dish rack with residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Observed outdoor shared cardboard receptacle without lids or sliding doors, also with multiple large holes along back of receptacle. EHS to speak with neighboring establishments to inform of discovery.
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. SEE COMMENT ABOVE.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. SEE COMMENT ABOVE. |