| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing sign in restroom. CDI - Hand washing guidance provided to facility during inspection. -0- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed soiled tongs and blade on can opener affixed to prep table stored clean with heavy food debris. CDI - Both utensils placed at 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. -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
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed beans hot holding at 110 F in warmer. PIC discovered that the warmer’s thermostat was low and increased to high. CDI - PIC transferred beans to stove top and reheated to 175 F. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. EHS observed multiple trays of empanadas filled with TCS ingredients cold holding between 43-45 F. Refer to temperature observation chart. PIC states that these were prepared yesterday and had not been taken out for today. CDI - All products > 41 F voluntarily discarded by PIC. -3-
Recommend implementing cold logs to ensure TCS foods are at 41 F or less in cold holding.
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed pre-cooked chorizo, diced sausage in prep top with out date labels, cut honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon and ham in the walk-in cooler with no date label. PIC states that these were first used yesteday. CDI - PIC allowed to date labeled products accordingly.
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 spinach and mozzarella sticks being held past 7 day requirement (8/14-8/20 and 8/7-8/13, respectively) and no date marking on rotisserie chicken. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded by PIC. -3-
EHS discussed with PIC about FIFO procedures.
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
|
2
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed an unidentifiable in-use chemical spray bottle. CDI - PIC identified substance as bathroom cleaning agent and product labeled. -2- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed mini tongs used for empanadas at front counter stored inside of handwoven basket. CDI - Attendant removed tongs for washing. -0- |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handle on standing reach in freezer and damaged gaskets at walk-in cooler, 2-door standing reach-in unit, standing reach-in freezer and 2-door standing reach-in unit behind the front counter. Repair. -1- |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed restroom not providing a covered waste bin. -0- |