| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand washing sink without any paper towels near register. Observed two other hand washing sink where paper towels were not coming out. CDI - PIC was able to provide paper towels and had a maintenance employee come and fix dispensing machines
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed blue beverage disposed in hand washing near coffee station. CDI - PIC cleaned and washing sink and spoke with employee about dumping into hand washing sink. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of sausage gravy from approximately 10:30AM-11:00AM cold holding in reach in cooler at 57*F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of sausage gravy.
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
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 Observed sliced tomatoes above prep unit with a discard time stamp of 12:32PM 10/14/24. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of tomatoes. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple flies throughout kitchen area. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open boxes of food being stored underneath A/C unit in walk in freezer where heavy ice has been building up on unit, floors and walls. CDI - PIC moved boxes of food away from A/C unit to prevent contamination of food. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
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. Observed employee handling food with multiple rings and bracelets on.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed three employees without any form of hair covering and no beard guard preparing food. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed in-use metal ice scoop submerged in ice inside ice container. CDI - PIC removed ice scoop. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
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 single use cups and happy meal boxes stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area and office room. CDI. PIC placed boxes of shelving. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer with heavy ice and frost build on A/C unit, also on the floor and wall. PIC had to move open boxes from underneath A/C unit to prevent contamination. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed large sized oven broken in garbage enclosure that needs to be removed. |
|
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 overall general cleaning needed around hard to reach areas of cooking and kitchen equipment. Several cups, napkins, and single use condiments on the floor behind and underneath cooking equipment. |
|
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 personal two jacks stored on top of open single service boxes near coffee station and personal phone stored on top of prep unit. CDI - PIC moved items to employee lounge area. |