| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice bin at beverage station with significant black build-up. Ice machine beginning to support black growth on shield. Clean both frequently. |
|
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: Items in small prep unit above 41.0 F. Refer to temperature chart. CDI- moved food back to walk-in freezer to quickly chill. Food items dropped to 40.0 F within 30 min.
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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: Lettuce cooling tightly covered in WIC, 45.0 F. Freshly thawed fish cooling in cold drawer 48.0 F. Lettuce uncovered. Fish moved to WIC. Fish dropped to 44.0 within 40 min. Lettuce dropped to 41.0 in 40 min.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf: Through discussion with PIC discovered fish was thawed in pan of stagnant water at room temperature, then moved to cold drawer to continue thawing. Fish was 48.0 F in drawer. CDI- discussion on thawing approved methods. |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes of food on floor of freezer and walk-in cooler. REPEAT. |
|
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. Boxes of To-go containers on floor. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Door gaskets in some reach in coolers splitting badly. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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. Door gaskets of some prep coolers accumulating build-up. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. No drain plug in dumpster.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. One top cover of dumpster flipped open |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Personal drink on shelf above prep sinks. |