| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
2
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Pan of clams in walk-in cooler and pan of clams in cooler on line were missing shellstock tags. Also, tags that were being kept for 90 days were missing the date the batch was used on them. Ensure shellstock tags are with the shellstock and ensure when shellstock is empty the tag is kept and the date is recorded on the tag and held for 90 days. CDI - PIC educated and he found tags and placed them with clams. REPEAT |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Roasted garlic that began cooling at 9AM still measured 60F at 3PM. TCS foods must cool within the proper cooling parameters. CDI - PIC discarded roasted garlic. 0 pts.
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 . |
|
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 Veggie sofrito, abondigas, marisco sofrito, karmaroni, spinach and chick peas, and vegetable stock in walk-in cooler measured 44-48F. Air temperature of cooler was 41F. PIC stated that staff had propped door open during set-up and that probably caused the cooler temperature to rise. CDI - All warm TCS foods were moved to freezer or ice bath to rapidly cool. PIC contacted refrigeration technician and he will arrive at establishment to check cooler. REPEAT
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
|
1
|
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 Cooked garlic was cooling in deep container with tight lid on container. Leeks were cooling at 49-52F in sandwich cooler on line. Use walk-in cooler or freezer to rapidly cool TCS foods. Also, spread out TCS foods and leave them uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling. CDI - PIC discarded garlic and moved leeks to freezer to rapidly cool. REPEAT
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
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some flies present in dish washing area. Ensure doors are closed so flies can’t enter establishment. 0 pts. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Wiping cloths buckets observed on the floor. Store wiping cloth buckets off the floor. 0 pts. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Lime buildup in dish machine. De-lime dish machine. 0 pts. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Cold water not working at hand sink in one of the restrooms. Repair sink. 0 pts. |
|
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. Buildup on walls in ware washing room. Clean walls. 0 pts. |