| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed PIC is not ensuring that the rules of the food food are maintained and following safe food handling. EHS educated PIC on how to correct the violations observed today and he made the necessary corrections.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
No |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed no one wash their hands within the 2 hours of inspecting. Observed employees handling raw meat, leaving work station multiple times, and touching door handles and prep top handles, and never stop to wash their hands. EHS advised PIC to have everyone wash stop and wash their hands. EHS also advised PIC to educate employees on hand washing. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken above bread in the walk in freezer. Chicken was not frozen. CDI PIC moved chicken. Repeat
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken above lamb meat for gyros in walk in freezer. Meat was not frozen.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dicer and strainer stored as clean with food debris. CDI PIC moved items to 3 comp sink. REPEAT
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 .
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer water in 3 comp sink at 0ppm chlorine. CDI PIC added more chlorine to the water and achieved 150 ppm
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
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside of ice machine door and white shield in ice machine with large amount of buildup |
|
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 Observed turkey, ham, and yellow and white American cheese slices in prep top above 41F. Containers were filled past fill line. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded the top portions of these containers. Also observed raw chicken wings in the WIC above 41F. PIC stated that they were prepped at 10:30 am today. CDI PIC put ice in bin with wings to lower temperature. Also observed ranch and tartar sauce cups being held out of refrigeration above 41F (package states keep refrigarated) CDI PIC voluntarily discarded ranch and tartar sauce cups because they have been out for over 4 hours. 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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer bucket on counter top next to single service sauce cups and lids. |
|
39
|
2
|
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 container of sliced onions on the floor in the back. Employee was actively slicing onions and putting it in a container on the floor. CDI EHS educated employee and he put container on prep table. REPEAT
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 shredded lettuce in water in prep top. EHS educated PIC and he voluntarily discarded the lettuce. |
|
40
|
1
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed all employees handling food without a head covering on.
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 rings on her hand. |
|
41
|
1
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets at 0ppm chlorine. CDI PIC adjusted sanitizer buckets. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed scooper for ice machine stored on top of machine unprotected.
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 scooper in raw chicken wings bin touching the chicken. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy cooler doors. Observed walk in cooler leaking in multiple spots. CDI PIC moved food directly under the leak.
Observed Walk in freezer not freezing food. Facility does not do in cooling. PIC has contacted maintenance.
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 lining shelves in dry storage.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 cutting boards with deep grooves and discoloration that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. |
|
48
|
1
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-301.12(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.-Pf Observed large flour bin used to store chicken wings does not fit in the 3 comp sink. EHS advised to discontinue using this for the chicken. CDI PIC transferred wings to another container that can be properly submerged and sanitized at the 3 comp sink. REPEAT |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 shelves in walk in cooler and rolling cart shelves with large amount of rust and buildup. REPEAt |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed wall near sauce station with peeling paint and missing baseboards. Also observed baseboards under 3 comp sink detached from wall. REPEAT |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed 3 lights in the hood not working. |