| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shrimp stored above RTE ribs in RIC. Observed bread stored below raw fish stored in RIF. PIC rearranged to prevent contamination.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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. Observed grits from night before missing cooling window never reaching 41 and below. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded grits.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed mash potatoes HH below 135. PIC stated they bring potatoes to temp on the stove and then transfer them to HH unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded mash potatoes.
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed RTE ribs with out date marking sticker. PIC stated they come in pre cooked and then they slice re rap and store in the RIC until service. CDI - PIC added yesterday’s date marking to container of ribs.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
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 Observed grits from night before missing cooling window never reaching 41 and below. Observed grits stored with tight fitting lid. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded grits.
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 |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP salmon thawing in RIC without a slit. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sani bucket consentration at 0ppm. CDI - PIC remade at proper concentration. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed spatula melted. Observed several lids heavily cracked/ broken throughout. Observed containers and pots with damage. CDI - PIC discarded items |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 tall reach in, hot drawer, flour bins, shelving and equipment throughout in need of cleaning. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed trash can without a lid in women’s restrooms. Provided a covered trash can. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 floors heavily soiled under and around equipment. |