| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no CFPM on site at start of inspection. |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open cup of soda on prep table. CDI-Soda was removed. |
|
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuce. CDI-Employee voluntarily discarded eggs.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed blueberries and strawberries stored over washed, RTE lettuce. Store washed produce over unwashed produce. CDI-Washed lettuce was voluntarily discarded by employee. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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. 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 . Observed cooked chicken that was in the cooling process with a cooling rate of 0 degrees/min. Employee stated cooling had started around 2pm. Chicken was 83F at 3:31 and 83F at 4:44pm. Cooling window was missed. CDI-Employee voluntarily discarded chicken. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed TCS foods in WIC and prep top unit above 41F. Reference temperature chart. Ambient temperature of WIC was 47F. Cheeses in prep top unit were over stacked, above the fill line. CDI-Technicians attempted to make repairs to WIC and TCS foods were voluntarily discarded by employee, as no one present could state how long TCS foods had been above 41F. Cheeses in prep top unit were moved to reachin to quickly cool. VR required within 3 days to verify improvements in cold holding. Ambient temperature of WIC dropped to 46F by end of inspection. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed roasted garlic and garlic in oil with no date mark. Observed garlic aioli (garlic in oil mixture) from 4/24, Caesar dressing (garlic in oil mixture per recipe book) from 5/28, shrimp soup from 5/15, cut cantaloupe from 5/28 and 5/29, and cooked portobello mushrooms from 5/28. CDI-Employee discarded TCS foods that were held past 7 days. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 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 . Observed chicken that was in cooling process in a deep, covered container stored on prep table for over 2 hours. Chicken missed first cooling window. CDI-Employee voluntarily discarded chicken. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probe thermometer on site during inspection. VR required within 7 days to ensure establishment has acquired a thin probe thermometer. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles and shakers. CDI-Employee added correct labels to working containers. |
|
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. Observed roll of single-use paper used to wrap sandwiches stored directly on the floor. |
|
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 grease buildup on walls surrounding cooking equipment and covering ac vent cover. Increase cleaning frequency in these areas. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee cell phone stored on top of package of wraps and a purse, cell phone, and keys stored over slicer on prep table. Move employee items to designated area to prevent contamination. |