| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. Current posted “servsafe” expired in 2025, per the PIC.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed 2 kitchen handsinks unable to reach 100F. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 filet mignon stored directly on top of cooked beef in 3-door reach-in freezer. Items were removed from original packaging, cut, and repackaged. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 deli slicer maintained with dried raw food debris, tongs with dried debris above 3-comp, all stored as clean. CDI- PIC removed items to be w/r/s. *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 . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed pan of shaved brisket, meatballs in flip top temping above 41F. CDI- PIC discarded top portion of meatballs and discarded pan of shaved brisket.
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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). SEE COMMENT BELOW.
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 .
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed beef broth and veggie broth in Walk-in cooler, cooked shrimp, fried tofu, and crab sticks held in flip top, all without date marking. PIC was unaware of when items were prepped due to being front of house manager, confirmed with kitchen staff when items were prepped. CDI- PIC had correct date labels marked on containers. EHS discussed date marking and food handling instructions on packaging with PIC.
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 . |
|
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 interior of flip top with food debris accumulation, gaskets of prep units with food residue accumulation, and gaskets of standing reach-in units with heavy black residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT* |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hot water handle not functioning properly on handsink next to cookline. See item #10. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 areas under and behind equipment, along walls throughout establishment in need of cleaning. Observed ceiling vents with heavy residue and dust accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT*
6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop stored in unclean water. PIC stated mopping occurs 3 times a day or as needed. Remove mop to air dry after use. |