| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed EHP that did not include restrictions and exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided handout. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 shrimp stored over onions and rice in prep unit. Observed raw shelled eggs in container with RTE sauces. Observed raw pork stored over cilantro in lowboy. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed washed lettuce heads stored directly on lowboy cooler shelving. Observed washed onions stored in a cardboard box. -CDI- PIC rewashed items and placed in appropriate containers. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed some dishes stored as clean with food debris. Some of these dishes were found beneath a food prep table where food debris from prep table was falling on clean dishes. Observed used cutting board that had been stored in direct contact with clean cutting board. -CDI- PIC moved items to prep unit to be W/R/S. -1.5-
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 . |
|
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 2 containers of rice prepared prior day above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
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 . |
|
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)./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 no date on mozzarella cheese, housemade tomato salsas, cut lettuce, and 2 containers of cooked beef head. Observed rice that had been prepared prior day, that was date marked for today. Per PIC, items without date marks had been prepared today. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking procedures and PIC properly date marked items. -0-
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. Per PIC, contents were degreaser. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1- |
|
33
|
0
|
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 2 containers of rice prepared prior day that did not meet cooling parameters. Observed cut lettuce cooling in lowboy cooler with lid. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and rice was voluntarily discarded and lid removed to facilitate rapid cooling of cut lettuce. EHS stated that all items were prepared in commissary. EHS discussed cooling process of rice and reminded PIC to ensure all items are properly cooled in commissary before being placed onto MFU. -0-
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 |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 multiple squeeze bottles and other containers with no labels. Observed “spices” label on small shelving used to hold squeeze bottles that did not contain spices. -0- |
|
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. Observed flying pests. -0- |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed heads of lettuce, avocados with stickers, cucumbers, and jalapeños on MFU. Permit conditions state that: • This MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the processing of raw animal food and washing of vegetables based on its insufficient prep table/sink space and operation is limited to cooking and assembly of pre-prepared foods. Ensure all items are washed at commissary and all unwashed items are left at commissary. -0.5- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. Observed food and other debris falling in dishes stored as clean below prep table and items were not inverted.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 food debris in bus tub used to store clean dishes. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed beef head and other items stored in grocery bags. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat. Replace with a smooth and easily cleanable material. -0- |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone and headphones stored on top of prep unit. Observed employee items throughout commingled with or stored above retail items in coolers. -0.5- |