| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
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PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed walk in cooler out of temp. Observed several foods from walk in cooler and prep top out of temp. Observed storage order and cooling method issues. Observed oyster tags not kept for oysters. Observed water dripping from A/C unit in walk cooler near food. Once PIC found out about the issues PIC, nothin was don't to fix the items for immediate corrective actions. PIC stated that they have been having issues on and off with the WIC for the past few weeks, maintenance will come tomorrow to fix the unit. EHS notified that the unit can only be out of temp for 4 hours before all TCS foods will have to be discarded. The cooler needs to be fixed immediately. The only foods holding in the walk in cooler were the ones that were thawing. All other foods temped were out of temp.
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.
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed PIC with no knowledge of food temperatures. EHS asked what employees do with food that is out of temperature. PIC stated that if foods are out of temperature, they discard them. EHS notified that eggs, sausage and foods in the walk in cooler were out of temperature. Nothing was done to get a corrective action. CDI- EHS directed PIC on what to do with foods. Sausage and eggs in prep top discarded. Foods in the walk in cooler were within time/ temp parameters and were placed in the freezer to cool.
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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 on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed tags not kept for oysters. PIC only had 1 tag for the whole year. Other tags were from 2023. PIC stated that they have gone through more than one case of oysters. |
|
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 shrimp stored on top of cooked mussels. Observed raw shrimp stored behind cooked eggs in the prep top unit. CDI- Shrimp relocated to a proper location. This is the fourth consecutive time that facility has been out on storage order. EHS will get facility to create a risk control plan. If facility cannot get this violation under control an INTENT TO SUSPEND MAY BE ISSUED.
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(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed foods cooling at a rate of 0. These were the foods in the walk in cooler that were supposed to be moved to the freezer for quick cooling. Foods were not moved to the freezer for quick cooling. foods were still in the walk in cooler prior to it cooling to 41F. EHS asked the PIC to move the items so that they can begin the cooling process. Cooling process was not started. CDI- ALL FOODS MOVED TO THE FREEZER AND BEGAN TE COOLING PROCESS. See violation #22 for more details.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
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 squid, crab, mussels, sausage, oysters, in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. Observed sausage, shrimp and eggs in prep top holding above 41F. CDI- walk in cooler items were placed in the freezer. All other items discarded.
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 . |
|
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 bin of flour without a label. |
|
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 flies in kitchen area. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored near dripping A/C unit in the walk in. CDI- Food relocated to a safe area while walk in is being worked on. Observed maintenance step on the sugar bags to come down from the roof access. EHS notified PIC that food cannot be used as a stepping stool to come from the roof. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Obsevred walk in cooler holding above 41F. PIC stated that the employees checked the temperature when they came in; the temp was at 39F. EHS notified PIC that the temp was currently near 50F. PIC stated that maintenance will be here tomorrow. EHS notified PIC that the cooler needs to be functional during all hours of operation in order to safely prepare food. Without the walk in cooler the facility may close. Maintenance was called and onsite within 5 minutes. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 seasoning bins in need of cleaning. Observed roller rack in dry storage in need of cleaning. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 low grout at walk in area.
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 hoods in need of cleaning. |