| 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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw salmon stored over RTE herbs and condiments in reachin. CDI-Raw salmon was moved to bottom of reachin unit. |
|
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. 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 beef empanadas that were prepared yesterday that did not reach 41F within 6 hours, as they were 45F at time of inspection. Empanadas were tightly packed in container with layers of aluminum foil. CDI-EHS discussed improved cooling methods with PIC and PIC voluntarily discarded empanadas. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 opened heavy cream with no date mark and beef empanadas with an incorrect date mark. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded the heavy cream. PIC was able to verify when the empanadas were made and added an accurate date mark. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed items such as rice, chicken nuggets, tempura shrimp, and eel held on time without written procedures.
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed eel, chicken nuggets, and tempura shrimp held on TPHC without any marking to indicate when foods were removed from temperature control or to be discarded.
CDI-EHS filled out TPHC template with PIC and employee stated foods were removed from temperature control at 4pm, and added time stamp to indicate this. |
|
32
|
1
|
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed cooked proteins (6/11) in ROP in the WIC. When asked, PIC stated they sous vide the ribs. CDI-EHS explained that sous vide and ROP requires an approved variance unless the food is packaged with production time and date, held at 41F or less, and removed from ROP within 48 hours after packaging. PIC voluntarily discarded sous vide/ROP food and was given more information on how to apply for a variance in the future. |
|
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 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 cut and seasoned today cooling in a covered pan in the WIC. Observed tomatoes that were cut today and placed in a large container with minimal surface area for cold air flow to quickly cool in prep top. Observed empanadas that were prepared and then tightly packed in covered container with layers of aluminum foil in reachin. CDI-Lid was removed from container of chicken to increase cold air flow. Cut tomatoes were moved to WIC to quickly cool. PIC voluntarily discarded empanadas. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
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 thawed fish that was still in ROP at sushi station. EHS explained correct thawing procedures to employee. CDI-Employee removed tuna from ROP. |
|
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 multiple squeeze bottles and a stainless steel shaker on prep tables and near grill without labels. CDI-Employee added correct labels to all working containers. |
|
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 multiple fruit flies in kitchen. Increase pest control. |
|
39
|
0
|
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 directly on the floor in the WIC. Move all foods off floor to prevent contamination. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping clothes stored on prep tables, not in sanitizer, between uses. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils stored in container with water at 79F. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed employee using a towel to dry food containers after they were W/R/S. Allow items to air dry after W/R/S. |
|
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 single-use cups stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. |