| 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 Observed ready to eat foods stored below raw beef in walk in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all ready to eat foods. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed food in the walk in cooler that was uncovered, food was not actively cooling. |
|
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 a few plastic containers stored clean with visible food and sticker residue present. CDI: Items taken to dish area to be w/r/s. **Points deescalated due to overall improvement** -1.5- **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 . |
|
17
|
0
|
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P Observed 5 dented cans stored in dry storage, not segregated. CDI: PIC removed cans to be discarded. -0- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed three containers of cooked chicken at Betty’s market holding above 41F. see temperatures chart. CDI- PIC took items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool as they were placed on the line less than 4 hours prior. **Points deescalated due to overall improvement** **REPEAT** -1.5-
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
|
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 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 two bags of cut spinach with a date marking of 2/5-2/12 which is 8 days instead of the allotted 7 days. CDI- PIC corrected the date marking. **Points deescalated due to overall improvement** **REPEAT** -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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed items at Betty’s salad bar that are being held on time were not discarded at the 4 hour mark. EHS prompted employees to begin pulling items off the salad bar. PIC stated that employee was getting new items from walk in cooler, however, items being held on TPHC were still accessible to the public after the 4 hour holding period ended. CDI: Items were pulled and discarded. **Points deescalated due to overall improvement** **REPEAT** -1.5- |
|
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 exterior of equipment in need of general cleaning in mecklenburger station. Observed debris in the gasket of coolers at mecklenburger. Observed food debris underneath of equipment in Betty’s market. EHS advised that if equipment is no longer in use to w/r/s equipment and protect it or remove from the facility. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
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 low grout in mecklenburger station. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles in mecklenburger. -0- |