| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee drink with no lid. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper employee beverages for kitchen area and item was discarded. -0- |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P- Observed food employee used cell phone and then return to handle clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0- |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed trash can stored in front of handsink at BOH. -CDI- PIC relocated items.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC use handsink to rinse out items and food employee use handsink to wet a rag. -CDI- EHS educated both on proper use of handsink and handsink was properly cleaned out. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
12
|
0
|
Food received at proper temperature |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F or less. -P- Observed tofu received at 43-44F, cut cabbage at 51-55F, and raw shelled eggs at 48F. -CDI- PIC set items aside and labeled them and called to have delivery drivers return to return the food. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed multiple items in WIC with no protective covering. Observed condensation drippage in WIC that could easily contaminate food. **REPEAT** -1.5-
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed food employee use a gloved hand to handle a wiping cloth to wipe out the pan and use same gloved hand to handle raw broccoli to prepare an order. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper food contact surfaces and items were discarded.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed celery and oranges stored over RTE rice and other items and unwashed zucchini stored over RTE sauces and other items in WIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw ground pork stored over raw shrimp in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
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 |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit 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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F in prep unit and lowboy. Observed ambient air of prep unit at 38F and lowboy at 46F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all items not prepared today and placed other items in WIC to cool back down. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **FACILITY TO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** -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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed two spray bottles with no labels. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0- |
|
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 items prepared today cooling at a low rate such as rice, chicken, and pork. Items were found cooling in large bus tubs densely packed. Observed items prepared today cooling in prep units and lowboys. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC separated items into smaller containers and moved other items from other units into WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed screen door in kitchen area not fully closed with small gaps.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests in kitchen area. -0- |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed clean pans stacked wet. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
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 lids covering bins with debris and RIC and WIC in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
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 food splash on walls and other areas. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 cracked/chipped floor tiles throughout. Observed missing ceiling tile near WIC. |
|
56
|
0
|
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 items stored over retail items in WIC, prep unit, and lowboy. -0-
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed one light bulb in WIC near door providing very minimal lighting in unit. |