| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee pick up wiping cloth off of the floor then proceed to handle utensils without changing gloves. CDI: Employee changed gloves and washed hands. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed dish machine reaching a maximum temperature of 149F after running multiple cycles. PIC stated repair tech should have it repaired some time today. PIC stated until unit is repaired. Dishes will be washed/rinsed in machine and sanitized in 3 comp sink. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
18
|
1.50
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-401.11 (D) (2) Raw comminuted meat may not be offered for service by consumer selection from a children's menu. Pf. Observed children’s hamburger being offered undercooked on menus. EHS did not observe any cooking or selling of children’s hamburger during inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed jalapeños and onions hot holding on back of fryer below 135F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items in pupusa prep top/unit such as cheese, cut cabbage, pickled onions, and pupusas above 41F. Ambient air of unit was 42.6F. Observed salsa verde and table salsa in salsa prep top above 41F, items were over stacked. Items were placed in walk in cooler to cool. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 salsa verde cooling at a rate of 0.17F/min in 2 hr cooling window. Item was in a large bucket, and still had over an hour for cooling. Observed pico cooling at a rate of 0F/min in container covered with a lid. Observed fried chicken cooling at a rate of 0F/min inside prep top. CDI: Chicken was moved to walk in, lid was removed from pico, and salsa was split into smaller containers and placed in freezer.
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 . |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. CDI: Item was placed back in walk in cooler. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead roach on floor at cook line. Remove item. |
|
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 flooring throughout facility in need of cleaning. |