| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf PIC failed to maintain food safety rules for date marking and cold holding. EHS observed make unit with an ambient temperature of 53F. PIC stated temperatures are taken regularly but none are documented. EHS observed all TCS foods in make unit above 41F (see temp chart). EHS observed TCS items in WIC date marked for two weeks. PIC stated this is what he has been told previously. EHS provided education during visit. PIC was very responsive and discussed plans for impovement. 10-day VR required. (1)
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed facility without procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrhea. CDI - EHS provided copy of procedure. (0)
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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 numerous items in make unit above 41F. (See temp chart). EHS observed ambient temperature of make unit at 53F. PIC stated items in make unit were brought from WIC at 11:00am. PIC removed all TCS items from make unit and placed them in freezer to quickly cool down. PIC notified repair tech to come look at unit and facility will voluntarily close until unit is fixed. PIC will send picture of repairs to EHS for confirmation. 3-day VR required. (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 |
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 Observed watermelon and container of kimchi in WIC without label. PIC stated the watermelon and kimchi was from last Friday. EHS observed house made veggie soup in plastic containers stored in freezer without a date. PIC stated the soup was prepared last Friday and is kept frozen and then cooked to order. CDI - PIC added correct label to items. EHS observed containers of cooked mushrooms, eggs, and cooked pork date marked for 14 days. PIC stated that is what he has been told in the past. CDI - EHS provided education and PIC changed the dates to reflect the proper seven days for date marking. EHS did not observe any items beyond the seven days. (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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed bamboo shoot thawing under running water at prep sink. EHS observed water temperature at 89F. PIC stated bamboo has been thawing for an hour. CDI - EHS provided education and PIC added ice to bowl to reduce temperature of water below 70F. (0) |
|
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 numerous dead insects in light fixtures above three compartment sink and prep area. (0) |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed numerous pans being wet nested above three compartment sink. REPEAT. (0.5) |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 gaskets to 2-door freezer accumulating black residue. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid build up. REPEAT. (0.5) |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed numerous food items throughout WIC and two door freezer that belonged to employees. EHS observed no labeled dedicated area during inspection for employee storage. REPEAT. (0.5) |