| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed raw shrimp being stored behind RTE vegetables in wok prep unit. Observed unwashed avocados and cucumbers being stored above RTE raw tuna in WIC. CDI - PIC reordered storage.
Repeat. 3 pts.
For more information on food storage order 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 all TCS foods in sushi lowboy 2 maintaining above 41F. Ambient in unit 51F. Observed all TCS foods in server RIC holding above 41F. Ambient in unit 41F, but rapidly rose once opened. PIC voluntarily discarded all foods that had been stored in units for longer than three hours, and moved all foods that had been in units for less than three hours to WIC. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Units to remain out of service until repaired. 72 hour VR required.
1.5 pts.
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
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 pico de gallo in sushi lowboy 1 with no label indicating its date of preparation. Observed ginger dressing prepared with garlic and oil baring a date label of 4/1/25 in WIC. CDI - PIC was able to verify date of preparation for pico de gallo and labeled. Ginger dressing voluntarily discarded.
0 pts.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 various squeeze bottles and shakers throughout kitchen area with no labels indicating its contents during inspection. Ensure all working containers are properly labeled.
0 pts. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer solution with a concentration of about 50ppm quat during inspection. CDI - PIC changed sanitizer to solution of about 150ppm quat.
0 pts. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed multiple plastic quart and pint containers with lids that have been intentionally cut and compromised to allow for dispensing of the product being stored inside. Observed gasket in wok prep broken and in need of repair. CDI - PIC removed all compromised lids.
Repeat. 1 pt. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 microwave in main kitchen area caked with food debris during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage.
0 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 floor tiles in main kitchen area. Repair or replacement needed.
0 pts. |
|
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 employee belongings being stored in conjunction with customer single use items in dry storage area during inspection. Ensure employee belongings are stored in designated areas.
Repeat. 0.5 pts. |