| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - Observed hot water temp at 60F at handsink in WIC in Halal prep room. Increase water temperature to maintain at least 100F at handsink. |
|
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 - REPEAT - Observed client cutting raw onions on the same prep table raw bacon was stored on. - CDI - Education provided. Employee moved raw bacon to a separate prep table.
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 - REPEAT - Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in both WIF and WIC on Halal side of facility. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order by moving raw beef above raw chicken.
*NOTE: Risk control plan may be implemented at next routine inspection if storage order issues persist.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. - P - Observed cut lettuce temp 47-50F at 10:45AM in Halal side WIC. Per PIC, lettuce was finished being prepped around 7AM. - CDI - PIC moved lettuce to WIF to rapidly cool. EHS observed lettuce reach 39-40F by 11:45AM.
*NOTE: Per PIC, lettuce is prepped inside WIC but water temperatures during washing process cause lettuce to increase in temperature above 41F. PIC stated the process for cutting lettuce will be permanently changed to include placing lettuce in freezer for 30 minutes after prep to quickly cool to 41F or below.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 - REPEAT - Observed lettuce cooling in deep plastic bags in WIC. Lettuce would not have met required cooling parameters without EHS intervention (see violation #20). - CDI - PIC moved lettuce to WIF to quickly cool and agreed to utilize freezer daily in cooling process for lettuce moving forward.
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 working containers of spices lacking labels on Halal side of facility. - CDI - PIC labeled working containers. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed multiple live insects throughout facility. Per PIC, licensed pest control operator treats facility twice per month. EHS recommends increasing pest control visits as needed. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed dry goods for a client stored outside of cage and directly on the floor. EHS directed PIC to provide client with more storage space. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed several food handlers working in facility lacking hair restraints. Utilize proper hair restraints. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed dish machine in Halal prep room leaking water underneath unit. Repair dish machine to prevent leaks. |
|
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. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris buildup on outside of cooking equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed leak in plumbing behind large skillet causing water buildup on floor underneath equipment. Also observed leak at three compartment sink faucet in Halal prep room. Repair all leaks. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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. - REPEAT - Observed missing ceiling tiles above cooking equipment in shared kitchen side prep area. Observed flooring to be peeling throughout facility. Replace missing ceiling tiles and repair flooring to ensure it floor is smooth and easily cleanable.
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. - REPEAT - Observed walls in need of cleaning throughout facility with emphasis near sinks. |