| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed PIC without being a certified food protection manager that could not sufficiently answer questions regarding cold holding items, health policy, and change of tasks involving glove changes.
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager during inspection. Repeat.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed bucket of sanitizer in handwash sink basin by the front counter. CDI-PIC removed bucket of sanitizer from handwash sink. Repeat. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 handler use gloves to grab raw hamburger patty and about to continue working without changing gloves with ready to eat foods. CDI-EHS provided education and food handler discarded gloves, washed hands, and donned new gloves. |
|
18
|
1.50
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P. Observed raw chicken wings cooked to 123F and 118F in fryer basket. PIC could not provide explanation on chicken wings being par cooked. CDI-Wings were dropped into fryer and heated to 198F. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed several TCS items in the top section of the flip top above 41F (see temp chart), however lowboy unit was holding at 38F. PIC voluntarily discarded foods. VR within 3 days to ensure all parts of the flip top are holding at 41F or below.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.12 Food that is being slacked shall be held in refrigeration at 41F and below or at any temperature if the food remains frozen. Observed multiple bags of frozen fries under prep table without refrigeration. PIC stated that the bags are brought out of freezer and stored there until being ordered. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several crawling insects through various stages of life throughout dry storage area. PIC discarded pests and stated that facility does their own pest control. EHS to make return visit within 10 days to check on effectiveness of facilities self application of pest control. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard throughout storage areas used as liner for shelving. PIC discarded cardboard. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed trash dumpster with holes opening on the bottom of unit due to rusting, causing pest harborage with larvae growing in the bottom of trash inside dumpster. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food storage in the same container as unopened turkey used in facility. PIC moved food to bottom shelf of WIC, away from food sold in the facility. |