| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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2
|
1
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Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no CFPM at the facility during time of the inspection.
Ensure there is a CFPM during all hours of operation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
5
|
0.50
|
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 no written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup.
CDI: EHS provided PIC with updated vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures for compliance.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed two food employees wash their hands at the handsink then turn off faucets without using a protective barrier.
CDI: EHS educated food employees and had them re-wash their hands following proper handwashing procedures. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no paper towels at the handsink at entrance into the kitchen, or at the handsink in the back near WIF. PIC stated these dispensers are broken.
CDI: PIC provided roll of paper towels for both handsinks.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed a soap pump stored inside the handsink at the back near WIF.
CDI: Pump was removed. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed multiple sheet trays full of cooked chicken wings and cooked chicken breast that were left uncovered on a speedrack inside the WIC.
Ensure all food items are covered after cooling process is finished to prevent contamination. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed blades of the vegetable dicer soiled with food debris, stored on the clean dish rack.
CDI: Dicer was taken to dish machine area to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized.
Observed old date sticker still intact on surface of stacked plastic pans, stored on the clean dish rack.
CDI: Pan was taken to dish area.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed black buildup accumulating on the interior wall of ice machine.
Ensure employees are reaching all surfaces inside the dish machine when cleaning. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed a carton of opened heavy cream that bore no open date, stored inside make table 1. PIC was unsure of when this was opened.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded heavy cream.
Observed a pan of shredduce that bore no prep date, stored inside make table 2.
CDI: PIC created date label for shredduce.
Observed a cambro of house-made marinara sauce that was date-marked with a prep date of 9/15, stored inside the lowboy cooler at the pizza station.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the marinara since it had surpassed the 7-day window.
Observed a jug of opened milk that bore no open date, stored inside the WIC. PIC and employees present were unsure of when it was opened.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded milk.
Observed a cambro of pico de gallo that bore no prep date, stored inside the WIC.
CDI: PIC created date label with Saturday's date.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner stored at the server station.
CDI: PIC had food employee label bottle as "cleaner" to prevent contamination.
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed a carton of AJAX cleaner stored on the side of the pizza oven, atop a case of unwashed avocados.
CDI: PIC removed the cleaner to prevent contamination. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoop handles stored inside sugar bin and flour bin both stored with the handles commingled in the non-TCS food products.
CDI: PIC removed handles from food products to prevent contamination.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
Observed two knives with soiled blades stored inside make table 2, which PIC stated he had not used them at all today during prep.
CDI: Both knives were taken to the dish area to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed a fryer out of order stored next to the water heater in the dish room. Observed a 2-door lowboy cooler out of order stored next to the handsink at the entrance of the kitchen.
PIC stated they are not planning on having either pieces of equipment repaired and do not need them for operations.
EHS advised removing from the facility if not going to have them repaired.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
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 heavily soiled interior surfaces of the microwave used to warm up customer food.
Ensure interior of microwave is getting cleaned and sanitized at least once every 24 hours.
Observed soiled gaskets in lowboy coolers and cooler drawers. Observed heavy dust buildup on clean dish rack and dry storage rack. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Observed damaged hardwood floors at entrance into the kitchen.
Repair damaged flooring to ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable.
6-201.17 (A) Wall and ceiling attachments shall be easily cleanable in the kitchen areas.
Observed damaged pvc pipe connecting from the exterior WIC wall into the floor drain, causing a floor leak.
Repair pvc pipe to prevent floor leaks.
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 heavy dust buildup on the fan vents inside WIC.
Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.
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 edging on the left side of the can wash needing to be re-caulked.
Re-caulk edging to prevent moisture buildup.
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
Observed variety of items stored underneath and around the pizza oven. PIC stated none of these items are necessary for operations and unsure of what some of the bins contain.
Remove any and all items not necessary for facility's operations or maintenance.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |