| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed PIC unable to present signed attestation of EHP. -CDI- PIC had blank copies and reviewed and signed at time of visit. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee eating and drinking at prep table with retail tea and other items present. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on designated areas and food employee relocated.
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Observed 2 employee drinks with no lid. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on designated areas and using lids for any employee drinks kept in kitchen area and items were voluntarily discarded. -0.5- |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed 2 employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on proper handwashing procedures and food employees properly rewashed hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed multiple employees wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on using a barrier to turn off the faucet and food employees properly rewashed hands. -2- |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC use handsink to dump ice. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and PIC had hansink cleaned out. -0- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed quaternary sanitizer dispensing at 50ppm at 3-comp sink. **FACILITY TO USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** **3-DAY VERIFICATION BY EOD 1/16/2026** -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed fruit salad containing cut melon and yogurt cups being held out of temperature control. Per PIC, items are discarded after service. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **ANY ITEMS HELD AT FACILITY FOR SERVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED WITHIN PROPER TEMPERATURE CONTROLS OR HELD ON TPHC** **EHS PROVIDED TPHC FORM AND ASSISTED PIC WITH FILLING IT OUT. -0-
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 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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 housemade sour cream containing heavy cream date marked 1/6 (discard 1/12). Observed shredded mozzarella cheese and heavy cream with no date marks. Observed opened hot dogs in RIF with no date marks. Per PIC, items were opened today or prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -0-
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 . |
|
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 2 containers of oil stored on floor. -0- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed some food employees with bracelets.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed some food employees with no protective head coverings. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee cloth drying clean dishes. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on proper air drying techniques.
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed some items with standing water such as salad tosser and mixer. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
**EHS observed some items actively drying stored over fully dry items. EHS educated PIC on using drying rack for items actively drying as facility has dedicated space next to dish machine.** -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.17 (A) Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food contact surface. EHS observed spoons and wooden paddle. Discard. -0-
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing cover for ice machine vent. Replace. |
|
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 dust buildup on top and sides of oven on right hand side of hood, and on hood in this area, and top of dish machine. Observed heavy dust build up on ice machine vent. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at handsink near 3-comp sink. Repair. -0- |
|
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 some ceiling tiles with water damage and small holes in need of replacement. Observed paper towel dispenser near 3-comp sink taped up. Replace or repair.
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 tops and sides of paper towel dispenser and walls in need of cleaning near 3-comp sink area. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed low lighting in WIC. Increase lighting intensity. -0- |