| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed the following priority and priority foundation items during the inspection: hot holding, date marking, chemicals (label and sanitizer concentration), final cooking temperatures. Please see item numbers below for more details and corrective actions.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the kitchen handsink. Paper towel dispenser was broken. CDI - PIC provided paper towels. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) Observed the chlorine too strong, bleached out test strip at the warewashing basin. CDI - educated the PIC and the PIC remade the sanitizer and is now at 100 ppm. |
|
18
|
0
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. . -P Observed final cook temp of shrimp was at 141F. CDI - PIC placed back on the flat top and cooked to 155F. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed noodles in the warmer at 130F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the noodles.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 rice in the 2-door upright cooler without date marking. PIC stated that this was prepped yesterday. CDI - Allowed to properly date mark during the inspection.
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
|
0
|
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 two spray bottles with liquid inside and not properly labeled. CDI - PIC labeled the bottles. |
|
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 food handlers with no hair restraint. Provide |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed to go containers and bowls and lids stored directly on the counter or prep top. Provide protection to prevent cross contamination. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed cookline equipment (fryers, flat top, warmers) accumulating grease and oil. Clean and maintain.
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 exterior of refrigeration and freezer units, interior of freezer and refrigerator, exterior of. Plastic food containers, etc. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at mop sink faucet. Repair |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin. Provide. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 floors under cookline equipment, refrigeration equipment, prep tables and 3-compartment sink accumulating food debris. Observed walls throughout the kitchen. Clean to prevent harboring pests. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-204.11 Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping on to food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service, and single use articles. Observed grease and oils accumulating on the hood filters and walls of the cookline area. Hood were supposed to be cleaned in June 2024. PIC stated the hood cleaners will be out soon to clean. |