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| CDI=Corrected During Inspection | |
R=Repeat Violation | |
VR=Verification Required | |
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| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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15
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0
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Food separated & protected |
No |
No
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No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed red bell pepper stored directly on wire shelving in walk in cooler. -0 points- |
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20
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1.50
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed covered plastic container of cooked pasta cooling in walk in cooler at 83F. After 30 minutes pasta was temped with no noted decrease in temperature. CDI - Cover was removed to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. Pasta was temped again after 30 minutes with a noted temperature decrease to 56F. PIC has been advised to use theremometer to ensure cooked TCS foods are cooling and to follow appropriate cooling methods. -1.5 points-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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22
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1.50
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cut iceberg lettuce, cut spinach, and cooked pasta on salad wall holding at temperatures between 48F and 51F. Salad wall is an open faced cooler and may not be able to hold TCS foods at 41F or less. CDI - PIC stated that items are removed from cold holding prior to lunch service, placed in salad wall cooler, and then used within approximately 2 hours. PIC has been advised to place items on salad wall on TPHC. TPHC procedures were amended during inspection. -REPEAT- -1.5 points-
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 . |
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24
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0
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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed dressings being held on counter top using TPHC without start and discard times marked. Establishment has written TPHC procedures for holding salad dressings stating that start and end times will be marked using date marking stickers. CDI - Start and end time was written on dressings. -0 points- |
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33
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0
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
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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 Observed tightly covered plastic container of cooked pasta cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Plastic lid was removed so that cold air could circulate in and around food product. -0 points-
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 . |
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39
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0
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
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No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic jug of hot sauce on floor being used as a door stop for swinging door in between kitchen and make line. -0 points- |
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40
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0.50
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Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
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No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint.
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch. -0.5 points- |
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49
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0
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Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
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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 fan above drying rack with build up of dust and residues. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points- |
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