| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee properly wash hands then turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI- PIC had employee rewash hands and turn off faucet with paper towel barrier. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed items blocking basin of sink at server area. CDI- PIC removed items blocking basin.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash sign at server drink prep area sink. CDI- PIC posted sign. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed tofu cooling at a rates of 0 degrees per minute in flip top portion of prep unit. CDI- PIC moved tofu to WIC and cooled at proper rate.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 beef and radish soup with a cooling rate of .52 degrees per minute. CDI- PIC transferred to shallow metal pans and cooling rate was above proper rate.
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed containers of tofu, RTE shrimp, and cooked bean sprouts with no date labels in flip top. PIC stated they portion from larger containers in WIC. PIC able to show EHS containers. CDI- PIC labeled containers in flip top with date on larger containers.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 beef and radish soup cooling in large plastic container with lid covering container. Observed cut tofu cooling in flip top portion of prep unit. Ensure foods that are cooling are in open/vented pans, utilize large ice baths, and active stirring. CDI- PIC transferred soup to shallow metal containers and tofu was moved to WIC.
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple secondary containers of dry goods, seasonings, and oils with no labels. Label all secondary containers of food that is not easily identified. |
|
40
|
1
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing foods without head covering on. CDI- PIC had employee don head covering. REPEAT |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 sticker residue on non food contact surfaces of plastic containers. Remove sticker residue and wash ,rinse, sanitize. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 moderate dust buildup on walls and ceilings throughout kitchen. Clean. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
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 and drink stored over food for restaurant in multiple places throughout kitchen. Ensure all employee items are never above food/drink for restaurant. CDI- PIC moved employee items to bottom shelf. |