| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 food employee eating in the kitchen area. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on designated areas. -0.5- |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee use a cloth to wipe face and then begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
10
|
1
|
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 handsink closest to dishpit. Per PIC, handsink is not in use. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring handsink remains stocked with soap and paper towels, remains accessible and that is in use as it was placed there to be used for dishpit area and PIC restocked paper towels. -1- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed pizza held on time on top of cold drawers for pizza dough. When EHS asked about cleaning frequency of surface, PIC was not sure. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper food contact surfaces and PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. -P- Observed cutting boards at prep units that were being used as FCS that had not been cleaned for more than 4 hours. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on cleaning frequency of FCS and PIC placed items at dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
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 pink and black buildup inside of ice machine. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. |
|
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 items in prep units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, unit had been open during lunch rush. Observed ambient air at 41F. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to cool back down. -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
|
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed multiple items improperly date marked throughout, i.e.: mushrooms 6/20-6/27 (discard should be 6/26), cooked peppers 6/14-6/21 (discard should be 6/20), cut lettuce 6/19-6/26 (discard should be 6/25), sliced tomatoes 6/16-6/23 (discard should be 6/22), etc. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
33
|
0
|
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 shredded cheese cooling in large plastic bus tubs densely packed with lids and bus tubs stacked on top of one another. Observed meatballs prepared today cooling with plastic coverings. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and spread cheese on to sheet trays to facilitate rapid cooling. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed visible debris in wiping cloth containers. -CDI- PIC replenished sanitizer bucket water. -0- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed cup used to scoop hummus stored inside of hummus with no handle. -CDI- PIC removed. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in need of replacement due to deep groves. Replace.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving in WIC. -0- |
|
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 NFCS of salad mixer with heavy debris. Per PIC, item is not in use. Store or remove items not in use. -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 hole in floor in WIC. Observed ceiling tiles out of place at FOH near pizza oven.
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 dust buildup on walls near ice machine. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal items stored on prep table. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -1- |