| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed an employee wash their hands and turn the faucets off with no paper towel barrier before drying hands.
PIC explained to the food employee how they re-contaminated their hands and food employee re-washed their hands properly.
CDI - PIC had employee re-wash hands properly.
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 . |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed boxes of unwashed produce being stored atop RTE foods in the WIC.
EHS advised PIC on correcting the storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed soiled metal pans stacked and stored in the clean dish rack with food debris.
CDI: All pans were placed in the dish room to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
This has been a repeat in consecutive inspections, if this issue is not resolved establishment will be placed on a Risk Control Plan.
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 .
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed sanitizer buckets throughout the kitchen with sanitizer reading too high of a concentration.
CDI: Food employee replaced sanitizer buckets with proper concentration.
3 comp sink was observed with no sink and surface sanitizer, establishment will use bleach as sanitizer at 3 compartment sink until sanitizer comes on truck.
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
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed a container of diced tomatoes portioned in 2-ounce cups cold holding above 41 degrees F in a reach-in cooler. All other food items in this unit were temping at 41 degrees F or below.
CDI: PIC moved container of diced tomatoes to a different cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
This has been a repeat on multiple consecutive inspections, if this is not resolved the establishment will be placed on a Risk Control Plan for Cold Holding.
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
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 multiple containers and pans that were prepared over 24 hours prior to the inspection that bore no label.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 .
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 a couple of different batters and a pan of sliced tomatoes that had expired time/temperature windows.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all food items.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed two packages of ROP farm-raised salmon thawing under refrigeration without any opening for oxygen flow.
CDI: PIC opened ROP packages of salmon. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed an insect crawling on the dish machine.
EHS advised to bring attention to pest control company. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue.
Observed a container of water used for storing in-use utensils temping at 67 degrees F. PIC stated that the temperature control was not turned on, but another container of water used for storing in-use utensils were temping at 135 degrees F.
EHS advised to just use the container that is properly working. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed plastic containers wet stacked and stored in the clean dish rack. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used.
Observed single service/single use items stored in the kitchen not inverted and without a protective package.
CDI: PIC inverted single service/single use items. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 shelving, interior of reach-in coolers, interior of microwaves, and all sides of equipment with heavy buildup of grease and food residue.
EHS advised that cleaning is needed.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed dumpster doors open during the time of the inspection.
CDI: PIC closed dumpster doors. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 floors in need of grouting. |