| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
Yes
|
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./2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed food employee drinking in kitchen area from a container without a straw. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper drinking areas and using a lid and straw if drinking in kitchen areas. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P- Observed food employee drinking out of a container without a straw and begin to return to food prep. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands without using a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands.
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P- Observed PIC begin to engage in food prep (working with clean equipment and utensils) without washing hands. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated PIC on when to wash and PIC washed hands. -0- |
|
9
|
0
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed food employee removing hash browns off the grill and touch hash browns with bare hands to assist in removing items off the grill. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on no BHC with RTE foods and food employee discarded items and placed gloves on bare hands. -0-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed pasteurized liquid eggs stored under raw steak, beef tips and other raw items in RIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed items in RIC (ham, onions, provolone cheese), WIC (grapes, pineapples, raw chicken) and sausage links at hold holding unit with no protective coverings. -CDI- PIC properly covered items. |
|
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 food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** -3- **OVERALL IMPROVEMENT NOTED WITH DISH CLEANLINESS**
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 sink and surface sanitizer pulling at 170ppm at 3-comp sink. -CDI- PIC repaired tube so that it was properly/consistently pulling at 700PPM+. **REPEAT** **ENSURE THAT SANITIZER IS CONSTANTLY PULLING AT PROPER CONCENTRATIONS**
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 |
|
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 sausage links holding between 114-162F and hash browns hot holding on grill between 129-153F. -CDI- PIC reheated sausage links to above 165F and discarded hash browns below 135F. -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 . |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee with bracelet. -0- |
|
41
|
1
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sink and surface sanitizer at 170 PPM. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. **REPEAT** -0.5- **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT**
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple plates stored in grill area/cook line with heavy food splash and debris. **STORE ITEMS IN A PLACE WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION** |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed fryer not properly functioning. Repair or replace. Per PIC, work order has been placed. -0-
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed dull knives with chipped tips. Replace. |
|
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, and all sides of equipment with heavy buildup of grease and food residue. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
55
|
1
|
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 broken/damaged floor tiles throughout. Observed damaged/missing ceiling tile near WIC. Per PIC, work order has been placed for ceiling tile. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink stored over retail items in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |