| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no certified food protection manager for first half of the inspection. Must have a certified manager during all hours of operation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed the kit but no written procedures for proper clean up. CDI provided poster.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
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 employee grab food from fryer and eat while in the kitchen. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed ice dumped in front waitstaff handsink and knives stored in side. CDI sink emptied. |
|
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 raw shell eggs above RTE diced tomatoes and hams in reach in, raw turkey sausage stored above smoked sausage, and raw salmon above RTE food in walk in. CDI items relocated. Repeat.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 plates and utensils on cook line that were soiled with debris. CDI items moved to dish room for cleaning. Repeat.
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 in kitchen that were at 0ppm of lactic acid sanitizer. CDI buckets refilled at proper levels.
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 |
|
20
|
0
|
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 portioned pot roast that was cooling from 10am that was at 45-47F. CDI items discarded.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
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 waitstaff serving prep unit that was holding TCS items above 45F. CDI all items discarded. Observed butter in ice bath that was not fully submerged at 62F. CDI butter moved to walk in to cool down.
Observed facility with hashbrowns that were out of temperature and not at temperature in cartons. Facility has approval but no variance approval letter or written procedures present. Verification required. Facility was not following approved procedures where products were not labeled or followed preparation process. Repeat.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed a bottle of raid inside of the managers office. Told PIC they are not allowed to use product in facility and must be removed from facility. CDI discarded. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 pans of portioned pot roast that was not at 41F or below within 4 hours. CDI items discarded. Suggest spreading portioned products in shallow pan to allow to proper air flow. Repeat.
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 . |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pests near dish machine, drink machine and behind equipment in kitchen.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed pests at various stages of life crawling throughout facility. Repeat. PIC stated they have pest control come out weekly for spraying.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door where there is a gap at the bottom to potentially allow entry of pests. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal and plastic containers. |
|
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 waitstaff prep unit that was holding TCS items above 45F. PIC stated that the unit has had an ongoing issue of not working. Will put in a work order to fix unit. |
|
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, fryers, grill area, reach in unit, unused grill, handles of microwaves and other surfaces in need of cleaning and soiled. Repeat. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 walls and floors around equipment that are in need of cleaning. Repeat.
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 ceiling tiles that are peeling and need to be replaced. Repeat |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Observed hood system over fryer station that was not on and not in good repair and unable to provide ventilation from heat from fryers.
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone and speakers stored with toaster and utensils for the facility above prep area. |