| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed food employees with minimal employee health knowledge. PIC could not provide written employee health responsibility for reporting forms or training process.
CDI - EHS provided employee health form via email. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF
Observed food employee attempt to wash hands in prep sink.
CDI - EHS and PIC intervened and employee washed hands properly at the hand sink.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed food employee wash hands and did not use paper towel barrier to turn off faucet and prevent contaminating hands.
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P
Observed food employee working and moving trash can, employee then returns to prep top cooler to continue food prep with no hand wash in between.
CDI - PIC intervened and the employee washed hands properly. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf.
Paper towel dispenser not working at the hand sink at the kitchen entrance.
CDI - PIC replaced battery. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed unwashed produce stored above washed produce inside the WIC.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P
Observed peeled onions stored in direct contact with shelving inside the prep unit Reach-in.
CDI - Onions were removed. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
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 .
Observed multiple knives with food debris on blade stored as clean on magnetic strip above prep sink.
CDI - Knives were moved to dish pit to be w/r/s.
Observed pans stored as clean with food debris on food contact surface.
CDI - Pans were moved to dish pit to be w/r/s. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
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 .
Observed multiple TCS food items (slaw, cooked spinach, mushrooms) stored above 41F inside the prep unit.
CDI - Items were prepared today and items were placed inside the WIC for rapid cooling.
EHS educated PIC on cooling TCS items to 41F before placing in prep top unit. |
|
23
|
3
|
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
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 .
Observed no date marking on items prepared TCS food items stored inside the prep, also observed no date marking on TCS food items stored inside the WIC.
CDI - PIC stated that items were prepared the previous day and the items were marked properly. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf.
Observed chemical spray bottle with no labels.
CDI - Bottle was labeled. |
|
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
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 .
Observed food items placed inside the WIC to rapidly cool, employee tightly wrapped with plastic wrap and prohibited cold air flow.
CDI - Items uncovered. |
|
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 spices in containers with no label. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed multiple pests (Roaches) in the rear kitchen area. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.
CDI - Bucket was removed from the floor.
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 sanitizer bucket with food debris inside.
CDI - Sanitizer was replaced. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location.
Observed ice scoop stored in soiled container.
CDI - Scoop and container placed in dish pit.
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 scoop for rice stored in water at 70F.
CDI - Utensil replaced and water removed.
Utensil will be held in no water and w/r/s every 4 hours.
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
Observed utensils stored in pan propped on trash bin.
EHS suggests that PIC purchase hooks to hang utensils in protected/ clean area. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed pans stacked wet. Allow pans to air dry before stacking.
CDI - Pans separated. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.
Observed bread/wrap stored inside plastic grocery bag.
CDI - Discarded. |
|
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 shelving in need of cleaning inside the WIC. |
|
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 detaching floor boards throughout the kitchen. |
|
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 phones, hats, ear buds, clothing, and food stored above prep areas and with the food for patrons.
CDI- Items were placed in designated areas. |