| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
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- Observed EHP did not include restrictions and exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided a copy and PIC signed at time of visit. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
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 container of raw chorizo stored over RTE deli ham. -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 |
|
16
|
0
|
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.- Observed knives on knife magnet with visible food debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P.- Observed thermometer with visible food debris. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring to clean before and after use and PIC cleaned thermometer. -0- |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F in RIC. Observed ambient air of RIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed lechera (condensed milk) sitting out at ambient air at 79F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F and relocated other items to prep unit. **REPEAT** -3- **FACILITY TO VOLUNTARILY CLOSE TODAY FOR COLD HOLDING AND RUNNING OUT OF WATER** **MUST CONTACT EHS PRIOR TO REOPENING**
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 . |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed crawling pests near 3-comp and handsink area.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed order window open during first half of inspection while facility did not have any active orders. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
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. Items were placed in lowboy freezer to cool back down. EHS observed no change in temperature of items. Ambient air of freezer at 57F. Repair or replace. -0- |
|
50
|
0.50
|
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-103.11(A) Provide sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment. Observed unit run out of water during inspection. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 3/21/26** **FACILITY TO VOLUNTARILY CLOSE** **MUST SEND VIDEO PROOF TO EHS THAT WATER HAS BEEN REFILLED PRIOR TO REOPENING** -0.5- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-303.12 A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed no protective cover on water inlet. -0- |