| 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 PIC not able to present a copy of EHP. Per PIC, training is done on computer and they were not able to pull up the modules. -CDI- EHS emailed updated EHP handout. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
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 two food employees in kitchen drinking drinks with no protective covering. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on designated areas and proper drink containers for drinks in kitchen and items were discarded. -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 sneeze and clean nose and begin to return to handle clean dishes. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated employee on when to wash and employee washed hands. -0- |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed rolling cart stored in front of handsink at dishpit area. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |
|
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- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -1.5-
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 . |
|
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 half and half being held out of temperature control at server station, cut melon, salsa, and shredded cheese above 41F in RIC at M club area. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items stored at M club are left on an ice bath. EHS recommended TPHC for all of these items and PIC agreed. EHS provided PIC with TPHC form and PIC filled them out. EHS observed unsalted butter being held out of temperature at 54F. Per PIC, items were being softened to melt. Ensure items are not held out of temperature control for extended periods of time. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items out of temperature. **REPEAT** -3- **OVERALL IMPROVEMENT NOTED WITH COLD HOLDING. NO COLD HOLDING ISSUES OBSERVED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, ONLY ITEMS STORED OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL**
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed item in prep units and cold drawers with no date marks: cut up sausage, cut cabbage slaw, 2 containers of cut tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Observed no date marks on milks and heavy cream in FOH cooler and no date mark on heavy cream in WIC. Observed prime rib date marked 8/29 (discard 9/4) in cold drawers and beets date marked 8/25 (discard 8/31) in WIC. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
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 2 spray bottles at server station with no labels. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1- |
|
33
|
0
|
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- Observed cut tomatoes prepared today cooling in prep unit. Items were cooling in small metal pan, densely packed at a low rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC placed items on sheet tray and placed in WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 rolling cart with 3 different containers, 2 containers in dry storage and one squeeze bottle in flip top with no labels. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0- |
|
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 flying pests in dishpit area and below server station where cloths and table cleaners are stored. -0- |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
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 engaging in food prep with bracelets. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses./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 in murky water. Per PIC, items were left over from previous night and not in use. -CDI- PIC replenished sanitizer concentration. -0- |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 clean lids stored in a container with debris.
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying./4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed standing water in bowls stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf- Observed no sanitizer test strips for sink and surface sanitizer at 3-comp sink. -CDI- EHS provided test strips. Ensure to order proper strips to be able to accurately measure sanitizer concentrations. -0- |
|
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 exterior surface of warmer in need of cleaning, shelving where sheet trays are stored in need of cleaning. Observed handsink at line at FOH in need of cleaning. Observed shelving where clean dishes are stored in needs of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning recommended. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 dust/debris buildup on ceilings and walls throughout kitchen. Observed food debris on walls behind clean dish storage area. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |