| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed facility without a written vomit/diarrhea clean up plan. CDI: EHS provided paper copy.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed metal scrubber being stored in hand sink near walk in cooler. CDI: Metal scrubber was removed. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P. Observed food employee wash and rinse cutting board and knife in prep sink, then place as clean without sanitizing. CDI: Items were placed in dish machine to wash/rinse/sanitize.
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 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed 2 bags of pork and a container of vegetable stock above 41F after cooling overnight. CDI: items were voluntarily discarded. EHS will conduct long term compliance visit. If violation occurs on next inspection a risk control plan may be implemented.
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 . |
|
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. Observed chicken, wontons, sticky rice, pork dumplings and beef dumplings above 41F in prep top 3. Ambient air of unit was 60F during inspection. Observed egg yolk above 41F in prep top 2 CDI: Chicken, egg yolk and wontons were moved back to walk in cooler since they were in the unit less than 4 hours. All other items were voluntarily discarded. EHS will conduct long term compliance visit.
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 |
|
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. Observed 2 bags of pork and a container of veggie stock miss the cooling parameters due to being covered in Saran Wrap/plastic bags and cooling in prep units. Observed veggie stock cooling at a rate of 0F/min covered with Saran Wrap in reach in cooler. Observed pooled eggs cooling at a rate of 0.04F/min in prep top. CDI: Items were moved to walk in freezer to quickly cool. If violation occurs on next inspection a risk control plan may be implemented.
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed large tubs of chicken wings and pork thawing under running water at 78F. CDI: Items were placed in walk in cooler to cool. |
|
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 flies throughout establishment. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed buckets of food being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 food debris in bottom of reach in units. Clean as needed. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with large amounts of dust build up. |