| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed employee pick up trash off of floor to throw away then proceed to wash hands for less than 20 seconds. CDI: PIC instructed employee to re-wash hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee with gloves placing raw chicken in wok. Employee proceeded to discard gloves and don new gloves. CDI: PIC instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. |
|
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 multiple metal pans at dish area stored as clean with food debris still present. CDI: PIC took soiled pans to dish machine for 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 . |
|
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 6 metal pans of rice that were cooled overnight with temperatures still measuring 44F-50F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded rice. EHS educated PIC on proper cooling times.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried rice in rice warmer holding at 125F. Rice had been placed in warmer 20 minutes prior. CDI: Rice reheated to over 170F.
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed sushi rice held on 4 hour TPHC without a time stamp. Employee stated that the rice began TPHC at 11:00. CDI: Employee marked rice with time stamp. |
|
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 6 pans of rice covered and stacked in WIC cooling from overnight with temperatures still above 41F. PIC stated that the rice is kept out of refrigeration for an hour or so before being placed in WIC to finish cooling. CDI: Rice discarded and EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods.
Observed cooked chicken cooling at prep sink. PIC stated that the chicken is left out for around an hour or so to cool off before being placed in the WIC. EHS observed insufficient cooling rate for chicken with only one hour to get to below 70F. CDI: PIC moved cooked chicken to WIF to quickly cool. EHS observed chicken reach below 70F before end of two hour limit
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 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed multiple manufacturer ROP raw fish thawing in RIC without being removed from packaging or cut open. Packaging stated that fish is to be removed from package before thawing. CDI: PIC cut slits into packagings.
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed two bins of raw chicken wings being thawed on prep table. CDI: PIC moved bins to WIC to continue thawing. |
|
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 multiple sauce squeeze bottles at sushi station without labels. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed two bins of raw chicken wings being stored on the floor in WIC. CDI: Bins moved to a shelf. REPEAT.
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed large metal pot on floor with multiple ingredients being mixed into it. PIC stated that the pot is usually kept on the floor when preparing this curry base. CDI: Pot was moved to a prep table to continue preparation.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed 3 dented cans of hoison sauce stored with other cans for food service. CDI: PIC moved cans to an area to be held for credit. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employees without hair restraints. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados being cut with stickers still in place. CDI: Employee took avocados to be re-washed with stickers removed. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed multiple stacks of metal Bowls and pans stored as clean in dish area wet stacked. CDI: PIC instructed employee to separate and allow for air drying. |
|
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 multiple shelves and lower shelving of prep tables with rust. Repair or replace. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing a drain plug. Replace. |