| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 improper hand washing procedure before handing food. Staff turned off water with hand several times. Staff turned off water between each hand washing step. CDI-i did demonstration of proper hand wash.
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 . |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sanitizer in soap dispenser in women’s bathroom. CDI-soap provided |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed ready to eat foods stored below vegetables needing to be washed before prepping.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Repeat- Observed tofu > 41F. CDI-voluntarily discarded. Discussion on putting items in reach-in to cool before putting in prep top unit. Use deeper pan, this was only shallow pan. No escalation of points due to it being 1 TCS item.
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
|
1.50
|
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 Repeat-Observed seaweed salad not date marked. CDI-item date marked. Future date marking violation, food to be discarded. Points at .5 credit due to 1 TCS item not date marked (improvement)
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
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 ROP tuna thawed in refrigerator without opening packaging. CDI-packaging cut open. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed staff food on top shelf above restaurant food. Store staff food below and separate from food for customers. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
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 staff not wearing hair restraint |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 in container with paper towel and screwed to wall right below paper towel dispenser. Do not store utensils below soap or towel dispensers where they can become contaminated during handwashing.
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 utensils stored in containers of water. Can store in container of water >135F and W/R/S utensils when container gets soiled. Can store utensils in container without water, W/R/S every 4 hours or in container of running water that flushes container of food debris and W/R/S every 4 hours |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.12 Do not store cleaned equipment, utensils, linen in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed pans stored in can wash area. CDI-Pans removed and sent to dish machine. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed chemical build-up ring around sanitizing vat of 3-comp sink. Clean build-up from 3-comp sink vats. |
|
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 debris in bottom of bins holding squeeze bottles of sauces. Food spills in reach-in. Shelving holding sauces sticky and remove cardboard inserts. |
|
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 walls with food splatter and curtain barrier with grime build-up. Both need cleaning |