| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf
Observed lack of internal SOPs to bolster active managerial control within kitchen. REHS observed various P and Pf violations during inspection, with numerous being repeat violations. More active managerial control necessary.
10 day VR required.
1 pt.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed no paper towels at appetizer prep area during inspection. Observed handsinks in back prep area and dish pit area blocked.
CDI - Paper towels provided to appetizer prep area handsink. Objects removed from back prep and dish pit area handsinks.
0 pts. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 REPEAT
Observed Caesar dressing made with raw eggs being stored above RTE foods in RIC and WIC during inspection.
CDI - PIC corrected storage order.
1.5 pts.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. REPEAT
Observed a multitude of hotel pans being stored as clean while baring sticker residue during inspection.
CDI - PIC removed all soiled pans and placed into dish pit.
3 pts.
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(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.
Observed Caesar dressing holding at 51F at the end of the cooling process. See temperature chart.
CDI - Employee able to cool dressing down to 40F within 10 minutes.
1.5 pts.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 meatballs in steamwell holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart.
CDI - Meatballs reheated to over 165F.
0 pts.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed a multitude of foods throughout kitchen holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in bottom of salad prep and RIC out of compliance. Maintenance contacted during inspection. All foods in units for longer than 4 hours voluntarily discarded. All other foods moved to working units.
72 hour VR required.
1.5 pts.
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 |
No
|
No |
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 a multitude of foods being held past the 7 day allotment, labeled with the date the item was portioned instead of the date it was originally prepared, or void of date labels. All out of compliance items marked with asterisk in temperature chart.
CDI - All items not verifiably opened or prepared on 11/2/26 or 11/3/26 voluntarily discarded.
1.5 pts.
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P
Observed cauliflower that had been held on TPHC for dinner service 11/2/26 still sitting outside of temperature control during inspection.
CDI - Cauliflower voluntarily discarded.
1.5 pts.
Risk Control Plan will not be implemented due to repair of previously noted violations. |
|
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 Caesar dressing being cooled while in a deep, covered plastic container in WIC while partially submerged in an ice bath. Caesar was holding above 41F at the four hour mark.
CDI - Caesar moved to shallow, uncovered metal pan, properly submerged in ice bath, and actively stirred. Caesar achieved 40F within 10 minutes.
0 pts.
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 various working containers void of label identifying their contents during inspection.
CDI - Employees labeled.
0 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
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 various walls throughout kitchen damaged. Observed various missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repair and/or replacement necessary. Observed food and dust build up on floors, walls, and ceilings all throughout kitchen during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage and/or contamination of customer foods, beverages, and service items.
0 pts. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed employee backpack being stored on food prep area during inspection.
CDI - Backpack moved.
0 pts. |