| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee rinsing metal spoon in kitchen hand sink. CDI - EHS reviewed handsink usage with PIC and employees; Use handsinks for handwashing only. No other handsink or handwashing violations were observed during inspection.
Note: at one point observed PIC switch from handling RTE food (Chopping pepper) to moving soiled utensils to 3 compartment sink. PIC properly removed gloves and washed hands, but turned off faucet barehanded, before donning gloves to continue cleaning soiled equipment. EHS reviewed handwashing procedures with PIC and staff; proper handwashing was observed prior to handling of food or clean equipment at all times. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) lettuce head stored on top of relatively clean lid in prep top portion of cooler. Observed RTE sausage stored in bin with RTE sausage that had not yet been opened. CDI- PIC moved lettuce to produce area in WIC. EHS removed packaged sausage from bin without making bare hand contact. REPEAT.
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed six (6) trays of raw shell eggs stored above juices and cooked arepas in WIC.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed several (more than five (5) repackaged raw chicken bags stored raw beef in reach in walk in freezer.
CDI - PIC reorganized storage of WIC and freezer. EHS provided WIC and reach in storage order guides in English and Spanish, respectively.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on interior surfaces of bulk ice machine. Clean frequently to prevent buildup. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed numerous (greater than twelve (12)) portions of TCS food in prep top (lettuce, salad, cut tomatoes, cheeses) and prep unit (cut hot dogs, RTE sausage, cheese block, etc.) above 41F. PIC stated that items had been rotated into unit recently, within the previous hour. EHS observed some cooling of items; however, lowest ambient temperature within unit was observed at 46F. PIC and food employees rotated TCS food items to WIC for corrective cooling and long term storage. A verification of prep unit will occur no later than 06/17/2024.
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 . |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 three (3) working containers (salad dressing bottle, salt and oil at grill table) with no labeling. CDI - PIC labeled salad dressing bottle at prep area without correction by EHS. EHS station labeled salt and oil in English and Spanish. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvements; fewer working containers were observed as unlabeled. |
|
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 approximately six (6) flies in establishment, primarily within restrooms. Utilize approved pest control devices and/or professional pest controller to prevent pest entry. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed several (more than ten (10)) boxes of unopened beer bottles stored in employee bathroom. Relocate to proper food storage area. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed pitcher stored in ice machine bin with handle contacting ice. CDI - EHS removed pitcher from ice bin without making bare hand contact. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed minor leak in one of two 3 compartment sink faucets at dishwashing area. Faucet was partially sealed with electrical tape. Repair plumbing fixtures to prevent leaking/spraying when turned on. |