| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf. Observed a couple of shell stock tags without last sale date recorded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw beef being stored over cooked beets, raw beef over cooked pork belly and raw sausage over tofu in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken being stored over sauces in prep unit. CDI: All storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine after running multiple cycles. CDI: PIC adjusted tubing and primed line, new concentration is 50ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed pico, watermelon sauce, salmon eggs, tuna and salmon filet in prep top/unit above 41F. Observed burnt onion pesto sitting near grill above 41F. Ambient air of prep top was 44F. Items were placed in walk in cooler. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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
|
1.50
|
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 being held on TPHC without a time label. CDI: Time label was placed on item. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed one spray bottle of glass cleaner without a label. CDI: PIC labeled item. |
|
32
|
0
|
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf. Observed “dehydrated watermelon” in containers on prep top. PIC stated watermelon is cooked in oven until very crispy then held out of refrigeration for a maximum of 7 days. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded.
For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
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 snapper cooling at a rate of 0.05F/min inside sushi display case. CDI: PIC placed item in walk in freezer to cool.
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
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
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 crab and raw fish thawed out in walk in cooler with ROP packaging still intact. |
|
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 food employees handling food items while not wearing beard guards. |
|
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 build up of food debris inside prep coolers. Clean as needed. |