| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.
Observed no PIC, they had little to no knowledge of Food code rules (see inspection report)
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. observed hand sink with raw beef in it. PIC said they were thawing meat. CDIPIC removed meat and put it in the three compartment sink and cleaned Hand sink. |
|
15
|
3
|
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 observed raw bacon in the same storage container as open bags of cheese and sour cream. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
3
|
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 food cooked from yesterday sitting above 41° in the standup cooler. PIC said they cool in the standup cooler where they are not approved. See permit conditions. CDI-PIC Voluntarily discarded all TCS foods above 41F.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed cheese and pupusa mix, (consisting of beans and cheese) sitting on the counter at 67°. PIC said they prep pupusa‘s on site. They also had a large container of acidified coleslaw sitting at 79°. PIC believed it was non-TCS due to the fact that it had vinegar. observed cooked chicken at 75° sitting next to the oven. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all temperature abused food. VR REQUIRED 5/19/2023
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf observed no dates on any containers in the food truck. PSE voluntarily closed due to lack of food product and they will be returning to the commissary
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 .observed no dates on any containers in the food truck. PSE voluntarily closed due to lack of food product and they will be returning to the commissary. VR REQUIRED 5- 19- 2023. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf observed PIC trying to cool in the food truck from yesterday, all food from yesterday was above 41. They are not allowed to cool in this MFU due to lack of cooling space, they have to cool at the commissary. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded food above 41F.
EHS is going to follow up with PIC at the commissary, they may be required to obtain a new commissary due to lack of cooking space |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf observed, PIC thawing, raw beef and non-running water in the hand sink. CDI-PIC moved raw beef to the three comp sink with running water and cleaned HS |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed onions sitting in a container stored on the floor. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed three compartment sink not functioning properly, the water is coming out in a high blast, skinny stream. This is not adequate for proper cleaning procedures due to the amount of time it would take to fill sinks. EHS is requesting they fix this. VR REQUIRED 5/19/2023 |