| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 multiple repeat risk factor violations and PIC not able to answer questions about foodborne disease prevention. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -1-
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. |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed no EHP. PIC had some knowledge of symptoms but was not able to appropriately answer EHS’ other questions. -CDI- EHS provided handout, educated PIC, and PIC signed at time of visit.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety **REPEAT** -1- |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf- Observed no V&D cleanup procedures. -CDI- EHS provided handout. **REPEAT** -0.5-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no soap at handsink. -CDI- PIC replenished soap supply. -0- |
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P- Observed hot dogs that appeared to be dried out with white growth due to opened package. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- |
|
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 and raw chorizo commingled/in contact with RTE hot dogs in a container in prep unit and container was stored over RTE carnitas. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage order and storage order corrected. **REPEAT** -3-
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 .
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer so strong that it whited out test strip. -CDI- EHS educated PIC about proper sanitizer concentrations and PIC corrected to 200ppm. -0-
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
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed multiple items in prep unit #1 above 41F. Observed container of sautéed onions sitting above other containers, not fully submerged into unit. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring to properly place containers into unit and all items voluntarily discarded. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **PIC TO ONLY USE OTHER PREP UNIT UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. IN ADDITION TO 2ND PREP UNIT, MFU HAS STANDING RIC** **REPEAT** -3-
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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 no date marks on any items. Per PIC, all items were prepared prior day. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 6/26/26** **ALL ITEMS WITH NO DATE MARKS AT RETURN VISIT WILL BE DISCARDED** **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 containers missing labels. Observed containers with no labels. -0- |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front window open throughout inspection with no screen or other pest entry protection. Ensure screen or window is closed when there are no active orders. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed cucumbers, bag of cilantro and bag of onions. Per permit conditions: This MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the processing of raw animal food and washing of vegetables based on its insufficient prep table/sink space and operation is limited to cooking and assembly of pre-prepared foods. All produce must be washed at commissary and any excess produce must be stored in commissary. Repeated violations may result in permit action. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handle touching green sauce.
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 handle touching in sugar container. Observed container with no handle used to scoop flour. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food debris on knife magnet with clean and dirty knives stored on magnet. Ensure to maintain knife magnet clean and use to store clean knives and separate clean dishes from dirty dishes. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed “household use only” blender (ninja). Remove. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-303.12 A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed no top on water outlet. Replace. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed unsealed porous wooden blocks being used as footers under prep unit and RIC. Seal or remove as they are not smooth and easily cleanable. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food commingled and/or stored above retail food throughout. Designate a separate area for storage of employee food. -0- |