| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF- During the start of the inspection no food handler took responsibility as PIC. CDI- PIC educated on the presents needed of a PIC during all hours of operation once he arrived at 10:55AM. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.- During the start of the inspection for 40 minutes no PIC was present.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF- Through discussion PIC and an employee was unable to discuss reportable symptoms and illnesses. CDI- PIC provided written employee health policy by the end of the inspection.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - Observed employee drink uncovered near prep unit and twist top employee water stored above clean food contact surfaces. CDI- PIC moved items. |
|
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 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -REPEAT -P- EHS observed one employee with gloved hand grab raw chicken soiled skewer and without discarding glove prep and dish rice. Observed raw lamb stored above RTE vegetables in the freezer (outside of original container). Observed employee handle food and food contact surfaces with torn glove and did not discard it. CDI- PIC was educated on violations and corrected all practices. After education was provided on when to discard gloves EHS observed proper hand washing.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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 large container of chicken and steak at 42-44F and said to have been cooled overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed several continents of hummus dated for 11/14/23. CDI- PIC corrected the date.
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
|
0
|
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 employee marking TCS food items for 11AM-3PM however the items were being placed out for TPHC at 10:15-10:55AM. CDI- EMployee corrected the times. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P - Observed pesticide labeled for house hold use only in facility. Observed employee medication stored on a shelf above unwashed vegetables. CDI- PIC removed the pesticide and move vegetables away from medication storage. |
|
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 two large containers of chicken and steak above 41F that was said to have been cooled over night. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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. - REPEAT- Observed several in use squeeze bottles not labeled on cook line. Observed secondary containers throughout the facility of spices without a label. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed live pest crawling up the side of walk in cooler. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - REPEAT- Observed several employees preparing foods while wearing a watch. NOTE: Point deduction has remained the same since violation is low risk and static. Also improvement from last inspection has been observed. However, if the violation is noted on the next inspection point deduction will increase. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed large white cutting board up front in need of resurfacing or replacing due to deep cuts and grooves. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 inside of low boy cold hold unit in front and stainless steal shelf with food debris build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster doors open during the inspection and dumpster not in use. NOTE: Dumpster area is shared with non permitted facilities. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to grease and food debris build up. |