| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed food employee picking up dead insects from floor. Then observed food employee place portioned cups of garlic sauce and pita.
CDI - Employee educated and hands washed. |
|
11
|
1
|
Food obtained from approved source |
No |
No
|
No |
3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P
3-201.11(C) Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in Law (e.g. Identify food name, specific ingredients, manufacturer name and address, nutrition information, labeling in English. - Pf
3-201.12 Hermetically sealed foods shall be received from a regulated processing plant.-P
Observed tahini received from import company Alwsam Inc. Importer is sending invoice for purchases to EHS. Importer stated that the tahini was sent in soiled containers and the containers were repackaged by importer into sealed food grade buckets. Food grade buckets have no labeling, only a warning label for small children.
CDI - Tahini removed from service and discarded. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P
Observed peeled cucumber sitting directly on rusted shelving.
CDI - Voluntary discard. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 veggie dicer, metal pans and metal spoon stored as clean with food debris/residue present on the food contact surfaces.
CDI - Moved to the dish pit to be properly 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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 multiple containers of falafel (x3) date marked 7/6 & 7/16.
CDI - Voluntary discard.
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
|
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 all foods marked with 11-3 PM timestamps from 7/21. Time stamps are inaccurate, foods placed on TPHC before 11 AM and some after.
Falafel out near fryer with no time stamp.
CDI - Time stamps corrected with proper time stamps. EHS observed food employee placing food out prior to 11 AM. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 large tightly covered containers of shrimp sauce, green sauce, and lentil soup cooling at rates that do not meet .12F/min.
CDI - Items uncovered to promote cooling.
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 . |
|
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 dead and live insects throughout the facility on walls, shelving, and floors.
PIC stated that pest control has not been present in over 4 weeks, in the process of changing companies. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 rice scoop handle in rice. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.
Observed pitting utensil and knife sharpening utensil rusted and in need of replacement.
CDI - Both items voluntarily discarded. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Damage to the wall below hand sink in front area.
Sink in need of re-caulk to wall in front service area. |