| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink being stored on top shelf of prep counter above food items. CDI: PIC moved employee drink to bottom shelf under grill away from food items and equipment and utensils. |
|
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a bag of raw chicken wings being stored on sheet tray above raw carrots on speed rack in WIC and raw salmon being stored on shelf in sushi RI prep unit above various ready to eat foods. CDI: Employees re-arranged all items to proper storage order.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw chicken being stored on a shelf above containers of raw shrimp and a bowl of raw scallops in WIC. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a box of unwashed mushrooms being stored on top shelf in WIC above washed and cut produce. CDI: Employee re-arranged items to proper storage order. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed several nozzles of soda fountain machine with build up of organic matter. Clean as needed. REPEAT
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P 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 . Observed employee scrub soiled rice cooker liner with steel wool under running water in prep sink and return rice cooker liner to rice cooker to be stored as clean. CDI: Employee returned rice cooker liner to 3 compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. |
|
20
|
0
|
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. 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 . Observed 2 bus tubs of white rice tightly covered with plastic wrap with a few holes punched in wrap cooling on a cart in WIC from previous night. Both containers of rice were above 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded bus tubs of rice. |
|
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 a spray bottle of cleaner being stored on a shelf next to grill unlabeled. CDI: Employee labeled bottle. |
|
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 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 . Observed 2 bus tubs of white rice tightly covered with plastic wrap with a few holes punched in wrap cooling on a cart in WIC from previous night. Both containers of rice were above 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded bus tubs of rice. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen. PIC stated pest control service provider makes monthly visits to facility. Recommend increasing frequency of visits if problem persists. REPEAT |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed 2 dented cans being stored amongst non dented cans on storage shelf. CDI: PIC segregated dented cans from non dented cans. REPEAT
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed cucumbers being stored wrapped with paper towels under plastic wrap in sushi prep RI cooler. CDI: Employee removed paper towels from cucumbers. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on floor at cook line. CDI: Bucket was placed on bottom shelf of prep counter. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse being stored on counter which was contacting a stack of single use to go containers. CDI: Purse was removed from counter. |