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22
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1.50
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced ham and turkey deli meat in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 45F and 46F. Deli meat was overstacked and unable to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41F or less. CDI - Volume of deli meat was reduced in flip top cooler. PIC has been advised to keep TCS foods below fill lines of insert pans to maintain proper cold holding. -1.5 points-
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 . |
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25
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0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
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Yes |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed newly printed menu with a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder. PIC stated that menu has been in use for approximately 4 days. All menu items containing meat are asterisked noting that items can be served raw or undercooked. Menu items noted that can be served raw or undercooked include pizza, nachos, chicken wings, quesadillas, children's chicken tenders, deli sandwiches, fish, and burgers. PIC stated that no items are served raw or undercooked and raw proteins like chicken wings, fish, and hamburgers are fully cooked. PIC has been advised to remove consumer advisory and associated asterisks to honestly present menu. A verification will be conducted by 2/23/2026 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points- |
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35
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0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
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Yes |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP salmon and tuna thawed in walk in cooler without being removed from packaging. PIC has been advised to follow thawing directions on packaging and to ensure fish has been removed from ROP environment prior to thawing. -0.5 points- |
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47
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0
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Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
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No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard being used on shelving in outdoor walk in cooler. Remove cardboard and/or replace with item that is non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -0 points- |