| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed broom and dustpan in front of handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC removed items. -0- |
|
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 plates stored as clean with food debris. Per PIC, these plates are not used. EHS suggested getting rid of plates and other items not in use. Observed metal containers stored as clean with stickers. Observed can opener stored as clean with debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. -1.5-
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 .
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. EHS asked about cleaning frequency of in-use utensils. Per PIC, these items are cleaned twice per day, every 6 hours. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cleaning frequency of in-use utensils.
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 . |
|
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.- Observed pico de gallo prepared at 9am this morning above 41F at 3:30p. Observed pasta and potatoes cooling in WIC with a change in temperature less than .54. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded of pico de gallo. PIC moved potatoes and pasta to freezer to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed several items in make prep and make prep drawers above 41F. Observed items in pasta/salad prep above 41F. Observed shrimp in WIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items items in prep units and drawers to WIC to rapidly cool as items had been checked this morning. PIC voluntarily discarded shrimp. **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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf-/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 sliced smoked turkey in cold drawer prepared today with a date mark from 9/22. Observed meatballs in cold drawer with no date. Observed roast beef in cold drawer dated 9/1 & 9/20. Per PIC, these dates were incorrect. Observed no dates on items at chip and pickle station such as broccoli and cheddar soup, tomato basil soup and rice. Observed chicken, boiled eggs, black bean salsa and Mac and cheese at pasta/salad station with no date. Observed black bean and pasta salad in stand alone RIC with no date. Observed pasta salad dated 9/22 (should have been discarded 9/28) in stand alone RIC by salad prep with no date. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items that were pulled from the back. PIC discarded of items out of date and all items where prep date wasn’t certain. -1.5-
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 several items prepared today cooling in containers stacked high, on top of each other and with tight-fitting lids. -0.5-
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
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats and fruit flies in dish pit area. -0- |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers wet stacked, stored as clean. -0.5- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak in freezer causing ice buildup. Per PIC, work order has been placed. Observed prep unit and display case not properly functioning. Repair or replace. -0- |
|
49
|
0
|
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 food debris on bottom of cold drawers, RICs and freezer. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at handwashing sink near dish pit. Repair. -0- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste stored outside of receptacles.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed opened doors on waste receptacles. -CDI- PIC closed doors. -0- |