| 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 wash hands and re-contaminate them on faucet handles. CDI - Employee coached and hands properly washed. Compliance with hand washing observed during the inspection. -0- |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed cases of raw shelled eggs stored above packaged Salvadorean crema and retail store goods (milk) inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed boxes of unwashed avocados stored above cooked beans and curtido (coleslaw) inside of the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw pork stored over bread inside of the lowboy unit. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - PIC and employee present educated on proper storage order and foods re-arranged to prevent cross-contamination.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of the reach-in unit. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - PIC and employee educated on proper storage order and chicken stored below to prevent cross-contamination. -3-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed various foods uncovered inside of reach-in units and at dry goods storage areas. CDI - PIC covered all foods with plastic wrap and their respective lids. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed portioned containers of salsa roja and salsa verde inside of prep top and reach-in unit without date marking. PIC stated items were prepared on 10/7/23. CDI - Products date marked.
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.
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 no date on cooked ground beef. PIC stated that the product was prepared on 10/6/23, placed in the WIF on that same day and pulled yesterday for today’s services. EHS educated PIC on date marking requirements. CDI - Product date marked. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
***Facility placed on risk control plan due to continuous non-compliance of risk factor. VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE ON DATE MARKING PRACTICES. |
|
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. Observed 2x cans of residential Raid roach spray under prep table. CDI - Cans removed from facility. -0- |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple small cockroaches crawling on FRP at 3-compartment and prep sink stations. Recommend higher frequency of PCO. -1- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths held in 0 P.P.M. Chlorine sanitizer. CDI - Solution discarded and remade with concentration of 100 P.P.M. -0- |
|
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 scoop handle coming in contact with corn dough flour in bin. CDI - Scoop handle re-positioned upwards. Observed styrofoam and plastic cups being used to scoop rice and sugar. CDI - Cups removed. |
|
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 severely damaged gasket at door of walk-in freezer and ice accumulation on wall corners inside of walk-in freezer unit. Repair. -0- |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 reach in freezer with build up of food debris. Clean as needed.***No escalation of points due to notable improvement since previous inspection. -0.5- |
|
52
|
1
|
Sewage & wastewater properly disposed |
No |
No
|
No |
5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law. - P. Observed waste water from 3-compartment sink and prep sink floor drains backing up on to flooring. PIC repaired issue at 3-compartment drain by removal of food debris, however, waste water at the prep sink floor drain continues to back flow on to the floors surrounding the area. PIC has voluntarily closed facility and contacted plumber for repairs. Verification required. -1- |