| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
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
Observed multiple bags of raw cut pork stored inside the freezer chest, directly above multiple bags of cooked food items (cooked pulled chicken, cooked plantains, commercially made fries).
EHS explained that storage order still applies to freezer chests.
CDI: PIC corrected storage order inside the freezer chest to prevent contamination.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed a container of cooked frijoles temping above 41F inside reach-in cooler 2 (see temp chart).
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
*Note: Although a repeat violation, full points not taken today since only one TCS food item was observed temping above 41F.
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 a bag of cooked chicken empanada filling and a bag of cooked rice w/veggies both stored in the lowboy cooler without date labels. PIC stated these were both prepared yesterday.
Observed multiple deli containers of TCS foods (cooked barbacoa, cooked plantains, various soups) stored inside the standing reach-in freezer without any date labels. Observed multiple bags of TCS food items (cooked plantains, pulled chicken, cooked empanada filling, fried chicharrones) stored inside the freezer chest without any date labels. PIC stated all of the above mentioned items were prepared yesterday.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
*Note: This facility has had a history of being out of compliance for date-marking for the previous 3 consecutive inspections. EHS is implementing a RCP for the facility to gain long-term compliance.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure facility is in compliance.
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.11 Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen.
Observed multiple food items stored towards the top inside the freezer chest temping above frozen temps (see temp chart), while the frozen items underneath and towards the bottom were truly frozen at 32F or below. EHS observed that the freezer chest sliding door was not being completely closed anytime the PIC opened it, which could potentially be the reason.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the frozen cooked plantains that were temping above 41F, and PIC moved some of the frozen food items into the standing reach-in freezer to allow more air flow within the freezer chest.
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 a bain marie of cooked corn on the cob stored inside the lowboy cooler, tightly covered with plastic wrap. PIC stated this is usually how she cools this down.
CDI: EHS had PIC remove the plastic wrap to allow proper air flow, and observed cooked corn met the proper cooling rate.
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 a cockroach crawling on the floor near the back handsink.
PIC stated they have a pest control company who comes out once a week for maintenance. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation.
Observed a cut head of raw cabbage that was stored directly on the shelf inside the lowboy cooler. Observed a bag of cooked rice w/veggies stored directly on top of an uncovered plate of cooked beans.
Keep unpackaged food protected by some sort of barrier.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded plate of cooked beans. |
|
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 the scoop handle stored inside the large sugar bin, commingled with the non-TCS food product.
Keep scoop handles stored above the non-TCS food items. |
|
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 handsink by the make line needing to be re-caulked. Observed the exterior cover for the bottom right side of the freezer chest missing. Observed rusted shelves throughout facility.
Re-caulk handsink and replace exterior cover of freezer chest. Seal/replace rusted shelves. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-603.16 Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed prior to sanitizing.
Observed the 3-compartment sink set up only in the first two sink compartments with the first one being used to wash and the second one being used to sanitize. PIC stated that the lever for the third compartment (sanitize) created to dump and hold the water in the basin, broke off. EHS explained that the 3-compartment sink should always be set up so that multi-use utensils and equipment can be properly washed, rinsed, and then sanitized properly. PIC stated she will get a work order in to have this repaired. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 a pool of standing water on the interior surface inside the beverage reach-in cooler. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the bottom interior surfaces of the reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler 2, and lowboy cooler 2. Observed heavily soiled handles on refrigeration units throughout. Observed exterior surfaces of all refrigeration units heavily soiled with food residue.
Increase cleaning frequency.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Observed a missing bottom portion of the FRP wall in between the back hand-sink and the prep table storing non-TCS food products and unwashed onions, exposing the heavily soiled wood underneath the FRP wall.
Seal/repair FRP wall with non-absorbent material.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed food residue buildup on the wall behind the back handsink. Observed oil and debris buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the facility.
Increase cleaning frequency.
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.
Observed the edging of the wall by the back handsink in disrepair.
Seal/repair edging of the wall so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed employee's apron stored commingled with brooms and mops in the can wash.
Keep employee possessions separate to prevent contamination. |