| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed PIC wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing technique and PIC rewashed hands. **REPEAT** -4-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed PIC and food employee wash hands and turn off faucet without using a barrier. -CDI- EHS educated PIC and food employee on using a barrier to turn off the faucet and both properly re-washed hands using a barrier to turn off the faucet. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed tamales with cloth towel on top of them in RIC. -CDI- PIC removed towels and discarded top portion that was touching cloth towel. -0- |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink over 200ppm. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on how to properly prepare sanitizer and PIC corrected concentration between 50-200 ppm. -0-
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed corn, al pastor, shredded beef and carne asada in RIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- EHS voluntarily discarded items as they had been prepared yesterday. **REPEAT** -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
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 atole de avena dated 9/6/23, tamales de pollo dated 9/28/23, pulled pork dated 9/28/23 & 9/7/2023. Per PIC, these items had been pulled from the freezer yesterday and the date had not been updated. Observed rice, corn, pulled pork, queso fresco, and housemade salsas with no date. Observed soup and tamales in freezer with no date mark. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items pulled from freezer and other items that were prepared yesterday or prior day. PIC properly date marked soup and tamales in freezer. **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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
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 items in RIC prepared yesterday, filled to the top with tightly covered lids above 41F. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -1-
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 . |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed sugar, oil and bbq sauce with no labels. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead crawling critters behind clean dish storage and near bathroom area. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils stored in water at a temperature of 91F. -CDI- PIC corrected water temperature to 135F and replaced utensils. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler torn and hanging. Replace gaskets. **REPEAT** -1-
4-101.11 (A) Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. -P- Observed chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in freezer. -CDI- PIC placed items in appropriate container.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with deep groves. Recommended resurface or replace. |
|
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 food and grease buildup surrounding stove and food splash in walk-in unit. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken faucet head/nozzle on 3-compartment sink. Replace. -0- |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 flooring with holes and water damage in rear dry storage area and cracked floor tiles in front of the stove. Recommend repair/replace.
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 buildup and rust on vents in floor and wall. Increase cleaning frequency or replace. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee water bottle stored over clean pots and pans. Observed employee drink stored in RIC over retail food. -0- |