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 techniques and PIC rewashed hands.
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 not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated both on using a barrier to turn off the faucet and both rewashed hands. **REPEAT** -4- |
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 stool in front of handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC removed. -0- |
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 raw eggs stored over water bottles. -CDI- PIC removed. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed debris and dishes greasy to the touch on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
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 al pastor and asada in RI above 41F. Observed Housemade tomatillo and salsa roja above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items were out for lunch service. -CDI- PIC placed items in freezer to cool down. **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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
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 al pastor date marked 1/3 (discard 1/9), chorizo 12/28 (discard 1/3). Observed chicken and pork tamales with no date mark. Observed frozen tamales and chicken with no date marks. Per PIC, al pastor and chorizo were pulled from freezer yesterday and date was not updated, tamales were prepared yesterday and frozen items were prepared Saturday. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. **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 . |
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. PIC unsure of contents of bottle. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -0- |
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed pork thawing in water on countertop. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and PIC placed item under running water at 53F. -0- |
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
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 multiple containers of Housemade salsa verde and salsa roja with no labels. **REPEAT** -2- |
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 torn gaskets on door of RI. **REPEAT** -1- |
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 multiple cracks in floor/ceiling tiles throughout facility. **REPEAT** -1- |
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables and on dish rack with clean dishes. Observed employee food stored over retail food in RI-cooler. -CDI- PIC removed. -0.5- |