| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer. -P- Observed final rinse temperature at 148F. **REPEAT** -3- **FACILITY TO USE QUATERNARY SANITIZER AT 3-COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE.** **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 10/30/26**
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 .
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed food residue in roof of microwave. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 3-comp sink not dispensing from tubing. Per PIC, they have been mixing sanitizer themselves. PIC demonstrated quaternary sanitizer mixing and sanitizer observed at 500ppm. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on how to dilute and sanitizer diluted to 400ppm.
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 |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed Alfredo sauce hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated to 171F. -0-
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 . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed some items in prep units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed items were mostly above 41F at the top of the containers, multiple items double panned in plastic containers in cold holding units with lids opened. -CDI- PIC moved items to blast chiller to cool back down. EHS educated PIC about fill lines, not using double pans, keeping lids closed, and using metal containers. -0-
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed heavy cream, milk, and feta cheese in WIC with no date mark. Per PIC, items were opened prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf-/3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf- Observed printed menu with spicy tuna crispy rice containing raw tuna and Korean power bowl containing sunny side up egg with no asterisks next to items on menu, no asterisks at footnote and no disclosures. Observed online menu that did include disclosure. **REPEAT** -0.5- **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO HALFWAY CORRECTION FROM LAST INSPECTION** **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 11/7/26** |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
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 lemon caper sauce (contains heavy cream) cooling in blast chiller at a slow rate. Refer to temperature chart. No active stirring observed during cooling process and item cooling in shallow pan. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC stirred item to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -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 . |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed half cut up peppers with stickers still intact. Ensure to remove stickers and wash produce prior to using. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Observed clean plates and bowls at the line that were not covered or inverted with visible debris from spices. -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 some shelving in WIC with food/debris buildup, dust buildup on top shelving at dish drying rack and NFCS of blender in need of cleaning due to food residue. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |