| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. -REPEAT- -1 point-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed missing handwashing signage at handwashing sink near coffee station and in male restroom. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided to PIC. -0 points- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed stack of frozen pizzas in reach in freezer stored without coverings, wrappings, or in original packaging. -0 points- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sausage crumbles, cooked ground beef, and cooked chicken wings in flip top unit with cold holding temperatures between 44F and 47F. Ambient air temperature of flip top unit was 47F. CDI - TCS foods were discarded and unit taken out of service. Flip top unit is used to hold pizza toppings and cooked chicken wings for commerical reheat. A verification will be conducted by 9/24/2026 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -1.5 points-
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). Observed no date mark for pre-cooked chicken wings stored in flip top unit. All other TCS foods had proper date mark. CDI - Chicken wings were discarded. -0 points-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed bottles of degreaser and chlorine bleach stored with clean utensils on three compartment sink drain board. Observed sanitizer wipes stored on shelving above TCS food in flip top unit. CDI - All items were stored in designated chemical storage area. -1 point- |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no functioning thin probe thermometers in establishment. Two available thin probe thermometers were not functioning. A verification will be conducted by October 1st, 2026 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points- |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use food boxes stored open, upright, and without protective packaging. Observed box of single use cup lids stored on floor in dry storage area. -0 points- |
|
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 pizza flip top unit with an ambient air temperature of 47F. Unit was taken out of service.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board on pizza flip top with heavy gouging and staining. Resurface or replace with cutting board that can be effectively cleaned and sanitized. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed available quat sanitizer test kit unable to accurately measure quat sanitizer concentration. Test kit had an expiration of November 2023. Quat sanitizer test strips provided by regulator showed a quat sanitizer concentration of 200ppm at three compartment sink. A verification will be conducted by 10/1/2026 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points- |
|
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 heavy food accumulation on bottom inner surfaces of pizza flip top unit and drawers. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed heavy leak at three compartment sink spray arm. Establishment was using an old towel to stop leak. -REPEAT- -1 point- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop stored in mop bucket after use in a manner that did not promote air drying. -REPEAT- -0.5 points- |