| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
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 a trash can in front of the hand washing sink near the stove. Consider a small trash can that will sit under the sink vs the large trash can that is blocking the front of the sink. CDI, large trash can moved closer to the flat top grill behind the sink. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P
Observed dish washing rinsing at 135 F initially during the inspection (several attempts made) and an hour later the machine was sanitizing at 165 F. Have maintenance evaluate the machine and also determine if the hot water heater is on a timer and set to heat up the incoming water later in the afternoon. CDI, machine was in compliance at end of inspection.
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 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed large beef roasts that were at 84 F after 3 hours of cooling. CDI, product discarded. Products were being cooled in a small reach in refrigerator, in the future cool this product in the walk in refrigerator. Recommend cutting product in half to facilitate cooling as well.
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 . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed sausage and tomato product (117 F) and pork chop sauce (120 F)hot holding that had been previously reheated on the stove. CDI, Products had been prepared less than 2 hours ago and were reheated to 165 F and returned to hot holding. Additional hot water added to the steam well due to low level and temperature of the flat top increased to facilitate hot holding at that area.
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 . |
|
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 cooked mushrooms and sliced ham at the flip top unit at 44 and 49 F. Both products had been in the refrigerator overnight. Temperature of interior of the unit at 41 F. Keep the lid to the unit closed when not in use. Also observed missing pans in the unit that may allow cold air to escape easily. CDI, products discarded. Lid closed and missing pans replaced. Temperature of flip unit dropped below 40 F during the inspection. All other cold holding temperatures in establishment 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
Yes |
Observed brunch menu missing the disclosure and reminder for undercooked eggs. See below for correction and email a copy of the new email to the EHS
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
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 |
|
28
|
0
|
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 a cleaner and sanitizer spray bottle stored on top of a food preparation surface. Store these items on a low shelf. CDI, products moved to a lower shelf. |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 large roasts being cooled in a reach in refrigerator. Two large roasts did not meet cooling parameters and 2 smaller roasts did achieve 70 F within 2 hours. Small reach in coolers shouldn’t be used to cool thick products such as roasts. CDI, roasts that had achieved cooling parameters moved to walk in refrigerator.
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
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 a bottle of oil with no label. Keep these products labeled. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed cinnamon and sugar containers stored in an open container. Keep the products covered when not in direct use. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed kitchen employee with a long beard. Use a beard guard. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a plastic bowl in use to dispense TCS food in a drawer. Use a scoop with a handle and maintain the handle outside of the food. |
|
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 one damaged gasket in one reach in refrigerator. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed interior of the dish washing machine collecting residue. Clean the interior daily. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 shelving and interior of cabinets in need of cleaning. |