| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 approximately six (6) trays of raw shell eggs stored within WIC above frozen cassava packages. CDI - PIC delegated to food employees to reorganize WIC contents. EHS provided storage order guides in English and Spanish.
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed one (1) employee crack raw shell eggs into pan of cooking food, then gather clean plates without proper glove changing. EHS observed effective hand washing and glove changing by food staff throughout inspection. CDI - PIC translated corrective action advised by EHS for employee: remove gloves after working with raw animal foods, wash hands, and don new gloves. EHS observed corrective actions.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 Observed one (1) package of hot dogs in WIC with no date mark or label. Per conversation with PIC, hot dogs were opened and purchased on 12/28. CDI - Hot dogs were labeled accordingly.
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 one (1) single service pan of salad in WIC date marked for 12/19. Per conversation with PIC, pan had not had label changed since most date of preparation (01/01). CDI - Food employees voluntarily disposed of out of date TCS food.
Note: Foil pans are not suitable for rehashing or use more than once; once TCS foods in foil pans are used/past their date of use, dispose of pans, as opposed to relabeling them.
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
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed box of QAC sanitizer tablets held on shelving above unopened bottles of cooking oil. CDI - PIC rotated tablets to chemical storage.
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) bottle of household use only pesticide with spray wand at rear area shelving near bathrooms. Per conversation with PIC, this has been used previously at dumpster area and rear door to prevent fly and ant entry. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unapproved pesticide. REPEAT |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bucket of bagged, thawing fish fillets thawing on floor in WIC. CDI - EHS elevated fish fillets to available sealed wooden riser. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed approximately three (3) wet wiping clothes being held on cutting board, as opposed to readily available, properly concentrated (200 ppm) sanitizer bucket. Observed three (3) employees with wiping cloths stored on apron belt. CDI - PIC advised employees to not store wiping cloths on aprons. EHS rotated in use wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket. REPEAT. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
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. CDI - Observed one (1) container of cooked shrimp in prep top with ladle handle contacting food. Observed rice cooking pot at oven with one (1) ceramic bowl stored within as dispensing utensil. CDI - EHS donned glove and rotated utensils out of food surface without contact food with bare hands. Utilize utensils with handles when storing utensils in food. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed two (2) stacks of single service article (fry boxes and to go boxes) on shelves with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination. |
|
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 (1) door of prep unit not fully sealing when closed. Ambient temperature within was on served at 41F and food items within unit were properly cooling/cold holding. Adjust, repair, or replace unit and/or fittings and gaskets to allow properly sealing door. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
Yes |
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 approximately four (4) containers, stored as clean, with previous date mark stickers on their exteriors. Observed no food residue or staining on food contact surfaces of pans. CDI - PIC rotated pans with stickers to 3 compartment sink for effective washing and sanitizing. Remove all labels and residue from food contact containers before storing as clean. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one (1) dumpster with no drain plug. Contact landlord/waste management company to replace missing drain plug. |