| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at start of inspection. -CDI- PIC with CFPM arrived halfway through inspection. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed employee health policy that did not include restrictions and exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided copy. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf- Observed no vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures. -CDI- EHS provided handout. -0.5-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed washed sweet potatoes stored in a cardboard box. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of food and PIC rewashed items and placed in proper container. -0- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed large pot stored as clean with visible food debris. Observed utensils stored in clean utensil bus tub with visible food debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 .
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer so strong that it whited out test strip. -CDI- EHS educated and PIC corrected to 200ppm. -1.5-
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 |
|
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 3 large bus tubs of macaroni noodles and 1 bus tub of cooked ground beef prepared prior day that did not meet cooling parameters. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -1.5-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items sitting out at ambient air for extended periods of time above 41F while other items were being prepped. Observed fish plates sitting in steam cabinet on MFU at 87F. Observed sliced watermelon in RIC on MFU (MFU/RIC was turned off at start of inspection). Observed raw shrimp thawing that was at 60F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, fish plates were from previous service, last week. -CDI- EHS educated PIC about not leaving items out at ambient air for extended amounts of time and items placed in WIC to cool back down and fish plates voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** -1.5-
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
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 1 bus tub of macaroni noodles date marked 6/3 (discard 6/9) and food employee portioning cooked chicken wings into ziploc bags and putting today’s date instead of original date of preparation. Per PIC, noodles were prepared prior day. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper date marking system and all dates were corrected. -1.5- **REPEAT**
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 . |
|
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 bus tubs of noodles and ground beef prepared prior day that did not meet cooling parameters. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC voluntarily discarded 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf- Observed PIC overfilling cold holding units of MFU. -CDI- EHS intervened and educated PIC on not overfilling and items left in commissary. Ensure to not overfill to assist with temperature maintenance. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. -Pf- Observed frozen fish thawing in prep sink with no running water. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and items moved back into WIC. -0- |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .- Observed no thin probe thermometer available. **REPEAT** -0.5- **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO PIC REPLACING THERMOMETER FROM PRIOR INSPECTION BUT IT WAS NOT A THIN PROBE THERMOMETER** **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed crawling and flying pests inside of RIC and steam cabinet and throughout MFU and flying pests near dry storage in commissary.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pests inside of RIC of MFU. -1- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 seafood breader stored on floor of MFU. -0- |
|
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 PIC and food employee with no protective head coverings. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed standing water in large pots stored as clean. -0-
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored in bus tub with food debris. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed all cutting boards in need of replacement due to dark buildup, deep cuts and grooves. Replace. -0-
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hood panels and fryer doors missing. Replace.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed some rusted shelving in cold holding units. |
|
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 interior and exterior surfaces of cold holding units and other equipment in need of cleaning on MFU. Observed container used for storing flour and digital thermometer in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed missing sink nozzle/handle for hot water at 3-comp sink on MFU. Replace. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors, walls and ceilings in need of cleaning throughout MFU. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |