Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee remove gloves and don new gloves during food preparation without a hand wash between sets of gloves. CDI-EHS demonstrated why a hand wash is necessary and employee properly washed hands and then donned gloves.
REPEAT. |
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf.
Observed no soap at 2/3 hand sinks throughout the kitchen.
CDI - Soap was added to each hand sink. |
15
|
0
|
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
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed raw fish and shrimp stored above RTE foods inside the WIC.
CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. |
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 . Observed multiple pans that were stored as clean on shelf in dish pit area with food residue and buildup on internal surfaces, food contact surfaces. CDI-Employee moved pans to be W/R/S. |
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
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 .
Observed Fried shrimp Hot holding below 135F.
CDI - Shrimp were voluntarily discarded. |
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
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 .
Observed TCS food items inside the prep unit held above 41F.
Observed TCS foods stored inside the WIC above 41F due to door being left open during delivery at 10:30 AM.
CDI - Food items were placed in multiple ice baths for rapid cooling. |
23
|
0
|
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
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 .
Observed multiple (x3) containers of chopped lettuce with no date marking.
CDI - Correct date marking was added. |
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
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 .
Observed TCS food items cooling inside the WIC with tightly fitting lids. Items cooled 1F after 30 minute interval.
CDI - Items were placed in front of air flow and the lids were removed to promote air flow.
ROP items were placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. |
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-202.17 (A) Raw shucked shellfish shall be obtained in disposable packages with proper labeling and identification.-Pf
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 unlabeled stainless steel seasoning shakers and bottles used to hold oils. CDI-Employee added accurate labels. |
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed food employee peppering shrimp with no head covering.
CDI - Employee put on hat. |
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed QUAT sanitizer in bucket below required concentration.
CDI - Sanitizer was replaced with sanitizer at the proper strength.
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor throughout the kitchen.
CDI - Bucket removed from the floor. |
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoop handle submerged inside bread crumbs.
CDI - Scoop was removed. |
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed three stacks of pans, stacked wet.
CDI - Pans separated. |