| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC present at beginning of inspection. CDI - Chef and manager arrived 15 minutes after inspection began. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager at the beginning of the inspection. EHS reminded PIC that one shall be present at any time food prep is occurring.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
3
|
1
|
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 PIC stated employee has not been trained on foodborne illnesses and their responsibility to report. No paper policy was available to EHS during inspection. CDI - EHS provided employee health poster during inspection.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
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 Observed raw scallops over cooked rice in salad prep unit during inspection. CDI - scallops were moved.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
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 plates and deli slicer being stored as clean with visible food debris on them during inspection. CDI - PIC had employee reclean all items.
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 |
No |
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 blanched French fries from 8/16, cooked rice from 8/15, and cooked pasta from 8/13 cooling in prep units that had not achieved 41F in 6 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded all items. Permit states blast chiller must be used for cooling. PIC did not include using the blast chiller in their cooling processes. EHS will follow up to ensure proper cooling ensues and assess if permit action is required. 72 hour VR.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 cooked rice, pasta, and potatoes that were cooling in covered plastic containers in prep units that had not achieved 41F within 6 hours. EHS recommended utilizing the blast chiller, shallower pans, and leaving food uncovered to ensure proper cooling. Permit states blast chiller must be used. EHS will follow up to ensure proper cooling methods take place going forward. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf observed cooked octopus being thawed in prep sink full of still water. EHS recommended utilizing flowing water. CDI - PIC turned on faucet. Repeat. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple plastic hotel pans being stored as clean while wetstacked together. Ensure all equipment is proper dried before stacking. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone, employee laptop, and employee package being stored in food pass area during inspection. CDI - PIC moved all items to more appropriate locations. |