| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. (-0)
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
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 cooked noodles inside lowboy at 46F. CDI- PIC disposes of noodles. REPEAT. (-1.5) |
|
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 Observed cooked shrimp with prep date for 11/26 (tomorrow) inside large RIC. CDI- PIC amends date mark to proper prep date of 11/25. (-0) |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 EHS observed raw chicken and melted butter cooling inside large RIC with no change in temperature over course of 1.5 hours. EHS advises the items should cool in shallow containers inside the WIC, with uncovered lids so air may circulate. CDI- Items moved to WIC for cooling with lids removed by end of inspection. (-.05)
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 |
Yes |
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 unlabeled sauce bottle and spice container without labels. CDI- PIC labels items. (-0) |
|
39
|
1
|
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 bag of powdered dairy creamer on floor across from RIF’s. EHS advises PIC items, even dry goods in bags, should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. (-1) |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in front RIC stated to be washed with stickers remaining. EHS advises PIC that washed produce should no longer have sticker labels. CDI- Avocados moved for re-washing. (-.05) |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floors sticky throughout facility. Increased frequency is recommended. (-.05) |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed open employee beverage on prep top directly above food. CDI- PIC removes beverage. (-0) |