| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. PIC demonstrated knowledge by answering questions during the inspection. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed employee beginning wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures at 3 compartment sink with sanitizer basin at 0ppm QAC due to empty sanitizer container at sink dispenser. CDI - PIC removed empty sanitizer container, replaced sanitizer, and remade basin to approximately 300 ppm QAC.
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 |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed one (1) bin of TPHC pizza sauce (held on 24 hour extended TPHC) with a preparation date sticker for the previous day (06/23) but no TPHC sticker. Per observation (temperature and PIC conversation), pizza sauce had been removed approximately 1 hour prior to EHS arrival. CDI - PIC verified time that sauce was removed from cold holding and placed a proper 24 hour TPHC sticker on sauce. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one (1) bottle of 0 ppm sanitizer stored above sealed canned goods at dry storage. CDI - Bottle was remade at 3 compartment sink sanitizer basin. Bottle was rotated to proper chemical storage. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 one (1) container of grilled chicken in WIC cooling with lid on at lower than requisite rate. All other cooling TCS foods were observed cooling properly. CDI - Lid was removed from grilled chicken to allow for proper cooling. EHS provided cooling charts to PIC. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some noted improvement. No TCS food items were observed failing to cool to 41F within the required time parameters.
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
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed one (1) package of frozen steak thawing under running water at a temperature of 78F while being completely submerged. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, thawing as part of the cooking process, or thawing completely submerged under running water with a temperature of less than 70F. CDI - Steak was rotated to WIC to thaw under refrigeration. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed heavy presence of small flying insects in establishment mainly near dish pit and mop sink. PIC stated that pest control comes onsite once a month. Increase pest control as needed. REPEAT. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin on gender neutral employee restroom. Provide as needed. |
|
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 no drain plug at facility cardboard dumpster. Contact landlord and/or waste management company to replace missing drain plug. |