| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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2
|
1
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Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation A certified food protection manager was not onsite during inspection. A certified food protection manager shall be onsite at all times during operations. |
|
5
|
0
|
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
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events were not available. CDI: EHS provided a copy to PIC |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee handling soiled utensils and equipment and proceeding to handle clean utensils and equipment while transferring items through dish machine. CDI: PIC returned clean items handled by employee to be W/R/S and instructed employee to wash hands in between tasks. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed a missing hand wash sign in men’s restroom. CDI: EHS provided a sign. |
|
14
|
2
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed oysters being stored in prep drawer cooler and a container of mussels being stored in WIC with no shell stock tags attached. CDI: PIC stated all oysters were from same lot as container in WIC and photocopied tag from WIC to place in container in prep drawer. Tag for mussels were in a container in prep RI unit and was photocopied to place with mussels in WIC. EHS instructed PIC to request multiple tags from supplier to keep with separated shell stock from the same lot or to keep all shell stock from the same lot together and photocopying tags will not be authorized in the future. REPEAT |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw chicken being stored on top of a box of raw lamb. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 a container of roasted peppers being stored in prep flip top cooler and fully cooked lamb tightly wrapped in plastic and a container of lobster mix for lobster rolls being stored in prep RI cooler all without date marks. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items as he was unsure of prep date. REPEAT |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed salmon that is offered undercooked or cooked to order on the lunch menu missing an asterisk to notify the consumer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure menu is updated with asterisk next to salmon on lunch menu. |
|
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 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 gigantes beans cooling in an uncovered plastic container in prep drawer at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. See temp chart. CDI: PIC moved beans to WIC. REPEAT |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed an entire halibut not submerged in water being thawed in 3 compartment sink under running water which measured 82F. CDI: PIC moved halibut to WIC to complete thawing process. REPEAT |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 several working bottles of oils on prep counter not labeled. CDI: PIC labeled items. REPEAT |
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39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed linen cloths being used to line a container of parsley. CDI: PIC removed linen cloth.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of beets being stored directly on floor in WIC outside. CDI: Beets were placed on shelf. |
|
55
|
0
|
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 damaged flooring in back prep area in front of oven. PIC stated a service request has been submitted for flooring. |
|
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 an employee’s purse being stored on bottom shelf of prep counter amongst clean equipment items. CDI: Employee moved purse to designated area. |