| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed plastic squeeze bottle stored inside of hand washing sink behind sushi station. CDI - Squeeze bottle removed by PIC.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed employee restroom with out soap. CDI - PIC replenished area with soap. -0- |
|
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 container of raw beef stored over container of ready-to-eat crab salad inside of the walk-in cooler. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Storage order corrected.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered containers of food in server station cabinet and dry goods storage area. CDI - Foods covered. |
|
24
|
0
|
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 several foods on buffet line with start times of 10:40-10:44 am when time was actually 10:35 am. CDI - PIC confirmed actual times and correctly time stamped items. -0- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 chicken wings cooling covered in large container inside of the walk-in cooler. Product prepared an hour prior to inspection, per PIC. CDI - Food uncovered.***No escalation of points due to improvements made from previous inspection. -0.5- |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT:6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door left open. CDI - PIC closed door.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two dead pests on dry storage shelving units. CDI - PIC removed pest from facility. -1- |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed food employee grab a large portion of unwashed broccoli from its original cardboard box and transition into preparing it for an order. CDI - Employee educated and all broccoli relocated to prep sink to be washed -0.5- |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed two butchers knives stored in between prep unit and prep tables. CDI - Utensils relocated to dish pit to be W/R/S. -1- |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple stainless steel bowls, metal pans, plastic containers and cups wet nesting at utensil shelving unit near dish pit area. CDI - Utensils separated to allow items to air dry. -1- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed flooring inside walk-in freezer and at cook line in need of cleaning. -0.5- |
|
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 personal foods stored with and above retail foods inside of 2-door reach-in unit. CDI - PIC removed personal food. -0- |