| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
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- Observed one food employee who had not signed EHP. -CDI- EHS provided a copy, training provided, and food employee signed at time of visit. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel) and use a disposable paper towel or similar clean barrier when touching manually operated faucet handles to avoid recontaminating hands. -P- Observed PIC wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using a barrier and PIC rewashed hands. -0-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed trash can blocking handsink. -CDI- PIC relocated items.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed bowl stored in handsink. -CDI- PIC removed items. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
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 some items with food debris stored as clean. Per PIC, most of these items were not in use. Remove any items not in use or ensure they are stored clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in 1-door lowboy above 41F. Observed ambient air at 57F. Observed crema and shredded cheese in prep unit above 41F. Per PIC, lid had been open during rush. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC placed shredded cheese in lowboy freezer to cool back down and voluntarily discarded other items. EHS offered TPHC for crema squeeze bottle to assist with compliance but PIC stated that he would keep crema in cold container in prep unit and use a spoon to scoop it out. **REPEAT** **3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY EOD 3/9/26** **FACILITY TO ONLY USE UNIT TO STORE NON TCS ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** -3-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed containers of beef soup date marked 2/27 (discard 3/5) and 2/14 (discard 2/20). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. Per PIC, items had been been cooked and frozen and removed from cooler. Ensure items are being date marked after being removed from freezer. -0-
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 . |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee with no protective head covering. -0- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC corrected to 50ppm. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed greasy debris on exterior surface of clean pans. Ensure pans are stored in a location that prevents grease buildup and other sources of contamination. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board in need of replacement due to multiple cuts and no longer being smooth and easily cleanable. Resurface or replace. -0- |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving where clean dishes are stored in need of cleaning. **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT FOR OTHER CLEANING ITEMS IN PREVIOUS INSPECTION** **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
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, headphones, and water stored on prep table. -0- |