| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwash sinks in men’s restroom that temped at 91F and 89F. PIC stated plumber would be contacted to adjust hot water dispensed in men’s restrooms handwash sinks. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed cooked mushrooms and cooked onions holding below 135F (see temp chart) that were double panned, all other steam well items were 135F and above. CDI-PIC set aside items to be reheated above 165F on the grill.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed cold drawer unit holding several TCS items out of temperature (see temp chart) and salad dressing bar that was accidentally turned off during service. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items. PIC stated that breaker had been turned off for cold drawer unit, salad station returned to temperature. VR within 3 days to check status of cold drawers. Repeat.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
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 raw shrimp cooling in breading station, cooked mushrooms and onions cooling in bags in lowboy unit, and bagged rice and bagged raw shrimp cooling in WIC with slow cooling rates (see temp chart). CDI-PIC cooked mushrooms and onions and raw shrimp from breading station to WIC, unbagged rice and to rapidly cool and voluntarily discarded bagged shrimp. Repeat.
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 . |
|
39
|
0
|
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 unopened boxes of potato soup stored on the freezer floor. PIC moved items to shelf. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed multiple scoops stored in 77F and 81F water with warmers that were not turned on. CDI-PIC turned on warmers to maintain 135F water. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 multiple unopened boxes of cups stored on the floor of the outdoor storage unit. PIC moved boxes off the floor. |
|
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 multiple cutting boards with large gouges. PIC replaced cutting boards with unused boards.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIF door and cold drawer unit drawers with torn gaskets. PIC stated work order had been placed to replace torn gaskets prior to inspection. |
|
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 dumpster without a drain plug. |