| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed reheating, cooling taking place in facility without a PIC knowledgeable about food temperatures and times required for reheating, cooling. Observed food delivery and food employees not knowledgeable about requirement to take receiving temperatures. CDI - EHS advised food handlers about critical control points and monitoring using food thermometer. Cooks showed up after two hours and were knowledgeable about food temperatures and food safety. Provide a knowledgeable PIC aware of proper food safety and food handling at all times. -1-
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed two food employees working together as the PIC without certification. Per one food employee, certification is expired. Facility has 210 days from permit issuance to obtain Certified Food Protection Manager certification. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed food employees unaware of symptoms and illnesses stating no training for responsibility to report illness has taken place. VR no later than 03/11/2023 to ensure all food employees have been trained on Employee Health. -1-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed two food employee without knowledge of vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup procedures. VR no later than 03/11/2023 to ensure all food employees are aware of where to find written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup. -.5-
For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
5-202.12(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. Observed slow closing faucet proving water in restrooms for no longer than 10 second without having to re-activate. Ensure all faucets provide at least 15 second of continuous flow.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at first handsink to immediate left inside kitchen. CDI - Staff found soap. Keep soap at each handsink.1- |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed no date mark on spring mix opened on previous day and two different date marking on another container of cut lettuce. CDI - Item date marked. Observed date marking on mac and cheese that reflects date mac and cheese was cooked instead of when macaroni was cooked. CDI - Item date marked for oldest ingredient. EHS reminded food employees to date mark all TCS foods from prep/open date of oldest TCS ingredient. -1.5-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed blackened salmon on menu that is offered undercooked without asterisk for existing consumer advisory and an asterisk on chicken wings when these may not be served raw or undercooked. VR no later than 03/11/2023 to ensure facility has corrected consumer advisory on all menus. -.5- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 tightly wrapped cut lettuce and spring mix cooling in flip top and tightly wrapped cooked potatoes cooling in WI at a rate of .52 degrees per minute. Minimum rate to meet cooling is .54 degrees per minute unless method changes to increase cooling rate. CDI - Items sent to walk in cooler to cool faster and wrapping removed from cooked potatoes. -.5-
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door propped open during food delivery without using air curtain or screen to protect from insects. Keep door closed between uses or use air curtain. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) (2) After cleaning and sanitizing, invert food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Observed mixing bowls stored with food contact surface facing up at cook line. Invert these. -0- |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed one handsink disconnected from plumbing system. Per PIC, Berhane, facility had City of Charlotte remedy an issue with floor drains and this fixture was removed during that process last week. EHS reminded PIC that all fixtures shall be in good repair, as permitted, in accordance with LAW. Repair handsink. -1- |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.14 A toilet room shall be completely enclosed with a tight-fitting door. Observed door to women’s restroom partially open at all times. Tighten closure to ensure a tight fit when door is closed. -0- |
|
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 missing ceiling tiles over ice machine. Repair these. -0- |