Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.
PIC was front-of-house manager. PIC could not provide EHS with employee health, food borne illnesses, and was unaware of the proper corrective action for some priority items when EHS asked how these items are processed and how facility makes corrections.
EHS and PIC covered Employee health, foodborne illnesses and symptoms, and vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures.
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for 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 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
No CFPM present at the time of the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
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
PIC could not provide written vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures.
CDI - EHS provided.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P
Observed food employees wash hands breading raw salmon and raw shrimp. Employee was then observed donning new gloves and returning to work with RTE foods with no hand wash.
CDI - PIC was made aware and employee instructed to properly wash hands. |
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw salmon, raw shrimp, and raw steak stored above RTE chicken breast and RTE Chicken wings inside the 2-door RIC.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed pans, strainer utensil, and cup stored as clean with food debris present on the food contact surface.
CDI - Items were moved to the 3 compartment sink to be properly w/r/s.
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed dark mold-like build-up on the interior surface of the ice machine. |
19
|
0
|
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P
Observed commercial marinara sauce placed inside hot well to reheat. Marinara was placed inside the hot well at 3:00 PM, Sauce was observed at 120F at 7:20 PM.
CDI - Items was voluntarily discarded. |
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.
Observed chicken wings placed inside the RIC to cool at 3:30PM, Wings observed at 80F at 7:30 PM. Missing 2 hour 135F to 70F cooling window.
CDI - Wings voluntarily discarded.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.
Observed cut lettuce placed inside the flip top unit at 3:00 PM to cool on ice, Lettuce observed at 56F at approximately 7:45 PM. Missing 4 hour cooling window.
CDI - Lettuce voluntarily discarded.
Cooling has been out of compliance on 4 consecutive inspections. Facility will be placed on a Risk Control Plan for cooling time/temperature. EHS will provide paper work.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Buttermilk batter on countertop was observed at 79F.
CDI - Food employee stated batter was placed next to fryer approximately 30 min to 1 hour. Item move to RIC for rapid cooling.
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 cooked chicken wings and chopped lettuce miss cooling windows.
Lettuce on ice bath was observed having a 0F decrease in temperature in 1 hour time span.
CDI - All items were discarded.
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 . |
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoop handles in direct contact with brown sugar and flour inside containers.
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 in use utensils stored in water at 84F and 78F. |
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
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 inside the WIC in need of cleaning. |
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 above the prep table in the back and visible water damage to the surrounding tiles. |