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15
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1.50
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Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw fish stored above hotdogs inside the RIC. Observed two (2) pans of burger patties stored above unopened packages of bologna and deli ham in 2 door RIC.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) open box of frozen sausage stored above bacon in reach in freezer. REPEAT.
CDI - PIC and EHS rearranged storage order to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided additional reach in storage order charts in English and Spanish to PIC.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvement in storage conditions. Fewer instances of improper storage hierarchy were observed throughout establishment; all uncovered portions of food in storage were actively cooling or in use.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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21
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0
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Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed one (1) portion of mashed potatoes at 119F - 129F at stove top. Per conversation with employee, potatoes had been prepared fewer than 2 hours prior. CDI - Employee reheated mashed potatoes to above 165F on flattop 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 . |
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23
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1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed several (greater than ten (10)) portions of TCS, non date mark exempt foods, including cooked sausage, opened deli ham chubs, sliced turkey and ham, washed and partially cut cabbage head, liver mush, boiled potatoes and hot dogs in 3 door RIC and 2 door RIC without date marks. Per conversation with head chef and food employees, items had been cooked, prepared and/or opened between the previous day (3/19) and day of inspection. Intention of establishment is to hold all of these items for greater than 24 hours. CDI - Head chef used sticker gun to affix date marks to all unmarked TCS foods. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
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24
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3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
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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 one (1) item (cooked chicken) at prep table without TPHC label. Per conversation with food employee, chicken was placed approximately thirty minutes prior. CDI - TPHC label was affixed to chicken. REPEAT.
Note: at time of inspection, items in prep top were effectively cold holding and cooling and did not require TPHC procedures. |
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38
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0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
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No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door of establishment open at start of inspection. Per conversation with manager and head chef, door was open to clear out smoke and alleviate heat within kitchen. CDI - Door was closed prior to end of inspection. |
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39
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1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
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No |
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed five (5) bins of raw animal foods (fish fillets and pork chops) cold holding effectively in bins of ice at frying station. EHS and PIC discussed proper storage of food such that it is not in direct contact with undrained ice (bags, drain pans, etc.) REPEAT. |