| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 lentils cooling in prep top on line past 2 hours still above 70F. CDI: Product 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 large bus tub of tzatziki, cambro of spicy hummus, and cambro of cilantro dip still above 41F after 4 hours from preparation. CDI: Products voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed one pan of rice in hot box below 135F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Points not escalated due to significant improvement.
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label at the mop sink. CDI- Bottle voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
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 lentils cooling on prep line. Observed dips and tzatziki sauce cooling in deep covered cambro in the walk in cooler with no stirring. CDI: Products were voluntarily discarded. EHS recommends utilizing proper cooling equipment and shallow uncovered pans with stirring to proper cool items. Additionally, EHS advises for PIC to consider storing as many ingredients in the walk in overnight prior to preparation to ensure that products start out cold and then after minimal prep will not have to cool as much to reach 41F. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility has cooling resources posted on reach in freezer.
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few fruit flies in back kitchen area near handsink and dish machine. PIC has a pest control program in place and stated he will follow up with them to increase visits due to warmer weather. REPEAT VIOLATION
*NOTE: Observed significant rodent issue present as evidenced by burrows and many bait stations in and around the dumpster enclosure. This is a shared dumpster with the shopping center. EHS recommends reaching out to landlord for assistance in a joint approach with all facilities to abate rodent issue* |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handwashing sink in first bathroom off of the wall and not functioning. Bathroom has been closed. Observed handwashing sink in second bathroom also loose from the wall but still functional. EHS advised that facility may not operate with seating without restrooms for customers. These are also the only restrooms for staff and therefore facility will need to close should both handsinks become inoperable. Observed 3 comp sink cold water knob unable to turn without a screw driver to assist. PIC stated he has placed work orders for all 3 sinks. Observed shelves in reach in freezer missing. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 build up in smaller cracks and crevices such as between middle prep table and reach in coolers on the line, gaskets and hard to reach areas of equipment. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement made and facility has routine cleaning procedures in place. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents.
5-502.11 Waste receptacles shall be emptied at a frequency to preclude strong odors or pest harborage.
Observed excessive build up of waste within dumpster enclosure. Significant rodent issue apparent due to observation of burrows and bait stations. Waste is in bags that are not used at the facility. But some areas include items out of the bags where it is difficult to determine the source. EHS recommends working with the landlord to abate issue. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed dust buildup at vent covers throughout, and minor food debris on wall behind dish machine. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection. |