| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.. - Observed one water bottle stored on prep table while employee was actively preparing foods. All beverages should be stored in beverage area or in a location away from food preparation. |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P - Observed one employee close handles with clean hands. Ensure all food employees use a barrier such as a paper towel to close faucet. CDI - Employee rewashed hands properly. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no paper towels at one hand sink. CDI - Paper towels replaced. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed unwashed fruits and vegetables stored above washed and processed TCS foods. CDI - Manager moved items to correct order.
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 |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P - Observed quat sanitizer at three compartment sink reading 0 PPM. CDI - Sanitizer was replaced to read 150PPM.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed can opener soiled. Observed three pans with some food build up. Ensure all multi-use equipment and utensils are properly cleaned before storing as clean. CDI - Items sent to be rewashed.
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf - Observed tomatoes, cream cheese mixture, and sausage with no date. CDI - Sausage and cream cheese discarded. Tomatoes properly labeled.
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 .
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 Mac and cheese (11/23), collards (11/29), and tomatoes (11/27) out of the time/temperature window. CDI - Items were discard.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
24
|
3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 eggs on TPHC with proper procedures but no time labels. Ensure that eggs are properly marked with time when removed from refrigeration according to procedures posted on wall. CDI - Eggs were properly time stamped.
Although establishment only opens for set hours, eggs can be removed from refrigeration at any time, which requires a new time stamp. PIC must ensure that every batch of eggs is properly labeled upon removal from temperature control. |
|
33
|
0
|
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 one pan of sausage and two bottles of sauce cooling tightly covered. Ensure that proper methods are used to allow for adequate cooling. CDI - Sausage was placed on a sheet pan for quicker cooling, bottles were opened to allow for quicker cooling
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf - Observed no designated area for dented cans. Observed one dented can in reach in cooler. CDI - Can discarded. PIC will maintain cans separate moving forward. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - Observed knife stored in sanitizer bucket. Ensure that utensils are only stored in clean areas, not in contact with food, running water, or cleaned at the frequency required. Utensils shall not be stored in sanitizer during active preparation. CDI - Knife was moved |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - -Observed several containers stacked wet. Ensure all containers are properly air dried. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 cleaning needed on fans throughout the establishment. Minor cleaning needed on racks in WIC. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) - Observed hose under continuous pressure without proper backflow. CDI - Water was completely turned off to prevent the pressure. Maintain water off or install proper back flow device. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 floors in need of regrouting throughout the kitchen. Observed walls in need of cleaning. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. - Observed employee food comingled with food for the establishment. Employee food should be segregated from all food from the establishment CDI - Items moved. |