| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF - Observed employee health poster without any additional information on exposure. Ensure all food employees are aware of reporting exposures to management. CDI - Provided updated posters that include exposures and signature pages for awareness.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed trash can in front of handsink. Maintain handsink free so that handwashing can occur. CDI - Trash can moved. |
|
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 raw eggs stored over ready to eat chicken and chili. CDI - Eggs moved.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed dicer soiled with visible food debris. Observed 4 mandolins with visible debris. CDI - Dicer sent back to rewash. Mandolins were discarded by PIC as he states they are not used.
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 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. - Observed knive being cleaned at a prep sink. All multi-use utensils shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the three-compartment sink. CDI - Item properly cleaned and sanitized.
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 . |
|
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 chili reading 46F in the center prepared the day before. CDI - Chili voluntarily discarded. Ensure that facility is using proper methods to achieve cooling within the required window.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed vegetable mix reading 43-45F, chicken wings 50F, raw ground beef and raw chicken 42F and cheese 45F. The vegetable mix and cheese were overfilled. The chicken wings and raw items were a result of a unit door not closing properly. CDI - Vegetable mix, cooked chicken wings, and cheese discarded. Raw ground beef and chicken cooled down. Items in top cooler were removed until repair is made. VR needed within 3 days.
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 . |
|
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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) - Observed food in prep units with a preparation date of when food items were placed in prep unit not when it was prepared, extending the date by 2 or 3 days. Ensure that the date on the product follows the item throughout the establishment. Observed several items with dates ranging from 1/6/26-2/3/26. This included sweet potato purée, sweet potato waffle mix, sausage, cooked mushrooms, cooked onions, and yogurt mix. Ensure that food items are only maintained for 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day one. CDI - All out of date items were voluntarily 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
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 pooled eggs and hollandaise without a time stamp. CDI - Time stamps added.
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P - Observed Hollandaise with a date of 2/7/26. Thorough discussion with PIC hollandaise may be cooled down. If hollandaise will be on time the sauce must be discarded within 4 hours. No product shall be cooled down once placed on time. Discontinue practice. CDI - PIC discarded food item. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed bleach bottle and gorilla glue stored in areas with multi-use equipment and single service articles. CDI - Items moved. |
|
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 chili cooled in large deep container. Chili is very thick and shall not be cooled in deep pans that do not allow for cooling. CDI - Chili 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 . |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed raw chicken stored on a pan on the floor, observed box of eggs stored on the floor, observed beef stored on a pan on the floor. All food shall be 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue practice.
Establishment may need to consider doing additional deliveries to prevent practice. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed no hair restraint on food employees. Observed no beard guard on food employee. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed two sleeves of single service articles stored on the floor. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cooler drawer under grill not able to close all the way and held with tape. This is causing warm air to enter the unit and increase food temperatures. Repair to ensure unit can maintain food cold at all times. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 shelving, fans, prep surfaces, and interior and exterior of equipment with build up of food debris and and soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed peeling paint on walls throughout the facility. Ensure that walls are properly finished and maintained as easily cleanable.
6-501.113 Store tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. - Observed tools being stored on top shelf where single service articles are maintained. Designate an area for all items. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
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 beverages stored in various coolers with food for the establishment. Observed employee snack stored in unit with eggs. Ensure that food employees have a designated area to store all items. |