| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
No |
No
|
No |
TEN DAY VR.
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
Observed new staff not trained to recognize symptoms or illnesses requiring exclusion from food handling tasks.
CDI- EHS reviews employee health agreement with staff present and provides updated policy here: https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/faf/docs/foodprot/FoodEmployeeReportingAgreement-2021-FINAL.pdf
EHS will make a return visit within ten days to verify staff are properly informed of the EHP and have signed the agreement. (-1)
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed employee using cell phone and then resuming food preparation.
CDI- Employee washes their hands and EHS provides guidance on proper handwashing. (-0) |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed several dishes with sticker residue remaining which were stored as clean.
CDI- PIC moves dishes back to warewashing. No escalation of points due to substantial improvement to food contact surface cleanliness throughout establishment. No dishes seen with food debris. (-1.5)
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed shredded cheese in lowboy at 49F. Lowboy ambient temperature observed at 38F, not in poor repair.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of shredded cheese. (-1.5)
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT.
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 several items in fliptop and lowboy without date mark.
CDI- PIC dates items prepped today. (-3)
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 . |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
10 DAY VR.
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf
Observed only thick probe thermometer onsite. EHS explains what type of thermometer is required and will return within 10 days to verify. (-0.5) |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT.
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed unlabeled spices at cook line. EHS confirms with PIC that labels may be places on back wall or nearby equipment, so long as it clearly corresponds to the spices. (-2) |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 cooked shrimp in water inside lowboy.
CDI- PIC removes water from shrimp. (-0)
REPEAT.
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 severely dented can near seal on storage rack.
CDI- Can moved away from usable goods. EHS advises staff to immediately segregate cans which are severely dented or dented at their seal. (-1) |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed PIC with multiple gemstone rings.
CDI- PIC removes rings. EHS explains that gemstone rings cannot be worn while engaging in food prep, even when donning gloves. (-0) |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
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 batter with in-use scoop inside product without handle, so the product will have to be touched to remove utensil.
CDI- PIC removes measuring cup from batter and will use handled-utensil going forward. (-0) |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT.
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 outside and inside of several lowboys, including gaskets, with stickiness and food debris. Increased cleaning frequency is recommended. EHS advises staff to clean cold drawers even if they are not in use. (-1) |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed water at prep sink not able to fully turn off and staff using main water line to stop flow. PIC states a work order has been placed and plumber is scheduled to arrive for repair this weekend. (-0) |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT.
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 damaged floors and walls throughout facility. Repairs should be conducted to repair pits in drywall, loose siding, cracked tiles, and damaged baseboards.
Observed various debris and need for cleaning to floors and walls throughout facility. (-1)
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. |