| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no Certified food manager at establishment when I arrived to conduct my inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed open employee beverage on the prep table. CDI - drink relocated |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
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.
Due to the 3-compartment sink in disrepair and leaking, the facility is unable to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. The wash basin drain is heavily leaking when water is in the basin. Spoke with the owner via phone, he stated that he will be calling a plumber today for repair. Verification visit required to ensure compliance in 3 days.
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 chicken wings that were removed from the freezer have a date of 5/20-5/27. PIC stated that the wings were just removed from the freezer. CDI - Dates were changed to reflect the date it was removed from the freezer. |
|
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 of bleach without a label. CDI: Item was labeled. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed food handler cutting mushrooms without washing the mushrooms. Box and label did not indicate that the mushrooms are pre-washed. CDI -food handler washed mushrooms. |
|
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 sticker build up on metal and plastic pans. Old date stickers are not removed and new labels are placed over the old stickers. Discontinue this practice and remove all stickers and residue prior to washing, rinsing and sanitizing. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the 3-compartment sink wash basin and sanitizing basin in disrepair. The drain is not attached to the sink therefore an opening is created and water leaks out of the sink. In order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize the sink shall be repaired within 3 days. A temporary solution has been used to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces equipment and utensils. Verification visit required to ensure compliance. Received confirmation that a plumber will be out today 5/30/25. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone on the middle prep table. CDI -phone relocated to prevent contamination. |