| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed spoon being stored in hand sink. CDI: PIC removed spoon. |
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed a crate of moldy cactus leaves being stored on shelf in WIC. CDI: PIC discarded moldy cactus leaves. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw chicken being stored on shelf above raw beef and raw fish in WIC. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. |
|
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. 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 . Observed two ladles and a cutting board with build up being stored as clean on clean storage shelf. CDI: PIC returned items to be W/R/S. |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 a metal container of guacamole in prep cooler which according to PIC was prepared approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes prior. Temperature of guacamole was 51F and would not have reached 41F in time to achieve cooling parameters. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded guacamole. 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://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 |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a container of cheese dip and a container of Mexican rice being held below 135F in hot box. See temp chart. CDI: PIC reheated cheese dip to above 165F before returning to hot hold in hot box and Mexican rice was voluntarily discarded. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed one container of salsa being held in an ice bath at 43F at server station. CDI: PIC placed item in WIC to rapidly cool. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement since previous inspection. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
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 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 . Observed a working container of house made chipotle sauce and a working container of salsa verde with no date marks. CDI: PIC date marked chipotle sauce as it was prepared yesterday and salsa verde was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
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 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 . Observed a container of ceviche in prep cooler date marked 5/6, one day past its expiration. CDI: PIC discarded ceviche. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled spray bottle. |
|
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 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 . Observed a metal container of guacamole in prep cooler which according to PIC was prepared approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes prior. Temperature of guacamole was 51F and would not have reached 41F in time to achieve cooling parameters. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded guacamole. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed two packages of tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging completely thawed in grill drawer cooler. CDI: PIC cut open packaging to remove from reduced oxygen environment. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 a working bottle of house made hot sauce and two containers of spices being stored without labels. CDI: PIC labeled bottles. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flying insects in kitchen near dish machine. Contact pest control service provider to address issue. |
|
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 a scoop being stored in a container of dry beans in which scoop handle was buried in beans. CDI: PIC repositioned scoop so that handle was above food. |
|
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 pans being stored wet nested on clean storage shelf. Allow equipment and utensils to air dry before stacking. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed two mortar and pestles made of porous stone being stored on clean storage shelf. PIC stated they were not for customer use and only employees. CDI: PIC removed items from clean storage shelf.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed three silicone spatulas with deep cracks and chips being stored on clean storage shelf. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spatulas.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a grinder being stored in back prep area which was not ANSI certified or equivalent. Remove grinder from facility. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on dumpster. CDI: EHS closed door. REPEAT |