| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present for the majority of the inspection. -CDI- PIC with CFPM arrived halfway through the inspection. **REPEAT** -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf- Observed several priority violations during inspection. Observed no CFPM at beginning of inspection. -CDI- EHS coached PIC. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedures and food employee rewashed hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet, thus recontaminating hands. Observed food employee return from outside and change gloves to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on using a barrier to turn off the faucet and food employee rewashed hands. EHS educated food employee on changing gloves AND washing hands after returning to work station from outside and food employee washed hands. **REPEAT** -4-
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P- Observed food employee handle raw chicken and return to RTE food without changing gloves and washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee changed gloves and washed hands.
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -Pf- Observed food employee (after EHS directed food employee to wash hands) begin to wash hands at 3-compartment sink. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on only washing hands at handwashing sink and food employee when to handwashing sink to wash hands. |
|
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 food employee use handwashing sink to wet cleaning towel. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper use of handwashing sink. -0- |
|
15
|
3
|
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.- Observed raw turkey stored over raw beef in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over washed green peppers in WIC. Observed unwashed lemons stored over RTE spring salad mix in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed some items being hot held at steam table with no protective covering. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris, greasy and sticker residue on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 .
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed microwaves in need of cleaning, especially on top portion.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer at dish machine at 0 ppm. **3DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED**
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
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark buildup inside of ice machine. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** |
|
18
|
0
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. -Pf- Observed country style steak in WIC above temperature. Upon further investigation, PIC explained that product was not fully cooked. PIC explained process to EHS. PIC stated that facility sears country style steak on the grill and then marinades it and places it back in WIC and then it is fully cooked at a later time. PIC unable to answer questions about FC temperature when item is removed from grill after pan searing. EHS explained to PIC that cooking process cannot be interrupted without having prior approval. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items and EHS emailed PIC copy of NCC form. -0-
Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
20
|
0
|
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 country style steak and turkey prepared yesterday above 41F. Observed rice prepared today more than 2 hours ago between 70-74F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
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 . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed chicken, potato wedges and baked sweet potatoes hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 135F. **REPEAT** -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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep units and WICs above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
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-/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 ham and turkey in prep unit with no date. Observed gyro meat in prep unit date marked 9/5 (discard 9/11). Observed multiple items in WIC with improper date marking; turkey 9/11-9/18 (discard should be 9/17), pot roast and green beans 9/14-9/21 (discard should be 9/20), and country style steak 9/15-9/22 (discard should be 9/21). -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking and PIC properly date marked items and placed proper dates on other items. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
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 items prepared yesterday that did not meet cooling parameters. Observed items prepared today more than 2 hours ago above 70F. Observed items cooling at ambient temperature at a slow cooling rate. Observed items cooling in WIC with plastic wraps/lids and in containers filled to the top. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC voluntarily discarded items that did not meet cooling parameters and removed lids and spread other items out and placed items in WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
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 raw salmon not removed from ROP environment. -0- |
|
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 flying pests in dishpit area. -0- |
|
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 bread stored on floor in WIF. -0- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wiping cloth container stored on floor. -0- |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. **REPEAT** -1-
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean lids stored in a bus tub with heavy debris. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak at prep unit/freezer lowboy. Repair. -0- |
|
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 food debris and buildup in interior surfaces of equipment. -0- |
|
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 heavy dust build up on vent covers on ceilings. Observed food debris on floors in hard to reach areas - between, behind and underneath equipment. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
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 broken/cracked and loose floor tiles throughout. Observed shelving attached to wall used to store clean dishes not in good repair. Observed flooring starting to come up at entrance/doorway to WIC. Repair.
6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard on floor in WIC to prevent slipping. Remove and replace with proper mats. -0- |