| 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 sanitizer bucket stored in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and items relocated. -0- |
|
13
|
1
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P- Observed mixture of beans and chorizo with white microbial growth. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -1- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 RTE sauces in RIC and raw chorizo and shrimp stored over el pastor meat in cold drawers, raw burgers and bacon over onions and fries in cold drawers. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5-
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 |
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. -P- Observed sauce containers in use to toss chicken wings that had been out/in use for more than 4 hours. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on cleaning frequency and items placed at 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 .
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on large handheld immersion blender and other items stored as clean. Observed sticker residue on one container stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. Ensure to remove all sticker debris/residue prior to washing process. -0-
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 . |
|
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- Observed items hot holding below 135F. Observed leftover chicken, steak and sautéed onions from an order holding in container outside of temperature control. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -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
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. -Pf- Observed cooked meat thawing at ambient air. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and items placed in RIC. -0- |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed back door open with mesh screening open and order window opened throughout the inspection. Keep closed to prevent pest entry. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
42
|
1
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed bus tub of unwashed onions stored on MFU. All fruits and vegetables must be washed prior to placement on MFU for service per permit conditions. Store excess unwashed fruits and vegetables at commissary. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
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 ice scoop handle touching ice. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed foil being used to line shelving on storage racks. Remove. -0-
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed damaged spatula. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-301.11 Approved-Materials, Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank (P)/5-302.11 Enclosed System, Sloped to Drain (C)/5-302.15 Inlet and Outlet, Sloped to Drain (C). Observed unapproved water tank full of water strapped to back of MFU. PIC stated water is used for cleaning the floor. **ITS being issued today for failure to report to commissary daily, follow permit conditions prior to adding equipment, and to have all potable water tanks approved for use.** -1- **10 DAY VERIFICATION BY 5/3/26 SINCE APPROVED WATER TANK IS INSTALLED AND WAS IN USE AT TIME OF VISIT AND THIS WATER TANK IS IN ADDITION TO PERMITTED TANK ON MFU** |