| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Observed handwashing sink with no paper towels. Each hand washing sink shall be provided with disposable towels. CDI-PIC replenished handwashing sink with paper towels.
5-205.11 Maintain access to hand sinks. Pf Observed rolling cart blocking access to handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks shall always be accessible. CDI-PIC removed the cart from sink. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P Observed multiple TCS foods in the grill low boy and the prep cooler with temps more than 41F for less than 4 hours. CDI-Foods were relocated to WIF for rapid cooling. See temp log. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Observed multiple TSC foods requiring a datemark with no date marking. Opened, RTE/TCS foods should be clearly date marked with day of preparation and/or day package opened counted as Day 1.
3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time /Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Observed RTE/TCS foods with no date marking. Opened, RTE/TCS foods should be clearly date marked with day of preparation and/or day package opened counted as Day 1 or discarded. CDI-PIC was not able to verify the date food was prepared and voluntarily discarded food. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment (Pf) Refrigerator capacity not functioning as designed to maintain RTE/TCS foods at 41F degrees or less. Observed prep cooler with ambient temp of 46F. VR: Have unit serviced and send verification to shvaughn.ross@chathamcountync.gov by 06/15/2026 2PM. VERIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify. (C) Observed multiple working containers of oils, water,and sauces not labeled. CDI-PIC labeled all containers. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Observed several food items throughout the establishment and in multiple cooling units stored opened and exposed to contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination at all times. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. (C) Observed handle of scoop in the ice machine touching ice for consumption. Keep handles from touching food to prevent contamination.
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Observed stored cups with no handle being used as a scoop to dispense multiple food items. Use multiuse utensil with handle for dispensing foods ensuring handles do not touch food. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) Observed clean utensils next to sink stacked higher than the spalsh guard. Clean utensils shall be stored in a clean dry location away from possible contamination such as splash, dust, or other contamination. CDI-utensils were moved to the 3 comp sink to be rewashed and sanitized. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Use Limitations (C) Observed dirty grocery bags being reused for food storage. Single-service and single use articles may not be reused. Discard cardboard box. CDI-food items were voluntarily discarded. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Observed prep cooler not in good repair with ambient temp of 46F. Also observed plastic bags stuffed in the drain of the 3 comp sink to keep the water from draining involuntarily. Equipment must be in good repair. Repair prep cooler and 3 comp sink.
4-501.12 Cutting blocks and boards subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized shall be discarded. Observed multiple cutting boards needing resurfaced or replaced. Replace or repair cutting boards. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113 Keep dumpster and other outside waste handling containers for refuse, recyclables, and returnables covered with tightfitting lids or doors. Observed used grease bin lid open as well as dumpster doors open. Close grease bin lid and dumpster doors.
5-501.116 Cleaning Receptacles (C) Observed dirty and soiled outside waste oil can. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. Replace units.
5-501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (C) Observed inadequate space for storing extra supplies and other equipment. Reorganize to make room for storage. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located, so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Observed two personal drinks stored incorrectly throughout the establishment. Store employee food in a designated area with name and date separated from food for sale to prevent contamination. |