| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
11
|
1
|
Food obtained from approved source |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-201.11(C) Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in Law (e.g. Identify food name, specific ingredients, manufacturer name and address, nutrition information, labeling in English. - Pf. Observed “tea” and mushroom dried wrap (like seaweed wrap) with just Chinese writing on them. Discussion with PIC that all food in restaurant has to be from an approved source. CDI-items being removed from restaurant. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Repeat-Observed multiple containers of food being stored with no lids or coverings in lowboy and WIC during inspection. Ensure all containers of food are properly protected from contamination while in storage. Discussion with PIC that having unprotected foods may go to full points next inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above RTE foods in WIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed 3-comp sink basins, prep table surface with gummy surface. Scrub off build up before W/R/S. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
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 rice going into cooler on arrival. Staff said cooked 4 hours ago. CDI-rice discarded. Items that are cooling must go into cooler for cooling much quicker
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Repeat-Observed container of noodles, tofu, vegan meats, rice, being stored in WIC & lowboy with no label indicating the date it was prepared or removed from original packaging.
CDI - PIC able to confirm when items were prepared/opened and labeled. Going to discuss this restaurants date marking practice with supervisor.
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
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 unlabeled spray bottles under 3-comp sink. Bottles of alcohol on prep table. CDI-bottles labeled. Alcohol was said to be used for sanitizing prep table. This is not an approved way to sanitize a food contact surface. |
|
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 kitchen in back needs general cleaning of grease and grime. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed lots of trash on ground around dumpster and in dumpster corral. |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Repeat-Observed employee foods, prescription medication, OTC medication being stored in dry storage area and prep unit above and in conjunction with customer foods. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods. |