| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed Servsafe certificate that expired 7/28/25. PIC stated that they are in the process of retaking CFPM course.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed empty paper towel dispenser in men’s restroom. CDI-PIC placed napkins at dispenser. REPEAT. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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. Observed prep sink with significant, dark build up inside basin as well as drying basin next to unit. CDI-PIC to clean out prep sink prior to next use.
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 . |
|
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 pre-portioned cups of ranch at 80F at room temperature from bottle of shelf-stable ranch that stated to be refrigerated after opening. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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)
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 cooked chicken, cooked fettuccini/angel hair, and shredded mozzarella cheese without date marks that were prepped yesterday and two days ago for the cooked pastas. CDI-PIC added date labels to all items. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one dead pest near frying stations that are longer in use in back of kitchen and another dead pest under handwashing sink in men’s restroom. PIC discarded pests. |
|
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 WIF that is no longer in use and was 74F ambient air temperature. PIC stated they no longer use unit. EHS spoke to PIC to repurpose unit hold non-TCS foods, clean equipment, or single use articles or have freezer repaired. PIC stated they would hold dough in WIF. WIF did not affect WICs temperature. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed fryers that are no longer used by facilities stored near water heater. EHS spoke with PIC to remove all equipment that is not being used to avoid potential pest harborage.
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 dust build up on ceiling and wall behind right side shelving in WIC, grease build up on floors under fryer and pizza oven. |