| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Observed PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge on food borne illness prevention, signs and symptoms, vomit and diarrhea plan, and dating of TCS foods. PIC had lapsed food protection manager certification. CDI-EHS educated PIC on topics listed.
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
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 PIC without food protection manager certification. Facility did not have Certified Food Protection Manager, no point deduction due to having 210 days to obtain certification.
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 |
No
|
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 PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge about employee health, reportable illnesses, signs and symptoms, and vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Facility did not have employee health policy or vomit and diarrhea plan on site. CDI- EHS educated PIC on topics listed. EHS also gave educational materials and written plan to PIC. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
No |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed facility with no written vomit and diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS provided written vomit and diarrhea plan to PIC.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed facility with no hand wash sign posted at hand sinks. CDI-EHS provided PIC with hand wash signs. |
|
14
|
0
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed facility without parasite destruction letter for undercooked salmon. CDI- PIC obtained parasite destruction letter. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
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 chicken and beef held in cold holding drawer over raw shrimp and salmon. CDI- PIC moved raw chicken and beef to bottom drawer and shrimp and salmon to top drawer to prevent contamination.
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed strainer, spatula, can opener, waffle maker, and slicer with food debris on food contact surface. CDI- strainer, spatula, and can opener placed in dirty dish area. EHS provided education on how to properly clean waffle maker and slicer.
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside ice machine with pink and black buildup. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed tomato sauce and grilled red peppers not meeting proper cooling rate. CDI- PIC placed items in walk in cooler to reach proper rate. Observed food items cooling at acceptable rate after being placed in walk-in cooler.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 Observed all TCS foods in facility without dates. CDI- PIC date marked all TCS foods made 11/29. Guacamole, lentils, hummus, quinoa, lettuce, cooked pasta, half and half, and sweet potato purée were voluntarily discarded due to being prepared before 11/29.
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 . |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf
Observed steaks, burgers, and salmon on menu that can be ordered ‘cooked to order’. Add asterisk to food items on menu and footnote.
Verification required within 10 days. |
|
32
|
0
|
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods |
No |
No
|
No |
8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf
PIC stated that he has used ROP for steaks for some events. Directed PIC to discontinue this process until it can be determined if a variance and/or haccp plan is needed. Requested information on procedures to be emailed.
EHS will follow up with verification within 10 days.
For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 tomato sauce and grilled red peppers in plastic containers tightly packed. Place peppers and sauce in shallow pans to promote faster cooling.
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 . |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple working containers of oils, spices, flour and sugar without common names labeled. CDI- PIC placed labels on all working containers. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of pans and other dishes in storage area. CDI-PIC put items in dish area and EHS educated PIC on proper drying before storage. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
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 multiple boxes of single service items on floor in storage room. Items must be 6 inches off floor. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal drink over food in lowboy and other personal items over food under prep table. CDI- PIC moved items. |