| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed expired food, dishes not properly sanitized, cooling issues at facility, raw chicken above ready to eat foods, cold holding issues. CDI- EHS corrected all issues and educated PIC.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap in office handwashing sink. PIC stated they have no more soap for that sink. They will get more on the truck tomorrow.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels placed in office handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels at sink. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken stored above tortillas in low reach in cooler. CDI- Chicken removed.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed containers of knives, pizza cutters, juicer in soiled container. CDI- Taken back to be cleaned.
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 .
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed cleaned dishes rinsed, then quick dipped in sanitizer, rinsed again and put away. CDI- Dishes soaked in sanitizer for required contact time.
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
|
1.50
|
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 chicken wings at 84F after 3 hours. CDI- Discarded. Observed crawfish dip and spinach in walk in cooler above 41F after 4 hours. CDI- Discarded.
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 . |
|
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 cheese, pepperoni, lobster and shrimp in prep top holding above 41F. CDI- Items placed in the freezer for quick cooling
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). Observed salsa and pepperonis without date. CDI- Dated
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) Observed turkey dated 8/13 and pizza sauce dated 8/9. CDI- Discarded
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
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed cleaners stored with food and single service items on the dry storage closet. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
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 lids on foods and large containers for dips cooling. CDI- Discarded.
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 . |
|
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 prep top handle missing. |
|
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 prep top/ low reach in, in need of cleaning. |