| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
2
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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. PIC was unaware of employee health policy and could not produce a written copy. CDI - REHS and staff discussed policy and copy of written employee health agreement provided onsite. -2- |
|
5
|
0.50
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf. No vomit and diarrhea plan on site. CDI - REHS provided hard copy to facility. -0.5-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no soap available at two hand washing stations. CDI - PIC replenished areas with soap pumps.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed one hand washing sink without hand towels. CDI - PIC replenished station with disposable towels. -1- |
|
13
|
2
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed small cockroach inside container of rice. CDI - Rice voluntarily discarded for compliance. Intent to suspend issued today. -2- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 two containers of raw chicken stored above tilapia in freezer, CDI - Storage order rearranged for compliance. -1.5-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135 F to 70 F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135 F to 41 F. - P. Observed two containers of sauce cooling in ambient temperature and in refrigeration since previous night. Temperatures ranged between 88-118 degrees F. CDI - Sauces voluntarily discarded by PIC. -1.5-
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 |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed compliance with exception to one unlabeled container of paneer. PIC traced back prep date of 11/11/24. CDI - Product date marked for compliance. No points deducted due to noted improvement. -0-
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. |
|
24
|
3
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). - Pf. No written procedures on site for buffet line. CDI - REHS discussed and provided hard copy of TPHC SOPs. -3-
TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. - P. Observed unapproved can of residential Hot Shot spray in facility basement. CDI - PIC removed can. -1- |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 dense quantity of sauce cooling in covered container since previous night. Refer to #20. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. -1-
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. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple cockroaches of various sizes and small gnats in facility basement. Discussed increase in pest control operations.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple deceased pests in facility basement area. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a single service plastic container used as scooper for chicken in the prep top.
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed several single service containers used as scoops for dry goods. -0- |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 several stacked boxes of single service to-go pizza boxes, hinged containers and bowls stored on the floor in the basement. -0- |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed broken down cardboard boxes being used as liners at dry storage/single service foodservice storage area and a broken down cardboard box used as a floor matt in front of the 3-compartment sink. Remove.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed prep unit with a heavily scored cutting board. -0.5- |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 gaskets of prep unit in need of cleaning. No points deducted due to different area observed. -0- |
|
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 non-functional ice machine and other items (cardboard boxes) stored throughout facility basement. Remove miscellaneous and non-functional equipment. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed two employee cell phones stored on top of dry goods items in storage in basement. -0- |