| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM. PIC still has time to get certified under transitional time period.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no employee health policy in place at facility. PIC stated sick employees just do not come to work. CDI- EHS provided employee health policy posters.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
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 no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS provided plan.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed drink without lid stored with rice cookers. CDI- Removed |
|
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 no paper towels at grill handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at sink.
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed cans of tomato sauce stored in the back handwashing sink. CDI- Removed. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 eggs over beans and steak over onions in the walk in cooler. Observed raw sausage stored over potatoes in the low reach in. Observed fish stored over bananas in the tall reach in freezer. Observed beef stored over opened vegetables in tall reach in freezer.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. CDI- Gloves discarded. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tomatoes in prep top 1, eggs at gyro broiler holding above 41F. Observed chicken, steak, and pork in prep top 3 and shrimp in low reach in 3 holding above 41F. All units were holding at 41F or below. All items were within time temp parameters and were placed in the walk in cooler for quick cooling. Items cooled to 41F or below (40 for all meats). The kitchen area is hot (ambient air temp was 90F). EHS recommends implementing a plan to keep items cool AT ALL TIMES. Facility may use ice bags, decrease temps in coolers lower, keep flip tops closed, use smaller portions to keep items cold. ensure employees area taking temperatures in the morning afternoon and evennings.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 no date for soup in the walk in cooler and chicken in the prep top. CDI- Items dated.
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 tomatoes and eggs over stacked in the prep top. CDI- Items portioned.
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 . |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw meat thawing without water or refrigeration. CDI- Water ran. |
|
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 roach near 3 comp sink. Increase pest control. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed sugar and mayo stored below handwashing sink. Observed soy sauce stored on the floor. CDI- Removed. Observed cans stored in handwashing sink. CDI- Removed. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair Observed broken hood vent filters. Observed broken lights in hood vent. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed caulking needed to splash guard between prep sinks. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
Yes |
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 walk in cooler door and tall reach ins throughout in need of cleaning. CDI- Employees cleaned items. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed piping not connected to sink. Get repaired. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5 6-201.17 (A) Wall and ceiling attachments shall be easily cleanable in the kitchen areas. Observed some absorbent ceiling tiles in kitchen and some peeling ceiling tiles in kitchen.
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed grout needed in several areas of the floor in facility. Observed cracked and damaged floor tiles throughout facility. |