| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed open employee drinks and food on prep table with retail food. CDI PIC moved drinks and food. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed employee wash her hands for less than 20 seconds and she washed her hands at the dump sink. CDI EHS educated employee and she rewashed her hands and sanitized the dump sink.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed dish scrubber in the hand washing sink. CDI EHS educated employee and she removed scrubber from the handwashing sink. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed avocados above cooked potatoes in the WIC. CDI PIC put box of avocados on the bottom shelf.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed container of sugar on the prep table uncovered. CDI PIC covered sugar container.
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw eggs stored directly on top of bread dough. CDI PIC discarded bread dough.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
23
|
3
|
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 multiple items in the WIC, RIF, and RIC not date marked. CDI PIC provided date mark and discarded those with unknown prep dates. REPEAT
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 multiple cooked and/or prepped foods in the WIC and RIC with dates marks greater than 7 days. EHS educated PIC on 7 day limit. None of the items were prepared more than 7 days ago. CDI PIC corrected date marks.
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
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed facility offering eggs cooked to order without a consumer advisory statement on the breakfast menu. VR needed 8-28-25 |
|
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 windex spray bottle on the prep table with food. CDI PIC moved windex spray bottle. |
|
37
|
2
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
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 2 squeeze bottles and on container of unidentifiable food without labels. REPEAT |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door open without a tight fitting screen door. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 boxes of food directly on the floor in the back storage closet.
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed food being stored in grocery bags that are not food grade. EHS educated PIC and he will advise his staff. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected on top of equipment in the kitchen. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed sheet tray with rust and ruff food contact surface. Also observed dicer with large amount of rust buildup. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded tray and stated that they do not use the dicer.
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 rust buildup on bottom shelves of 2 prep tables. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground in dumpster area.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed all doors and lids of the dumpster open |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed cracked and lifting floor tiles near the back door. Also observed multiple missing baseboards throughout the facility (Kitchen, back storage room, and WIC)
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed broken RIC across from the 3 comp sink. |
|
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 employee clothing on shelf above retail food. |