| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed several food safety violations pertaining to cold holding, cooling methods, hand washing, storage order and cross contamination.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
2
|
1
|
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 on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee touch raw meat, then go to the front line to contact clean surfaces of equipment/ utensils. CDI- Hands washed. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef stored over plaintains and raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in the tall reach in. Observed raw eggs stored over beans in the walk in cooler. Observed steak and shrimp stored over an opened container of plaintains. CDI- Food items were rearranged to achieve proper storage order.
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 his gloves used for raw meat in the sink. CDI- Gloves removed and hands washed. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed soiled pan washed without being soaked in sanitizer. CDI- Pan taken back to be sanitized.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cabbage in prep top 1 holding above 41F. Observed salad, tomatoes and lettuce in prep top 2 holding above 41F. All food items were within time temp parameter. CDI- Cabbage placed in the walk in cooler to cool. All other items were iced down. Observed raw chicken, beef, pork and churizo in prep top 3 holding above 41F. Observed raw chicken and shrimp in low reach in 3 holding above 41F Observed chicken in the tall reach in holding above 41F. CDI- Chicken and shrimp items 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
33
|
1
|
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 chicken placed in the tall reach in, covered and stacked prior to being cooling to 41F. 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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several gnats and flies in the kitchen area. |
|
39
|
0
|
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 rice stored on the floor. Observed onions with gnats on them. Onions discarded. Observed food uncovered in the tall reach in unit, low reach in units and walk in cooler. Observed plantains stored at the 3 comp sink with dirty dishes. CDI- Plantains removed. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. ECOLAB called and came on site. ECOLAB employee stated that the facility does not have the correct chemicals. Technician stated that he can use the bleach they have on hand for now, until they can get the correct chemicals. Lines were also cut on the dish machine. CDI- Technician fixed machine to dispenser the correct amount of sanitizer. Observed prep top lid broken not able to sufficiently hold itself up. Observed handle missing from cold well. Observed shelves held up by string and plastic wrap. Repair shelves and lids. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 tall reach ins, low reach ins, prep top units in need of cleaning. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls in need of cleaning. |