| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 during inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
1
|
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 single service items being storing inside hand washing sink. CDI - PIC removed items out of hand washing sink. |
|
13
|
1
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed bag of molded dragon fruit in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded bag of dragon fruit. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 raw chicken stored in the same stainless steel pan with raw beef in cold drawer unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pan of raw chicken and beef.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
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. -Observed ranch and blue cheese in portioned cups date marked from 02/17/25 cold holding in cold drawer above 41F.
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 . |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed salmon thawed out from 02/17/25 still in original ROP environment. Box of salmon states that the package needs to be open to thaw properly. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded six pieces of salmon.
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw chicken and raw lamb being thawed at ambient air. CDI - PIC placed raw chicken in prep sink with running cold water and raw lamb into WIC. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to main kitchen kept open during inspection. CDI - PIC closed the back door to main kitchen.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and gnats throughout kitchen area. |
|
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 cold drawer unit not functioning properly. Ambient air was recorded at 57F. PIC stated work order has been placed.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two cutting boards with deep groves and scores stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded two cutting boards a |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips for dish machine using bleach and 3-comp-sink using quaternary sanitizer. VR 10 DAYS |
|
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 several food containers with date marking stickers, manufacturer stickers, and glue residue still attached stored clean. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both dumpsters with lids open.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed litter and broken equipment being stored outside of facility. |
|
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 overall cleaning needed throughout kitchen and hard to reach areas especially around cooking equipment. |