| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed dishwasher handling soiled equipment and utensils, then proceeding to put away clean dishes with the same gloves. CDI -Provided education on when to wash hands and change gloves. Dishwasher washed their hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
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 2 handsinks in the kitchen. (Ware washing area and grill(steak) area) CDI - Paper towels provided. Dispenser are being replaced. |
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed no dates document on the tags on when the last shellstock was sold. Shellstock tags were not in chronological order. CDI - Provided education on the importance of documenting the dates and retaining the tags for at least 90 days. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed a couple scoops and cooking utensils with food debris. CDI - food handler took utensils to the dish area to be washed and 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
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed unsalted butter out at ambient air temp, 70F. Food handler stated the product was out for 1 hour, they are going to make whipped butter. CDI - Food handler processed the butter and placed immediately in the walk in cooler.
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 |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
Observed cooked peppers dated 3/12; cooked mushrooms no date; cooked squash 3/19; pork belly 3/13, exceeding the date marking.
CDI - PIC voluntarily 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
25
|
1
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed Breakfast items without a disclosure: Carolina skillet and the Traditional egg Benedict without consumer advisory disclosures. Chef had provide the correct menu with Consumer advisory on January 18, 2024. Please remove all old versions and replace with the updated menus. Verification visit required to ensure compliance. REPEAT CDI - PIC replaced all with the new version |
|
35
|
0
|
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 frozen fish thawing in walk in cooler and not opened. CDI - PIC opened the reduced oxygen packaging. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers on washed avocados. Remove stickers before washing. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed utensils stored in a pan of water under the oven. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board at prep top cooler heavily scratched and scored. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
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 stickers on exterior of clean metal and plastic pans. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 floor tiles around the floor drain at the kettle are cracked and or damaged. Repair. Observed grouting is low in the area around the kettle. Repair. |