| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P
Observed employee leave the kitchen then come back in put on gloves, by blowing mouth air inside, and begin food prep. CDI hands washed and gloves changed. |
|
9
|
0
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
No |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P
Observed employee touch egg rolls with bare hands. CDI egg rolls where discarded.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed back handsink by walk in with ice dump inside. CDI ice emptied. Observed front handsink by cook line with container of utensils stored inside of sink. CDI items relocated. Repeat |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P
Observed employees using gloves to dapple with soiled dishes and go in and out of walk In without washing hands and changing gloves. CDI gloves changed and hands washed.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed egg rolls in reach in freezer that were not covered from the night before. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed dishes actively sanitized in 3 comp sink with concentration at 100ppm and required to have 200-400ppm. CDI sanitizer bin refilled to 200ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.
Observed nacho cheese that was prepared the night before with temperatures at 43-45F. CDI large plastic container discarded.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed walk in unit with ambient air of 47F. PIC stated the walk in unit was propped open for delivery but it was not dropping in temperature while actively being used. PIC had unit closed and no one go in and it dropped to 38F. Facility has refrigeration repair person on the way to ensure unit remains at temperature. Check temp chart for noncompliance. Observed reach in prep unit where all TCS items were above 41F in top and bottom portion. Told PIC they have to place pans in emptied gaps in the prep top to ensure the unit does not lose cold air. CDI all TCS items discarded. Observed special sauce that has canned chipotle peppers that was sitting on the counter at 64F. CDI item discarded.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 no date marking in reach in prep unit and walk in freezer and some dates missing in walk in unit. CDI items dated or discarded.
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 special sauce that was cooling in walk in unit while covered and stacked. CDI items uncovered to allow air flow. Observed nacho cheese that was cooling in deep covered plastic container from the night before. CDI items uncovered 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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf
Observed oat milk soft serve ice cream that was thawing in prep sink with no water or anything from since 9am and cartons were at 68F. Cartons recommends not to rapidly thaw product and thaw for 48 hours under refrigeration. Items discarded. Observed vegan bratswurst thawing under a heat lamp to store in reach in for later use. CDI items moved to walk in. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food on the cook line. Repeat.
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed utensils stored in room temperature water. |
|
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 shelving, fans, table tops, equipment, reach in units, racks and many other surfaces in need of more cleaning. |