| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 PIC with expired food safety certification. PIC demonstrated knowledge by having no priority violations at time of inspection. REPEAT.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage at time of inspection. CDI - EHS provided handwashing sticker to PIC and affixed handwashing sticker prior to end of inspection. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed two (2) portions of TCS food (plantains and curry chicken) at steam table below 135F. PIC stated that food had been prepared at 10 am and would be disposed of by 2pm. CDI - EHS affixed TPHC sticker to steam table and reviewed potential TPHC procedures with PIC. EHS provided blank TPHC chart to PIC.
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 |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed three (3) portions of TCS food (Mac and cheese, stew chicken, and curry chicken) in prep unit underside with no date marks. Per conversation with PIC, these items were prepared the morning of the inspection. CDI - PIC affixed date marks to cooling food item containers. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvement; fewer portions of TCS food were observed without proper date marks within cold holding.
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 . |
|
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 open sales window of unmanned MFU at start of inspection. No insect entry was observed at time of inspection. CDI - PIC closed window prior to end of inspection. Maintain mesh windows in good repair and keep doors and windows sealed to prevent pest entry. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) wiping cloth held at non food contact portion of steam table. Hold wiping cloths within sanitizer between uses. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf
Observed one (1) bucket of soapy water, but no available sanitizer solution or corresponding test kit. A verification will occur no later than 12/5/2025. |
|
50
|
1
|
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf
Observed water at a maximum temperature of 80F at both water fixtures. Per conversation with PIC, water was observed at proper temperature at commissary, but has failed to heat to necessary 110F over course of inspection. A verification will occur no later than 12/5/2025. REPEAT. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at three compartment sink faucet while pump was active. Observed leaking water at exterior portions of tank on MFU. Repair leaking plumbing fixtures as needed. REPEAT. |