| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed compliance on hand washing procedures with exception of one food employee who washed hands and recontaminated them by shutting off water supply without using a barrier (i.e. paper towels). CDI - Employee educated and washed hands. -0- |
|
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 food employee use hand washing sink to fill up water pitcher. CDI - Employee educated on utilizing the station only for hand washing and re-directed to prep sink. -1- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 several metal and plastic lids with food debris stored as clean on utensil shelving unit. Also observed dried food debris with slight blue/green growth on waffle maker stored at dry goods shelving unit. PIC advised that the waffle maker is no longer in use and is to be dismantled for parts. CDI - Plastic lids removed to dish pit for washing, waffle maker removed to office by PIC. -1.5-
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
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed several TCS applicable foods such as (2x) diced tomatoes and (2x) shredded cheddar cheese cold holding > 41 F at reach-in and cold drawer units. Refer to temperature chart. Food employee and PIC advised that they had ran out of diced tomatoes, which were recently prepared and placed into cold holding and cheese had been in cold holding since 7 am. CDI - Diced tomatoes relocated to the WIC, other items placed on TPHC until 11 am for services. -1.5-
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
|
0
|
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 large batch of potatoes with little to no change in temperature after > 30 minutes. Refer to temperature chart for details. CDI - Product separated into smaller portions (3x flat sheet pans) to facilitate air flow and achieve effective cooling towards < 41 F degrees. Observed temperatures begin to decrease towards < 41 F after > 15 minutes. -0-
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
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flies present around utensil shelving unit and inside of the employee restroom. -0- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in sanitizer solution of 0 PPM Quat. CDI - PIC discarded solution and remade new with concentration of 200 PPM. -0- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed several scoopers with their handles touching dry goods inside food containers. CDI - Utensil handles repositioned upwards.
3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed two soiled knives stored at magnetic wall mount. CDI - Knives removed to be W/R/S.
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed two ice scoopers stored inside small container on collected stagnant water CDI - Utensils removed. -0.5- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed two pitted rubber spatulas stored at utensil shelving unit. CDI - Spatulas voluntarily discarded by PIC. -0- |
|
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 cleaning needed on non-food contact surfaces of food slicer (underneath machine). Keep clean. -0- |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed employee restroom without a covered waste bin. -0- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed facility’s dumpster sliding door left open. Keep closed after use. CDI - Door closed.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed non-functional waffle maker stored on shelving unit alongside dry goods. PIC advised that the equipment no longer heats up and they intend on salvaging parts. CDI - PIC removed waffle maker. -0- |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal beverage being stored at top shelving unit above resale items inside of the walk-in cooler. Personal beverage had been stored at this area at two separate occasions during inspection. CDI - PIC discarded beverage. -0.5- |