| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed PIC has consistently not been able to ensure that the rules food code safety and handling are met during the last 3 inspections. VR needed 12-28-24
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
6
|
1
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed open employee drink on top of prep table in the back. Observed employee water bottle on the shelf above the prep top. CDI Employee moved the drink.REPEAT |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside and outside of lid to ice machine with buildup. REPEAT |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed all of the breakfast sandwiches in the small HH case below 135F. PIC stated they were made around 8 am this morning. CDI PIC Voluntarily discarded. REPEAT
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple tcs foods in the WIC above 41F. See temperature chart. WIC ambient air is at 48F. Also observed a squeeze bottle of mayo on counter at 99F. Also observed a container of eggs being held on the grill at 74F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded all these foods. REPEAT
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
|
3
|
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 1 pan of cooked gizzards in the WIC without a date mark. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT
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 . |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer bucket on table with food. CDI Employee moved bucket. REPEAT |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.Observed employee handling food with jewelry on her arm. Employee explained that it is a health bracelet, so no points taken today. REPEAT |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths on the prep table, not in a sanitizer bucket.
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.Observed 1 sanitizer bucket directly on the floor. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
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 scooper handle buried in the breading bin and ice machine scooper handle touching the ice. REPEAT
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 3 set of thongs stored in the crack between the cutting board and the HH case. CDI PIC put utensils in a dry metal container. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door to WIC not closing. The gasket is detached from the door. Observed WIC not holding tcs foods at 41F or below. Ambient air of WIC is 48F. EHS observed ice buildup on all 3 condenser fans in the WIC. PIC stated that he has called repair man. Also observed the small HH case is not holding the breakfast sandwiches at 135F or higher. EHS advised PIC not to use until it is repaired. REPEAT VR needed 12-21-24 |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash in the unisex restroom. The other rest room is out of order. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 rust on walls inside of the WIC.
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floor baseboards missing throughput facility. |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jacket stuffed between the soda refill boxes. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. REPEAt |