| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employee health policy attestation missing non-typhoidal salmonella as an illness of concern. Posted employee health signage (on walk in cooler door) had all necessary information. CDI - PIC was given updated employee health policy which included all illnesses of concern. -0 points-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed employee handling raw steak and raw chicken, change gloves, then start working in salad area. CDI - Employee was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands. Employee conducted handwash using proper handwashing procedures. -2 points- |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw trout stored above pasteurized carton eggs in walk in cooler. Observed raw pork chops stored above ready to eat spiced apples and apple cobbler. CDI - PIC corrected storage order.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed avocado and bananas stored above ready to eat Italian dressing on shelving. CDI - Unwashed produce was removed. -REPEAT- -1.5 points-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed PIC using lemon scented wet naps to clean probe thermometer. Ingredients listed in wet nap did not including approved sanitizers. CDI - PIC discarded wet naps and is using approved sanitizer to sanitize probe thermometer. -0 points- |
|
18
|
3
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed pork chops on speed rack that were not fully cooked (seared on each side) in walk-in cooler. PIC stated that pork chops are seasoned on each side, seared briefly, and then taken to walk in cooler to cool. Pork chops were 41F on speed rack. CDI - PIC discarded pork chops. PIC has been advised to fully cook pork chops to 145F or greater prior to cooling in walk in cooler. -REPEAT - 3 points- |
|
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 raw salmon, raw tuna, and raw ground beef cold holding in refrigerated drawer at temperatures between 46F and 47F. CDI - Raw tuna was taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. All other TCS foods in drawer cooled to 41F or less by end of inspection. PIC has been advised to reduce volume of items in each pan to below the fill line to facilitate cooling and cold holding. -0 points-
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
|
0
|
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 open jug of milk in reach in cooler without date mark. PIC opened jug of milk day prior and labeled accordingly. -0 points-
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 . |
|
25
|
0
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed all grilled salmon add on for pasta dishes missing asterisk. Observed breakfast menu with eggs "cooked any way" but missing asterisk. CDI - PIC added asterisk to items during inspection. -0 points- |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle of unknown substance. PIC identified substance to be degreaser. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle with name of contents. -0 points- |
|
35
|
0.50
|
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 raw mahi fillets and raw tuna fillets thawing in walk in cooler while still in reduced oxygen packaging. CDI - Raw mahi and raw tuna were removed from packaging to continue thawing under refrigeration. PIC has been advised to follow thawing directions located on packaging. -0.5 points- |
|
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 houseflies in food prep areas. Control insects to prevent infestation. -0 points- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed wood chips used in smoker stored under chlorine bleach on chemical storage rack. CDI - Wood chips were moved to designated storage area. -0 points- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
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 preparing food while wearing a bracelet. -0 points- |
|
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 in-use wiping cloths stored above sanitizer in all sanitizer buckets in kitchen. -0.5 points- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
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 chef's knife stored in between flip top doors on unsanitized portion of equipment. -0 points- |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single use coffee filters stored outside of packaging at coffee station. -0 points- |
|
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 boards with deep gouges. Consider resurfacing or replacing. -0 points- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors open on dumpsters. Keep doors and lids closed on dumpster when not in use. -0 points- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop stored in mop bucket after use. -0 points- |