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| CDI=Corrected During Inspection | |
R=Repeat Violation | |
VR=Verification Required | |
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| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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15
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0
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Food separated & protected |
No |
No
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No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce above ready to eat foods. Re-organize the walk in refrigerator so that the the unwashed produce is below ready to eat foods.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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20
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3
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut melon cooling in the walk in at 50-59 F. Products were 49 to 50 F after an hour of cooling. CDI, products still had time in the 4 hour window to cool, products moved to blast freezer where they cooled to 41 F. Due to this being a repeat violation and the establishment receiving a Risk Control Plan in 2025 for cooling, the establishment is being placed back on a risk control plan. See cooling methods for additional details.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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22
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0
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed feta and cheddar cheese (2 containers) in the small walk in stored above 41 F. Items were dated for today. CDI, PIC discarded the products.
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 . |
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33
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1
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
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Yes |
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 melons stored in deep covered containers cooling. Observed melons in shallow white trays stacked together and covered. Products were not cooling quickly enough after an hour. Melons moved to blast chiller and finished cooling in shallow pans. Risk Control Plan required. Establishment will develop a procedure for cooling these items and send to the EHS by 6/22 for review. A verification visit will be completed in 10 days.
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 . |
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37
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0
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Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed spices not labeled on the prep counter. CDI, staff relabeled the products. |
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38
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0
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
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No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in the bar area. Hire a pest control company to treat for the flies. |
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55
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0.50
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
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No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed the floor under equipment in the bar area in need of cleaning. This issue may be causing the fly issue, deep clean under the equipment. |
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