| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-102.11 The PIC shall comply with this code by having no violations of priority items during the inspection or being a certified food protection manager. Multiple P/Pf violations observed including food separation/storage, cold holding, chemical storage, and unauthorized people in kitchen. Additional training required. Review Food Safety PowerPoint presentation by July 2, 2026. Email barry.oldham@chathamcountync.gov with list of names of people who have reviewed presentation. Pf |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11 (O) Person in Charge (Pf)- Child observed in kitchen area at beginning of inspection. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. CDI, PIC removed child immediately. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 When to Wash (P)- No hand washing observed entire inspection. Hand wash sinks dry. Food employees must wash hands when changing tasks. CDI, REHS had hand washing discussion with PIC. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf)- Food scrapers observed with food debris. Equipment and utensils must remain clean to sight and touch. CDI, scrapers moved to dish wash area to be rewashed. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Veggie mix and cut vegetables observed in 55F-60F temperature range in prep cooler. Cut mango in front RIC observed at 44F. TCS foods must be held at 41F and below. CDI, some items discarded. Mango discarded. Most items transferred to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-203.11 Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers - Container Prohibitions (P)- Jug of ethanol used for Sternos observed stored on shelf beside of plates and fried container of food. Toxic materials must be stored away from food and food contact items. CDI, ethanol moved immediately. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)- Cut onions observed sitting directly on reach in cooler shelf. Food must be protected to prevent possible contamination. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C)- All food pans observed stacked wet on dry storage shelf. Equipment must be fully air dried before stacking to prevent microbial growth. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- Prep cooler observed not holding food at 41F and below. PIC stated that breaker had tripped. Monitor cooler to ensure proper cold hold temperatures. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C)- Prep coolers, reach in coolers, and all work surfaces observed with debris. Observed bulk storage containers with buildup on handles. Wire racks observed with buildup. Food disposal chute observed molded with old food debris. Equipment must remain clean to sight and touch. Detail clean. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
•6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed floors throughout establishment in need of detail cleaning especially around floor cleanouts. Physical facilities shall be clean. Clean floors. Observed some light dust build up on ceiling tiles of kitchen near dishwashing area. Clean ceiling tiles. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C)- Employee food observed hot holding with food establishment food. Employees may have food but it cannot be stored with food establishment food. |