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15
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0
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Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
EHS observed raw oysters stored above ready to eat crab cakes in the walk in cooler.
CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
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For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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16
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1.50
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
EHS observed facility utilizing chemical dish machine to sanitize dishes with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. Bar dish machine was offered as an alternative however, EHS observed the dish machine behind the bar is not functioning properly - does not reach a final rinse of 180F and 160F on a irreversible registering thermometer and has 0ppm of chlorine. Ecolab representative has been contacted and will be onsite within the hour. If tech is unable to repair the kitchen dish machine then the facility must switch to all single service use/single service items, if facility is unable to do this then they will be required to close. EHS will make a return visit to verify that the unit has been repaired. 3-day VR.
**REPEAT** -1.5-
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
EHS observed multiple plastic containers with visible sticker residue present. Dishes were stacked so that the sticker residue is touching the food contact surface.
CDI- Dishes have been taken to dish area to be w/r/s.
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 . |
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23
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3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C).
Observed the following items being held beyond the 7-day date marking allotment; cooked chilis (6/18), caramelized onions (7/31), cooked bacon (8/1), garlic oil (7/22). EHS observed cut cabbage with no date mark held in the walk in cooler.
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all items that were held beyond 7 days. EHS allowed PIC to date mark cabbage as they were present during its prep the day prior.
**REPEAT** -3-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
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35
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0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf
EHS observed facility thawing product in sink with water at 79F.
CDI- EHS provided education and PIC added ice to the water to reach temperatures of 70F or below. |
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47
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0
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Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
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No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
EHS observed shelving in walk in cooler with visible food debris present. More frequent cleaning is recommended.
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