| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat tomato sauce in lowboy and raw shell eggs stored above various RTE food products in WIC. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P - Observed 0ppm chlorine sanitizer concentrations at dish machine. - CDI - PIC primed sanitizer. Observed properly concentrated chlorine sanitizer of 150ppm after priming.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
19
|
1.50
|
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P - Observed rice holding at 125F after reheating in hot box for almost 3 hours. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded rice. Reheat items on stove or grill prior to placement into hot box. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. - P - REPEAT - Observed ground beef and beans not meet required cooling parameters (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - Observed various TCS items in WIC holding above 41F (see temperature chart). Per PIC, door of WIC had been open for about 20 minutes for the delivery to be put up 30 minutes prior to EHS arrival. Observed ambient temperature of 39F. PIC agreed to discard items holding above 41F after 4 hours (at 5PM). - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure WIC is holding properly.
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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). - Pf - Observed no asterisks next to ribeye or eggs on menu which are offered undercooked per PIC. Include asterisks next to all items offered undercooked on menu. - VR - Verification required within 10 days. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 - REPEAT - Observed beans cooling in deep pans in WIC not meet required cooling parameters. Also observed ground beef cooling in melted ice water without any active stirring not meet required cooling parameters. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. Education provided on how to properly utilize an ice bath for cooling.
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. - Pf - WIC observed full beyond capacity with items unable to properly cool and food stored directly on the ground. Facility must install equipment for cooling (blast chiller) or significantly reduce current menu. - VR - Verification required within 10 days. |
|
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 multiple small flying insects in kitchen. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for pests. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 food stored directly on the floor in the WIC. Maintain food at least 6 inches off the floor. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed multiple food handling employees lacking hair restraints. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
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 handle of scoop touching product in large bin of sugar. Store scoop such that the handle is above the product. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed food residue and debris buildup in the interior of the RIF. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. Replace. |