| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed hand sink near the 3 compartment sink blocked and inaccessible because of boxes of cooking oils stacked in front.
CDI - Boxes were moved.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed food employee washing slicer/peeler utensils inside the hand sink.
CDI - utensils moved to 3 compartment sink to be shared, rinsed and sanitized. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.
Observed raw chicken feet stored above raw pork.
Observed raw duck stored above raw pork inside the dehumidifier equipment.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed bleach sanitizer at 0 PPM inside the 3 compartment sink, dishes actively sanitizing is compartment.
CDI - Items rewashed and sanitized at the proper concentration.
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
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed unapproved, unfinished wooden utensil used to tenderize pork stored as clean with meat residue in holes and crevices of unfinished wood.
CDI - Removed from service.
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 . |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed soy eggs stored inside the hotbox at 101F.
PIC stated that the eggs were cooked and placed in the hotbox one hour prior.
CDI - Eggs were placed on stove to reheat.
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 no date marking on lo mein or tripe inside prep unit #1.
CDI - Items came from bulk container, and proper date marking was added.
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf.
PIC could not provide written TPHC procedures.
CDI - EHS provided via email.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
28
|
1
|
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 chemical spray bottle.
CDI - PIC stated that the chemical was degreaser and the proper label was added.
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed WD-40 stored on shelving above cooling pork, sauce being prepped and fresh cut ginger.
CDI - WD-40 removed to prevent potential contamination.
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P
Observed employee medicine stored on top of grinder used to grind pork for dumplings.
CDI - Medication removed. |
|
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 boxes of sauces stored on the floor inside the dry storage area.
CDI - Boxes removed from the floor. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and other surfaces throughout the kitchen. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.
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.
Observed worn down/unfinished wooden utensil used to tenderize pork, observed food build up in crevices and holes of wood.
CDI - Removed from service. Facility will find an alternative method that meets the food code rules. |