| 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 multiple flats of raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods (tortillas, salsa, shreddy cheese) inside lowboy cooler 4.
CDI: PIC corrected storage order to prevent contamination.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed multiple cases of unwashed strawberries and unwashed blueberries stored above multiple milk jugs/cartons, stored inside the RIC.
Ensure all unwashed produce is stored below RTE food items to prevent contamination.
EHS provided PIC with storage order handout.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed QUAT sanitizer in sanitizer basin of the 3-compartment sink reading low concentration, around 100ppm. EHS observed sanitizer solution was warm to touch.
CDI: PIC dumped out sanitizer basin and refreshed with properly concentrated QUAT sanitizer.
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 |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
Observed spray bottle of bleach solution measuring too high of chlorine sanitizer, bleaching out the test strip back to white.
CDI: PIC added more water to the bleach solution to measure proper concentrations. |
|
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 large stack of banana boxes stored directly on the floor in the prep room. PIC stated they may have ordered too many bananas for the week.
Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. |
|
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 dry ingredient measuring cups (used as scoops) stored inside cambros of granola, commingled within the food product. Observed scoop handle stored inside large rolling bin of granola, commingled within the food product.
Ensure all scoop handles are stored above the top of the food product to prevent contamination. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed two large buckets stored underneath the 4-compartment prep sink at the make line. One was labeled "clean."
EHS advised PIC to keep clean linens stored off of the floor to prevent possible contamination from the soiled multi-use blenders and utensils that are constantly being rinsed off at the 4-compartment prep sink.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed 2 cases of clear deli containers stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room. Observed 2 cases of single-use straws stored directly on the floor in the hallway near restrooms.
Keep all single-use articles stored at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed a standing Frigidaire reach-in cooler without an NSF sticker, with the label "garage ready" stored in the dry storage room. PIC stated they have not used it for anything, and EHS observed no food for sale was stored inside.
Remove non-NSF cooler from premises if unnecessary for operations and maintenance.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed gap in gasket attached to lowboy cooler 3, located at the coffee station.
Repair damaged gasket.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in the prep room. PIC was unsure of where the ceiling tiles were misplaced.
Obtain missing ceiling tiles so that ceiling is smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent possible entrance of pests. |