| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P.
EHS observed facility was actively using the dish machine while it was only reaching 156F on the irreversible registering thermometer.
CDI- PIC contacted vendor to service the unit and has moved to using single service utensils/plateware until the dishwasher can be repaired.
-1.5-
3-day VR required |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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.
EHS observed 6b bus tubs of chicken wings that had been cooling since the day prior with temperatures ranging from 44-66F. Wings were in large, deep bus tubs covered with lids and stacked.
CDI- Items were voluntarily discarded.
-0-
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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).
EHS observed the following items with no date marks present: cooked chicken, cut lettuce (x2), queso and hot dogs. EHS observed the following items being held beyond 7 days with prep dates reflected: cooked pork (9/11) and buffalo dip (9/14).
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items past the date mark and EHS allowed PIC to label items as they were present during there prep the day prior.
**REPEAT** -1.5-
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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
EHS observed 6 bus tubs of chicken wings that missed the 6 hour window for cooling. EHS observed the products were stored in deep bus tubs covered containers with tight fitting lids. Items were stacked near the door to the walk in cooler.
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the wings. EHS provided education on cooling methods.
-0.5-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
EHS observed multiple pieces of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging that were not punctured during thawing per manufacturer instructions.
CDI- EHS provided education and PIC punched all packages.
-0- |
|
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 a large amount of gnats throughout the facility.
-0- |
|
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.
EHS observed a box of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
-0- |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Observed multiple dishes stored as clean and nested wet.
**REPEAT** -1- |
|
45
|
1
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
Yes
|
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 single service items stored on a patio near the kitchen. EHS advised PIC that items shall be stored in a way that protects them from the elements, pests and other forms of contamination.
**REPEAT** -1- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
EHS observed ice build up in walk in freezer that appears to be coming from a leak. Repair
-0- |
|
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.
EHS observed exterior of equipment, gaskets in cold holding units, and bottom shelves of prep tables in need of more frequent cleaning.
-0- |