| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed many plastic containers stored as clean above warewashing which were sticky to the touch or with visible food debris. 10 Day VR required.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed steamed jalapeños inside fliptop dated for 09/02. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of jalapeños.
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf opened package of spring rolls, and crab Rangoon inside WIC without date mark. CDI- PIC added date marks to items. (-1.5)
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 . |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
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 Observed chicken and fried tofu in lowboy at 45-46F, PIC states items were recently in use at the prep top and will cool quickly, but no change in temperature was observed ten minutes later. CDI- Items begin to cool rapidly once placed inside the WIC. EHS advises the PIC not to stack lidded containers and attempt cooling in the lowboy. (-.05)
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 . |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed metal scrapper stored between burners at cook line. CDI- EHS educates PIC on storing utensils on clean surface, relocates scrapped to wear washing and will not store between equipment going forward. (-.05) |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on rack above ware washing. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking. (-.05) |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed multiple plastic containers not NSF or ANSI certified for use as food contact surface. Remove unapproved equipment from service at earliest opportunity. (-.05) |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed grease spill surrounding outdoor grease trap. CDI- Grease trap technician onsite states they will place gravel and conduct clean up this afternoon. (-0) |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed opened employee beverage beside crockpot in front service area. CDI- PIC moves cup away from food prep and storage. (-0) |