| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) ; Priority Foundation; Upon my arrival several food items were out of temperature (upwards of 50-73F) due to refrigeration being unable to maintain temperatures at 41F or less. PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. CDI- education was given and all TCS food items out of temperature was voluntarily discarded by the PIC. The truck permit will also be immediately suspended due to a lack of capacity. |
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A); Core; PIC is not a certified food protection manager. At least one employee shall be a certified food protection manager. CDI: REHS gave PIC info for Servesafe. Repeat. |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14; Priority; Food employees and even the owner observed exiting the truck with gloved hands and entering the truck with those same gloves and proceeded to cook and/or prepare food without handwashing. Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. CDI- education given and employee was instructed on when to wash their hands. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11; Priority Foundation; Soap was not available at the hand sink. Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. CDI- soap was later provided. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) ; Priority; [Repeat] Several raw foods (chicken, beef, pork, eggs) observed being stored above ready-to-eat cabbage, raw potatoes, plantains, salsa and pickled onions. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. CDI- food rearranged.
3-304.15(A) ; Priority; A glove previously used was observed inside of a container of pickled onions. Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. CDI- education was given and pickled onions were voluntarily discarded by the PIC due to also being out of temperature. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Roasted jalapenos sitting in the hot well was 69F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- jalapenos were voluntarily discarded by PIC. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; [Repeat] Several TCS food items were observed being held between 45-73F in the flip top cooler and tall reach-in cooler (see temperature chart). The ambient air temperature of the coolers was 50-57F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- all TCS food items above 45F was voluntarily discarded by PIC. An immediate suspension of the permit will also be issued due to capacity issues. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17; Priority Foundation; [Repeat]; All TCS foods prepped on the previous day or a few days ago not date marked. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded by PIC due to also being out of temperature (see item #22). |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-301.11; Priority Foundation; Refrigeration isn't adequate enough to maintain all TCS foods at 41F or less (see temperature chart). The ambient air temperatures of two of the main coolers ranged from 50-57F. Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. CDI- an immediate suspension has been issued. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-203.11(B); Priority Foundation; The digital thermometer available on the truck was 10 degrees off. Both the inspectors thermometer and the PIC thermometer was calibrated with an ice water bath to make this determination. Inspector's thermometer read 32F and PIC thermometer was 22F. Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. CDI- Permit has been immediately suspended due to refrigeration issues, this item will be verified once permit suspension is lifted. |
|
38
|
2
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111; [Repeat] Several flies observed inside of the kitchen area. Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Keep the doors closed or install netting over the doorway. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C); Single-service styrofoam plates were observed with food splatter along the sides. 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. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11; The reach-in refrigerator and small flip top cooler both have ambient air temperatures around 50-57F. Maintain equipment in good repair. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C ); [Repeat] The shelving has some residue accumulation present and blood splatter is evident along the bottom of the reach-in freezer. 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. Increase cleaning frequency. |
|
50
|
0.50
|
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure |
No |
No
|
No |
5-104.11; Priority Foundation; The MFU was observed being connected to the gas station water source. Provide an approved water source for use. CDI- permit has been immediately suspended due to refrigeration issues, this issue will be verified once suspension has been lifted. |
|
52
|
1
|
Sewage & wastewater properly disposed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-402.14; Priority Foundation; The mobile food unit is disposing of wastewater (gray water) outside of the back of the truck. Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area. CDI- MFU has been immediately suspended due to another issue (see above). In that timeframe the mobile food unit must be able to demonstrate that they are able to take the truck back to their approved commissary to dispose of wastewater. The City of Raleigh was also contacted due to the improper waste disposal. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12; The flooring underneath the equipment is soiled and in need of cleaning. Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. |