| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf
Observed 8 risk factor violations noted on the inspection, including multiple Priority items (Hand washing, date marking, separation of raw and RTE, changing gloves when damaged or soiled, storage of toxic substances).
EHS will conduct 10-day verification visit to assess improvements on priority violations and update on WIF repair.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed employee wash hands and did not use paper towel barrier to turn off faucet and prevent contamination of hands.
CDI - Employee washed hands properly.
REPEAT. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed hand sink in back prep area with no paper towel.
CDI - Paper towel was added to the hand sink.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
Observed hand sink at the cook-line run out of soap during the inspection, facility could not locate soap to replenish the dispenser.
EHS will follow-up. |
|
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 raw shrimp and sausage stored above RTE BBQ pork inside the WIC.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P
Observed employee washing dishes, employee scrubbed soiled dishes and placed clean dishes on racks to dry with same gloves non-disposable gloves.
PIC educated employee on glove change and hand washing when handling soiled and clean dishes. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed dishes, stored clean, throughout the drying racks with food debris present on the food contact surface.
CDI - Dishes were removed and placed in the dish pit to be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly.
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 cooked meatballs not maintaining 135F. Observed at 121F.
CDI - Heat was increased to reheat meatballs to proper temperature before HH.
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
|
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
Observed quesadillas held longer than 7 days. (6/5)
Observed quesadillas date marked (6/5 - 6/12) 8 day holding time.
Observed milk with no date marking.
CDI - Items voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed unknown green substance located on top shelf in dry storage in metal pan above RTE items inside the dry storage and on top of the prep table in the back prep .
CDI - Unknown substance was voluntarily discarded. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 sliced tomatoes cooling in tightly wrapped metal pan. Sliced tomatoes decreased 0F over 50 minute span.
CDI - Tomatoes were unwrapped and placed in area with better air flow.
Observed broccoli salad cooling in plastic wrapped pan, broccoli observed cooling 1F in 40 minute time span. Rate 0.025F/min.
Items should cool at a rate 0.12F/min for ambient cooling.
CDI - Broccoli salad unwrapped to promote rapid cooling.
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed numerous fruit flies in the dry storage area, dish pit, and some in the back prep area.
Facility should increase pest control. |
|
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 box of sweet potatoes, not delivered today, stored on the floor in the rear prep area.
CDI - Sweet potatoes were removed from the floor. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed food employee making soup cups with no hair restraint.
CDI - Employee put on hair restraint. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain.
Observed ice cream scoops stored in dipper well with no running water.
CDI - Water was turned on. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed pans wet stacked on drying shelves. |
|
45
|
0
|
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 single-use and single-service items stored on the floor inside the office. Plastic hinge lid containers. |
|
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.
Observed blade of deli slicer rusted.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed multiple cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacement.
CDI - Voluntary Discard. |