| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. *REPEAT*
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands after coughing into hands. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee properly wash hands before starting tasks. |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut lettuce fail to cool through parameters overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed pan of roasted red peppers and pan of fresh mozzarella temp above 41F in pizza prep top. PIC stated items are held in unit overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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). Observed pickled onions held without a date, sliced grilled chicken originally prepped on 1/27, pesto incorrectly dated with prep date of 12/28. CDI- PIC had correct dates marked on pickled onions and pesto, voluntarily discarded grilled chicken.
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. Observed TCS foods fail to cool overnight in reach-in. CDI- see item #20. EHS discussed completion of prep as quickly as possible to prevent TCS foods from being maintained out of temp for extended periods of time. Observed sliced tomatoes prepped on today and immediately placed in flip top unit. CDI- PIC removed metal pan to be rapidly cooled.
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 . |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottle and seasoning without labels in working containers on cookline. EHS discussed labeling with PIC. *REPEAT* |
|
43
|
0
|
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 utensils being stored on wiping cloth held on prep shelf. CDI- PIC removed items to clean portion of prep table. |
|
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. Observed gaskets of standing reach-in units in need of cleaning due to heavy black residue accumulation. |