| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC on duty is not a CFPM. A CFPM was not present. PIC stated that she is currently undergoing classes to obtain CFPM status. Facility allowed a time period of up to 180 days from permit date (1/28/25 - 7/27/25) to comply with the above referenced CFPM requirements. -0-
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 |
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). - P. Observed food handler wash hands for < 5 seconds. CDI - Food handler coached and washed hands properly.
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed employee who arrived to start shift, enter the facility to take a customer and immediately handle goods with out hand washing. CDI - Employee coached and washed hands. -2-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed milk and cream cold holding > 41 F in cold drawer unit since last night. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). - Pf. No procedures available for spinach and feta danishes on TPHC. CDI - REHS reviewed TPHC form with PIC and form completed. TPHC document will be maintained accessible in the facility.
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. - P. Observed no time stamps for spinach feta danishes held on TPHC since early morning. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded danishes.
Points deducted due to improper method executed, no time labels observed or written instructions for employees to discard after the 4 hour window. -1.5- |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unidentifiable chemical in spray bottle. According to PIC, substance is used as sanitizer. CDI - Spray bottle labeled accordingly. -1- |
|
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. Observed beverages stored on the floor in back room. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed spoons held in stagnant water temping at 95 F. CDI - PIC removed water. -0- |
|
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 boxes of single service cups and lids stored on the floor in back storage room. -0- |
|
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. Observed wiping cloth wrapped around leg of cold brew refrigerator. Per PIC, wiping cloth had been tied around leg to catch leak. Repair. -0- |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. - Pf.
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf.
Observed no means to test both quat sanitizer chemical concentration and dish machine high temperature sanitizing methods. Sanitizer at 3-comp sink and dish machine final rinse temperature verified to be in compliance during today’s inspection. -0.5-
***Verification is required. |
|
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 debris from cold brew accumulating inside of cold drawer unit. Clean and maintain clean. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at 3-comp sink dispensing system. Repair. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
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 personal employee food stored with and above resale foods inside of the reach-in unit. -0- |