| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
No |
No
|
Yes |
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf.
OBSERVATIONS: EHS observed a lack of managerial control during the inspection which was evident by the multiple repeat priority violations during this visit. EHS had to intervene and provided education on hand washing, cold holding, and cooling. When asked about cooling PIC stated that items are placed into WIC to cool and expected to reach temperature (41F) without a monitoring system or additional methods for cooling (stirring, ice wand etc.). -1- 10 DAY VR REQUIRED.
Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
8
|
4
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee wipe hands on apron and attempt to continue working. EHS advised employee that when they touch their apron they must wash their hands. EHS then observed the employee continue to wipe hands on apron. CDI- EHS provided additional education to PIC who then instructed food employee on proper hand washing policies. **REPEAT** -4- |
|
15
|
0
|
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 an unwashed head of romaine lettuce stored directly on top of (in the same bowl) with washed shredded lettuce. Food employee confirmed that the head of Romain had not been washed. CDI- Food employee separated the two lettuces and rewashed the shredded lettuce and placed in into the walk in cooler. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a very large amount of dishes in clean dish storage with sticker residue present. Dishes were stacked so that sticker residue is touching the food contact surface. CDI- Items were taken to dish area to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. **REPEAT** -3-
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 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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 three 5 gallon buckets of pizza sauce that were prepared at ambient temperature and placed in the walk in cooler to cool overnight at 44F. See temperature chart. PIC stated that they do not utilize cooling logs and they expect the sauce to cool since it is in the cooler. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the sauce. -1.5-
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
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed facility holding garlic butter on counter at 70F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded garlic butter. Facility is going to add the garlic butter to the TPHC document. **REPEAT** -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 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 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 two pans with cut tomatoes without a date mark. Observed sliced ham with a date mark of 1/19. CDI- EHS allowed PIC to date mark tomatoes and PIC voluntarily discarded the sliced ham. **POINTS REDUCED DUE TO OVERALL IMPROVEMENT FROM LAST INSPECTION** **REPEAT** -1.5-
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
|
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 three 5 gallon buckets of pizza sauce that missed the 4 hour cooling window for ambient preparation. Sauce was cooled in large containers with tight fitting lids. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all sauce. -0-
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 . |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed two dented cans stored with nondented cans in the dry storage area. CDI- PIC relocated them to be held for credit. -0- |
|
40
|
1
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed all employees in the kitchen prepping and handling food without the use of a hair restraint. All employees with beards should wear a bear guard regardless of length. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on counter not in sanitizer solution. EHS asked PIC to place wiping clothes in sanitizer solution. PIC placed them in an empty bucket, EHS had to advise to add sanitizer water to the bucket with the wiping clothes. -0- |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle stored inside sugar. Scoops shall be stored to keep handles out of product. **REPEAT** -0.5- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee cloth drying dishes after they came out of the dish washer. CDI- EHS provided education and all dishes that were cloth dried were rewashed/rinsed/sanitized in the dish machine. -0- |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 rust accumulating on bottom prep surface of prep table and on dry storage racks throughout the kitchen. Repair/Replace. **REPEAT** |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink near WIC leaking. Repair. -0- |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed areas with low grout throughout kitchen. -0- |