| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no CFPM at the facility during time of the inspection.
Individual who has his CFPM on the wall was not working today.
Ensure there is a CFPM present at the facility during all hours of operation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed utensil used on flattop grill stored inside the handsink at the make line.
CDI: Utensil was removed.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no paper towels available in the women's restroom.
CDI: PIC restocked with roll of paper towel.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed no handwashing signs at the handsink at front coffee station or the handsink inside women's restroom.
CDI: EHS provided PIC with handwashing signs in both Spanish and English. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.
Observed pan of raw marinated chicken stored directly behind pan of raw marinated beef, on the bottom unit of the cooler drawers.
CDI: Food employee corrected storage order in cooler drawers to prevent contamination.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
*Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS reducing to half points today since only one violation was observed for storage order, which is an improvement from the previous inspection.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.
Observed multiple large cambros of oxotol sauce, tomato sauce, and pepusa sauce all temping above 41F. PIC stated these items were made yesterday afternoon. PIC stated once these sauces are done cooking, they are placed straight into the large cambros, with lids uncovered, and stored inside the standing reach-in cooler to cool down. PIC stated employees are supposed to check temperatures throughout the cooling process.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all above mentioned sauces since the cooling window had surpassed; EHS provided PIC with cooling methods handout and suggested using shallow metal pans to cool down sauces much quicker.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed pan of cooked pork that bore no date label, stored inside lowboy of the make table. PIC stated this was cooked yesterday.
CDI: Date label was created.
Observed pan of cooked ground beef w/veggies that bore no date label, stored inside RIC 2. PIC stated this was also cooked yesterday.
CDI: Date label was created.
Observed pan of cooked chicken taco filling that bore no date label, stored inside RIC 2. PIC stated this was cooked yesterday, but is a food product that they make daily, so the leftovers should have been discarded last night.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded food product.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
28
|
0
|
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 2 unlabeled spray bottles stored at the dish room. PIC stated these were both degreasers.
CDI: Food employee labeled both spray bottles for easy identification to prevent contamination. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 multiple sauces prepared yesterday afternoon that had missed the cooling window; all items had been cooling in large plastic cambros inside the standing reach-in cooler.
CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded by the PIC; EHS reviewed different cooling methods with PIC.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf
Observed prep sink full of frozen whole tilapia, thawing under running water temping at 85F. EHS noticed hot water faucet was turned on.
CDI: PIC turned off hot water faucet and EHS measured 58F for cold running water; EHS reminded PIC hot water shall not be used to thaw frozen food items. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.
Observed large pan of avocados with stickers still intact, stored inside the make table.
Ensure stickers are being removed prior to washing avocados for use.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed heavily torn/damaged gasket inside lowboy freezer.
Repair torn gasket.
REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
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 large hole in the ceiling tile above can wash.
Repair hole in ceiling tile to prevent possible entrance of pests. |