| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed issues with cold holding, hot holding, storage order, bare hand contact, hand washing. CDI- EHS reviewed all issues with PIC.
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. |
|
3
|
1
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employees without knowledge of employee health policy. CDI- PIC trained on site and signed policy.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed employee crack raw shelled eggs, then go to handle ready to eat items. CDI- Employee changed gloves and washed hands. |
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed PIC grab RTE tomato garnish with bare hands. CDI- Discarded.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed spoon in handwashing sink. CDI- Removed. Pts de-escalated based on severity. Observed employee rinsing towel in handwashing sink. |
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
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 containers of chicken stored above RTE items in tall reach in. Chicken placed on bottom.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat items in tall reach in.
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 Knives soiled with old food debris. Observed roach crawling on clean dishes. CDI- Items taken back to be cleaned. Observed clean dishes stored in the mop sink. Dishes filled the entire mop sink area. EHS asked where they are dumping the water. PIC stated in the prep sink. DO NOT POUR MOP WATER IN PREP SINK. CDI- Removed and taken to wash.
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
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rice holding below 135F. CDI- Reheated to 167F.
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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed potatoes and veg mix holding above 41F in tall reach in. Observed cut tomato, heavy cream and coconut milk held out on prep table. CDI- All items discarded.
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
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
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).
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 several food items made days prior without date mark. Verification required within 10 days. Observed veg mix dated 2/10 with potatoes that were made 2/9. Veg mix dated for 2/9. Date food with the earliest made food items.
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
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed household pesticides in kitchen. EHS observed large roach presence. PIC paid for pest control but has no records. CDI- Pesticides removed |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed facility without enough equipment to sufficiently and safely cool items. EHS discussed with PIC during the last visit to limit cooling to 4 items (onion sauce, tomato sauce, goat and lamb). Facility was also to have a freezer dedicated to cooling only. Facility is to dedicate a freezer to cooling ONLY. Nothing else is to be in freezer. EHS observed the dedicated freezer full of pre-made frozen items and raw meats. Items are not cooled, but purchased and stored. EHS observed cooked and cooled biryani, potatoes, chicken, vegetables and other items in reach in coolers. Parameters listed above were discussed during previous visit on 2/6/26 and re-iterates today. VERIFICATION REQUIRED WITHIN 10 DAYS. Failure to comply with permit conditions regarding proper cooling will result in permit action. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 spice, flour containers without labels throughout. Keep items labeled. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large roach presence at facility. EHS observed roach crawling on cleaned pans, under microwave, in light fixtures and on walls. Observed roach at 3 comp sink on drainboard with clean dishes. Work to repair and eliminate any pest harborage areas, including removing unnecessary equipment and relocating items to empty shelving to keep equipment and utensils off of the floor.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead roaches under microwave and throughout facility and hard to reach areas, such as under equipment and around water sources.
AT EASE PEST CONTROL COMPANY |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on the floor. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 water used for utensil storage at 94F. CDI- Water dumped. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean dishes stored with soiled dishes at 3 comp sink. |
|
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 gasket heavily torn on single door tall reach in freezer. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 flour bins, sauce bottles, tall reach in unit shelves, prep tables and prep shelves in need of cleaning. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 cove base pulling from wall under prep sink.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors under and around equipment in need of cleaning. |
|
56
|
1
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items stored customer items throughout. |