| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed several food employees washing hands and turning off hand sink without protective barrier. CDI - employees re-washed hands and used protective barrier. |
|
9
|
0
|
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 touch RTE cooked shrimp in flip top with bare hands. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded shrimp and washed hands.
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 |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 cooked noodles and cooked shrimp stored in prep unit and WIC missing cooling window. CDI - PIC voluntarily 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed five cases of raw chicken and American cheese cold holding above 41 in WIC. PIC stated they have not used chicken for 3 days. Items voluntarily discarded. Observed egg roles and crab Rangoon’s cold holding above 41F in PU2. Items voluntarily discarded. Observed prep unit unable to maintain TCS foods at 41 and below. Raw meets were moved to WIC for rapid cooling. All other TCS items were voluntarily discarded. PIC stated they will call maintenance to repair. PIC stated they will limit food menu. PIC stated sushi will not be sold until unit is fixed to accommodate for capacity. Ambient temperature of unit is 45F. Establishment shall not use unit until repaired and cold holding 41F and below. EHS will arrive back on site within three days to verify prep unit cold holdsTCS foods 41 and below.
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 |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 noodles, breaded chicken, egg rolls, and crab rangoon’s made on a prior day without date making. CDI - PIC added a date marking to all 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
33
|
1
|
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 cooked noodles and cooked shrimp stored in prep unit and WIC missing cooling window. Items were stored in large plastic containers with tight fitting lids. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
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
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 no working containers of food labeled. CDI - PIC added labeling to working containers. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout establishment. Increase pest control.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door kept open throughout inspection. EHS told PIC to close back door 3 times. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
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 brown sauce cooling on the floor by back door. CDI - PIC placed container on prep top and close back door. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. observed avocados with stickers still attached. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
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 prep units, walk-in cooler and walk in freezer with visible food debris, and buildup throughout units and under shelving. Increase cleaning frequency. |