| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
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 no signed attestation of EHP. -CDI- EHS educated and food employees signed at time of visit.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) 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) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedure and food employee properly washed hands. -0-
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 . |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed water bottle stored in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and items were removed. -0- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P- Observed items not fully submerged in sanitizer water. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper sanitizing methods and food employee filled sink to properly submerge dishes.
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 .
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3-comp sink at 10ppm. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on how to manually prepare chlorine sanitizer and sanitizer corrected to 50ppm. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P- Observed food employee cleaning items without following a sanitizing step. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on ensuring to sanitize all items and items were placed in sanitizer water to be sanitized.
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
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed items hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 165F. -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 . |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep unit and RIC above 41F. Observed ambient air of prep unit above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **MFU HAS LIMITED COLD STORAGE AND HAS AGREED TO VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN. CANNOT RETURN TO OPERATE UNTIL VERIFIED WITH EHS THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT HAS BEEN CORRECTED** **3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 3/12/26** **REPEAT** -3-
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
|
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)./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 curtido, queso fresco, pupusa salsa (tomato based), and el pastor with no date marks. Observed salsa verde date marked 2/7/26 (discard 2/13/26). Per PIC, item was improperly date marked and other items prepared prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
28
|
2
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed no label on 1 spray bottle. Per PIC, contents were degreaser. -CDI- PIC properly labeled bottle. EHS observed sanitizer spray bottle label barely legible and recommended that PIC relabel. **REPEAT** -2- |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
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 some squeeze bottles missing labels and container. Many squeeze bottles were labeled with date but not common name of item. Ensure items are labeled with common name and date if required. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed sliding window open at beginning of inspection. At time, no orders were being taken. **REPEAT** -1- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
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 cutting board stored on 3-comp sink, in contact with the wall. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed damaged spatula handle. Replace. -0- |
|
50
|
0.50
|
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-103.11(A) Provide sufficient water to meet the peak water demands.-Pf- Observed MFU run out of water during inspection. **MFU VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN** **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 3/19/26**
5-104.11 Provide an approved water source for use. -Pf- Observed PIC start to fill water up from water water hose at O’Reilly’s where MFU operates. This is not an approved water source. Must return to commissary to fill up water. **MFU VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN** **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 3/19/26** -0.5- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed cap hanging from water inlet, not intact. -CDI- PIC replaced. Ensure water inlet remains covered. -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 soap dispenser had detached from wall. Repair. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee water bottle stored on cutting board and employee items stored over retail items in RIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |