| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 raw beef stored in the same container as roast beef in a refrigerated drawer. CDI- PIC separated the meats. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese in the WIF. CDI- PIC corrected storage order. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork in the WIC. CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed residue buildup in the ice machine. CDI- PIC submitted a service request to have the ice machine cleaned.
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 a container of baked chicken sitting on the counter at 109F. According to PIC, the chicken remains on the counter until it needs to be reheated for a customer order. The chicken was baked that morning. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded and told PIC to maintain chicken at 135F then they can cool it down at 3pm to use later. Can’t leave product out from 11am then cool after 3pm for later use.
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
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed a container of shredded cheese at 55F in a RIC. PIC stated that the cheese was placed in the cooler that morning. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the cheese. Observed raw shrimp that was in an ice bath at 44F. Ice level was below level where food was in the pan. CDI top portion moved to walk in to cool down and more ice added to bath.
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 |
No
|
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 many TCS items throughout the facility missing date labels. Roast beef, pulled chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and sliced tomatoes were prepared the day before and missing a date label. PIC was unable to recall when one container of grits with no label was prepared. CDI- PIC dated all items and voluntarily discarded the grits.
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 . |
|
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 back dining area door missing a seal where you can see from the outside at the top of the door.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the food preparation area. Repeat. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed multiple stacks of wet-nested containers stored as clean at back prep area |
|
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 food residue buildup on cook line equipment and inside cooling unit gaskets. Repeat. |
|
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 a leak from the ceiling in the prep area but did not contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Repeat. |