| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
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 produce stored below raw bacon and raw sausages. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. - 0 -
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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 meatloaf, chicken wings, and bulk grits cooling from overnight at 45-51F. Observed hush puppy mix cooling tightly covered and reflected 0/F after 30 mins. Observed grits and gravy cooling in ice baths with ice wands in them with no active stirring. Each item reflected a few degree change. See temp chart. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded. - 1.5 -
* Facility was equipped with a blast chiller during permitting. Blast chiller is currently throwing error codes. EHS will make a return visit to make sure blast chiller is repaired. *
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 . |
|
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 one container of marinara sauce hot holding at 110F. All other food items are hot holding above 155F. CDI - Item was reheated and placed back into hot holding. - 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
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed items inside of prep tops cold holding above 41F. Some lids had been removed, and some lids have been left often during service. Lid was closed and temps began dropping during inspection. Maintain all lids in place and maintain lids shut when not in use. - 1.5 -
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 several items across all prep units and grill drawers with no date marks present. PIC date marked items that were know. If any items were unknown, they were voluntarily discarded. EHS will return to check on date marking system. - 1.5 - |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 items cooling in deep batches in walk in cooler and in ice baths. Ice baths do not currently surround the entirety of food items. Meatloaf was cooling on sheet pan fully intact. Observed items cooled tightly packed together in WIC. CDI - Discussion was had with PIC regarding cooling procedures. Blast chiller will be serviced and EHS will verify. Any items improperly cooled were voluntarily discarded. - 0.5 -
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 |
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 several bottles of oils/water without labels. Label as needed. - 0 - |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed few flies present in facility. - 0 - |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed soiled wiping cloths on cook line that need to be laundered. Observed few wet wiping cloths present. - 0 - |