| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
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 handwashing sink in kitchen being used to fill container, one handwashing sink used to store unclean dishes. CDI- PIC had employees remove items and begin process of cleaning items. |
|
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 stack of plates on top of small oven stored as clean with debris and residue accumulation, stack of sheet pans stored as clean visibly unclean and greasy. CDI- PIC removed items to dish machine. Observed yellow cutting board stored as clean with green residue accumulation. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 . |
|
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 TCS foods held in flip top next to grill temping above 41F. Ambient temp of unit at 37F. EHS instructed PIC to have employees keep lid on unit until service begins and when using ice to ensure ice is under pans directly holding TCS foods. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in walk-in freezer. Observed sliced tomatoes held in flip top, cooked shrimp held in 2-door, all temping above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded shrimp, removed cut tomatoes to rapidly cool. Observed container of raw spicy tuna temping above 41F. CDI- PIC removed item to rapidly cool before service due to being within parameters. *REPEAT*
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 . |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. SEE COMMENT BELOW.
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed establishment holding cut watermelon and Au Jus made from short ribs being held on prep counters temping above 41F. PIC stated items were to be held on time but no time labels were marked and TPHC procedures had not been updated. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had correct time stamps marked on items.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 TCS foods in flip top unable to cool in flip top prior to service due to lid being maintained off and containers above fill line. Observed cut watermelon cooling below the rate of .12F/min in 2-door low reach-in due to being held in a deep densely packed container. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods, PIC utilized ice baths and removing items to cool in freezer unit. *REPEAT*
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 . |
|
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 small flying insects in back of establishment kitchen and prep areas. Pest control comes monthly, per the PIC. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of 2-door prep unit needing to be replaced. Observed floors of walk-in cooler needing seams caulked.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed heavily rusted prep shelf in back prep area. |
|
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 bottom prep shelf holding cutting boards unclean. Observed floors of walk-in needing cleaning under racks and along floor seams. Increase cleaning frequency. |