| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC during today’s inspection is not a CFPM. Facility allowed a time period of up to 180 days from permit date (8/6/25-2/2/26) to comply with the above referenced CFPM requirements. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. - PF. Observed food handler wash hands at the 3-compartment sink and transition into donning clean gloves for food prep. CDI - Employee coached and washed hands at hand sink. -2- |
|
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 soap pump and dispenser stored inside the back hand sink at the beginning of inspection. PIC and food handler revealed that the dispenser and soap pump fell off the wall and was placed inside the sink basin. CDI - Items removed the PIC. -0- |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed compliance with exception to recently prepared ground beef hot holding at 130 F in the hot box. CDI - Ground beef was reheated to > 165 F. 0 demerits due to improvement from previous inspection. -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. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unidentifiable liquid substance inside chemical spray bottle. CDI - PIC discarded solution. -0- |
|
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 high volume of diced tomatoes cooling inefficiently in the walk-in cooler after 30 minutes due to being tightly covered in plastic wrap and inside multiple deep containers. Refer to temperature observation chart. CDI - PIC spread out diced tomatoes on flat sheet pans and small quantities to allow proper air flow. EHS observed temperatures begin to decrease towards < 41 F after additional 30 minutes. -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. |
|
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 several plastic and metal food containers wet nested on shelving racks. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a metal container placed below a water pump (used for beverage dispensing system) catching water leaks. PIC states that they are waiting for repairs. 0 demerits due to different violation observed and improvement from previous inspection. -0- |
|
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 food debris accumulating underneath two sandwich presses. Clean and maintain. -0- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 detached floor panel in the walk-in cooler. Also observed exposed wiring and improper finished opening to fire alarm in the ceiling adjacent to the walk-in cooler. Repair areas. -0.5- |