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| CDI=Corrected During Inspection | |
R=Repeat Violation | |
VR=Verification Required | |
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| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
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2
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0
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Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
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No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in facility with food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
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16
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3
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
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No |
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed dried buildup and food residue in microwave. PIC stated they did not know last time cleaned. CDI - PIC w/r/s microwave. Increase cleaning frequency.
Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed tongs, and other utensils in use that have not been cleaned for over 4 hours. PIC stated that 3rd shift are supposed to clean before shift ends. PIC stated that roller foods stop selling between 6PM and 8 PM. Utensils had not been cleaned from the previous day. CDI- Utensils moved to 3 comp sink for cleaning. |
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21
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0
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Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 2 contenders of chicken wings HH below 135F. CDI - PIC reheated above 165F and put back in HH.
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 . |
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22
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3
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
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Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pico and salsa cold holding above 41 in prep unit. Temperature of unit is 45F. PIC put in a maintenance ticket for repair. All items in unit voluntarily discarded. EHS will arrive back on sight within 3 days to verify unit is cold holding TCS foods 41F and below.
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 . |
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23
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3
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Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
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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). Observed 2 containers of taquitos opened on a previous day not date marked. Employee stated they were planning on discarding taquitos on 8/14/26 based on date marking from manufacture. Food employee, PIC, and EHS discussed date marking is not based off manufacturing date, but on seven day date marking from opening package. CDI - PIC added proper date marking to container.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
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35
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0
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Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed hot dogs thawing on counter top. CDI - food employee moved to LB for thawing. |
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40
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0
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Personal cleanliness |
Yes |
No
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No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without head covering. |
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