| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
0
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P
Observed multiple dented cans being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection.
CDI - PIC removed.
0 pts. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 potato salad cooling since around 1:00pm 2/26/26 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. PIC stated they do not believe the cooked potatoes had been fully cooled prior to assembling the potato salad. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details.
CDI - All bins of potato salad voluntarily discarded.
Repeat. 1.5 pts. Points not escalated due to apparent improvement with cooling.
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
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed various TCS foods throughout kitchen holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart.
CDI - PIC able to verify when items had been placed in hot holding. Items reheated to over 165F before food had been assumed out of temperature for more than fur hours.
Repeat. 1.5 pts.
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 . |
|
33
|
1
|
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 potato salad made with cooked potatoes still in the cooling process since 2/26/26 holding above 41F during inspection. Potato salad had been cooling in large, deep, covered plastic containers stacked together.
CDI - All containers voluntarily discarded. REHS recommended alternative cooling methods.
Repeat. 1 pt.
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
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 various squeeze bottles on main line not labeled to identify their contents.
CDI - All bottles labeled during inspection.
Repeat. 1 pt. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed back door propped open during inspection.
CDI - PIC closed.
Repeat. 1 pt. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried.
Observed employee cloth drying equipment and utensils during inspection. Ensure all items are properly air dried before use.
0 pts. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks.
Observed no handsinks properly stocked with accessible trashcans during inspection. Acquisition necessary.
0 pts. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed employee coats and purses being stored in conjunction with customer foods during inspection.
CDI - Belongings relocated.
Repeat. 0.5 pts. |