| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 bar handsink being used as a dump sink. CDI- EHS discussed, PIC had food employees clean out sink and move handwash sign to correct sink. |
|
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 lemons in walk-in and tomatoes in reach-in with white buildup. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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 raw eggs stored over produce, raw salmon stored over ready to eat crab cake mix, all in walk-in. CDI- PIC adjusted storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P.
Observed food employees fail to discard gloves after changing tasks and when gloves were soiled from using hands as utensils. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee remove and replace gloves. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed dishmachine at 0ppm. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 8/9 to assess dish machine.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
20
|
0
|
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 3 large pans of Mac and cheese sets fail to cool through first parameter. Observed large pan of greens fail to cool overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS foods held in flip top / prep unit with an ambient temp of 58F. TCS foods temped above 41F. Observed raw proteins in grill drawers temping above 41F. PIC removed items to rapidly cool in reach-in freezer with freezer bags. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 8/9 to assess unit.
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 . |
|
25
|
1
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Observed establishment without consumer advisory for salmon, steak, eggs. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 8/16 to assess consumer advisory.
SEE ITEMS BELOW FOR REQUIRED WORDING.
A Consumer Advisory REMINDER shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Items should be asterisked to the following DISCLOSURE footnote.
* Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. |
|
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 being cooled with a triple layer of covering including lid, foil, and food grade paper. Stored in deep densely packed containers. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods with PIC, including removing lidding, use of shallow pans, acquiring ice wands, and using ice bag and ice baths as needed. PIC implemented recommendations during inspection. Voluntarily discarded Mac sets and greens. *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 . |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed heavily soiled wiping cloths being held on prep counters. CDI- PIC removed items and replaced. |
|
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 handles of reach-in, and food warmer needing to be repaired.
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 floor of walk-in rusted. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls, floors needing to be cleaned throughout kitchen. |