| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 - Large Plastic Lidded Container of Sambar Stew prepared yesterday above 41F in WIC. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
*Observed - Plastic Lidded Containers of Diced Paneer Cheese and Chole prepared yesterday above 41F in Main Flip Top Lowboy. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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 . |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
*REPEAT* 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 - Rice, Spaghetti Noodles, Fried Vegetables and Sambar Stew date Marked for 9 Days rather than the 7 Day Date Marking parameters. All remaining Items listed on temp chart were without prep dates. PIC stated all items were prepped yesterday and called employee to verify. *CDI - PIC corrected Date Marking on all items.
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 .
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). *Observed - Rice, Spaghetti Noodles, Fried Vegetables and Sambar Stew date Marked for 9 Days rather than the 7 Day Date Marking parameters. All remaining Items listed on temp chart were without prep dates. PIC stated all items were prepped yesterday and called employee to verify. *CDI - PIC corrected Date Marking on all items.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
|
28
|
2
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
*REPEAT* 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- *Observed - Red Sanitizer Buckets filled with Degreaser. *CDI - EHS educated employee and PIC on issue and PIC emptied all Red Sanitizer Buckets and refilled them with Quaternary sanitizer. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
*REPEAT* 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 - Large Plastic Lidded Container of Sambar Stew prepared yesterday above 41F in WIC. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
*Observed - Plastic Lidded Containers of Diced Paneer Cheese and Chole prepared yesterday above 41F in Main Flip Top Lowboy. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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 . |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Cardboard Boxes of Bread, Toor Dal and Red Onions stored directly on the floor. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
*REPEAT* 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. *Observed - Wiping cloth stored directly on the cutting board of the main flip top unit. *CDI - PIC removed item. EHS educated PIC on proper use of wiping cloths. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Cardboard Boxes of Paper Towels and Single Service Cups stored directly on the floor. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. *Observed - Raw Vegetables Stored in Plastic Grocery Bags. *CDI - PIC removed vegetables from grocery bags. |
|
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 - 3 Containers stored clean with Sticker Labels. *CDI - PIC removed items to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. *Observed - Dumpster Doors left open after use. |