| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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8
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2
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Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P- Observed food employee handle raw chicken and then begin to handle clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands.
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P - Observed PIC and 2 food employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use barriers to turn off faucets, thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated all on proper handwashing procedures and all rewashed hands. -2-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . |
|
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 PIC and food employee use handsink to wet a cloth and a paper towel. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink. -0- |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed food debris on dishes and can opener stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -1.5-
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning. -P- Observed food employee wash bowl without using a sanitizing step. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper sanitizing and item was moved back to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. -P- Observed food employee sanitizing items for less than 7 seconds in chlorine sanitizer. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper sanitizing contact times and items were placed back in sanitizer from proper time.
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed hot holding temperatures below 135F in sliding display unit. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air of unit at 123F. Observed refried beans holding on stove at 101F (burner was not turned on). -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 165F. PIC increased heat and unit observed at 159F by end of inspection. -1.5-
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 |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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)./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 housemade salsa verde, salsa roja, chicken, bologna, and milk with no date marks. Per PIC, salas were prepared 3 days prior, milk and chicken 1 day prior. Per PIC, when bologna is received, he cuts it up and separates it and freezes it and removes from freezer as needed. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded chicken (as facility is not permitted to cool) and properly date marked other items. EHS educated PIC on ensuring bologna is date marked as it is opened and cut and placed in freezer. -0-
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
|
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 spray bottle with no label. -CDI- PIC properly labeled bottle. -0- |
|
33
|
0
|
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- EHS observed marinated chicken being cooled in lowboy with lids densely packed, stacked on top of other containers that were actively cooling, cooling at a low rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and lids were removed, items unstacked and placed into smaller containers. -0-
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
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 large container with no label. Per PIC, contents were flour. -0- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
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 box of potatoes and box of cooking oil stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0- |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC engaging in food prep with wrist watch. -0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handle touching in dry beans and scoop with no handle stored in dry rice. -CDI- PIC removed items.
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed two tongs stored on oven handle. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and items were removed. -0- |
|
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 wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed cracked scooper. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged blender.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed blender that stated “for household use only”. Remove.
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed cracked multi-use container. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in need of replacement due to deep grooves and no longer being smooth and easily cleanable. Replace. -0- |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.16 (B) Warewashing sinks used to wash produce or thaw food shall be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. When EHS arrived, observed food employee was preparing to use 3-comp sink to clean chicken. EHS observed clean dishes and dirty dishes in sink. After chicken was cleaned, food employee returned to W/R/S clean dishes without properly cleaning sink. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on cleaning sink before and after each use and sink was properly clean each time. -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 on NFCS of thermometer and storage containers on wheels beneath prep table. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items commingled with retail items and stored on top of prep tables/cold holding units throughout. -0- |