| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf. Observed facility without a parasite destruction letter. According to PIC, the steak, snapper, salmon and branzino can be ordered undercooked. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw lamb meatballs being stored over lettuce in prep unit. Observed raw salmon being stored over pasteurized eggs inside reach in freezer. Item was removed from hermetically sealed packaging. CDI: Storage order was rearranged.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
19
|
0
|
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P. Observed housemade buerre blanc reheated to 160F. CDI: item was reheated to 165F. |
|
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 oxtail at 78F with 25 mins left in cooling window. CDI: Item was placed on sheet pan inside reach in freezer, EHS observed item below 70F by end of 2 hour window.
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
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 various food items such as lentils, cut cabbage, cooked jalapenos, mushrooms, and rice with discard dates that exceed the 7 day date marking requirement. All items were still within the 7 days. Observed cooked onions with a prep date of 10/13. CDI: Cooked onions were voluntarily discarded, date labels were corrected for all other 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 . |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
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 menu with no consumer advisory. According to PIC, steak, salmon, snapper and branzino can be ordered undercooked. VERIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
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 of bleach/water mix with worn off label. CDI: PIC labeled item |
|
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 oxtail cooling in portion baggies stacked tightly in plastic container inside walk in cooler.
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 . |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
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 raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. CDI: Chicken was placed in walk in cooler. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few small flies near cook line. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 plastic cups being stored inside bulk spices and bulk dry goods. Remove items. |