| 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 spatula in back handsink. CDI-PIC removed spatula |
|
15
|
0
|
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 shelled eggs stored over ready -to-eat foods in the 1 door upright reach in cooler. CDI- PIC relocated the eggs to prevent cross contamination.,
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure Observed the interior of the microwaves accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tofu and shredded cabbage in the 1-door upright cooler above 50F. PIC stated that these were just prepped and placed into the unit. CDI - PIC removed and continued to process the TCS foods by cooking.
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
|
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 prepped foods thawed from the freezer without a pull date, labeling on the packaging has a spot to write the date the product was removed from the freezer. Properly train food handlers to properly write the date of when the TCS food was removed from the freezer, not to exceed 7 days from the day of preparation.
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 . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed sprouts that are on TPHC without a times. CDI - PIC discarded. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 dry ingredient bin without labels: flour and corn starch. CDI - PIC properly labeled bins. Observed oil and vinegar squeeze bottles not labeled. Suggested that the PIC use a chart name the bottle according to the color. RED bottle = Oil, Yellow bottle= Vinegar, etc. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed fly trap hanging above the drain board of the dishmachine. CDI - PIC removed the fly trap. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed sticky rice in clear plastic bags stored directly on rice in the rice warmer. Suggested they provide an insert that could be easily cleanable to prevent touch the ready to eat foods.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers and boxes of foods stored on the walk in cooler floor. CDI - PIC elevated the containers and boxes off the floor. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.Observed half of the sanitizing buckets at 0 ppm of chlorine. CDI - PIC remade the sanitizer for each. |
|
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 plastic containers on the shelf above the 3-compartment sink stacked wet. Allow to air dry. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed green and red cutting boards in the kitchen scratched and scored. Replace |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 exterior/interior of coolers, under cooler handles, and gaskets accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed HVAC vent above the drying rack missing and dust accumulating,. Replace the screen to prevent contaminating clean equipment and utensils. |