| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
0
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(B) PIC shall ensure unnecessary persons are not allowed in food preparation areas. -Pf
Observed children accessing food preparation areas unadulterated and unsupervised various times during inspection.
CDI - REHS informed PIC that only employees and other necessary persons are allowed in food preparation areas.
0 pts.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
13
|
2
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P
Observed various dented cans being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection.
CDI - PIC removed cans.
Repeat. 2 pts. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw chicken and beef being stored above RTE sauces in WIC during inspection.
CDI - PIC corrected storage order.
Repeat. 1.5 pts.
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 |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P
Observed employee sanitize a cutting board by wiping it with running water and bleach using their bare hand during inspection.
CDI - REHS educated PIC on proper w/r/s methods. Three compartment sink properly filled and dosed during inspection. Cutting board placed back into three compartment sink.
0 pts.
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 . |
|
20
|
1.50
|
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 cooked noodles miss cooling window during inspection. Observed crab rangoon almost miss cooling window. See temperature chart. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details.
CDI - Noodles voluntarily discarded. Crab rangoon moved to WIF to rapidly chill.
1.5 pts.
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 |
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 items void of label identifying the date which they were opened or prepared during inspection.
CDI - All items verified to have opened on 8/18/26 and labeled. REHS informed PIC that this may not be allowed in the future.
Repeat. 3 pts.
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 |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P
Observed container of home use pesticide in facility during inspection.
CDI - Pesticide removed.
0 pts. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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
Observed cooked noodles cooling in deep, covered pan in prep unit during inspection. Observed crab rangoon cooling in a deep container in RIC.
CDI - Noodles voluntarily discarded. Crab rangoon moved to WIF to rapidly cool.
0.5 pts.
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 |
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 container of raw chicken being stored on floor in WIC during inspection.
CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location.
0 pts. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 unsealed wood on back wall of kitchen covered with air duct tape to attempt to render it smooth and non-absorbent. Tape was not applied in a manner to render the surface smooth. Removal of tape and sealing of wood with an approved paint necessary.
Repeat. 0.5 pts. |