| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
0
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. At least 1 employee shall be present during all hours of operation with active ANSI food protection manager certification. 0 points as inspections is still within 210 days of permit issuance. 0 pts.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Employee handled cash and then went to put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Employees must wash hands after handling money. CDI - Employee educated and he washed hands. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Quat sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink measured less than 150 ppm. Quat sanitizer must be 150-400 ppm. CDI - PIC emptied sink and refilled it with 200 ppm solution.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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). No system of date marking in place at establishment. All proteins, feta cheese, cooked eggs, and cooked potatoes were missing date labels or had more than 2 week old labels. PIC stated these items were taken from freezer 2 days ago. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - PIC discarded food he wasn't sure of prep date, and corrected date labels on foods that had incorrect date labels but were still within 7 days. REPEAT
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 . |
|
27
|
0.50
|
Food additives: approved & properly used |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-202.12/3-302.14 Food may not contain unapproved food additives or additives exceeding levels generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as specified in 21 CFR 181-186. -P "Immune support with zinc" supplement powder is used in smoothies at establishment. Supplement has zinc and echinacea purpurea herb powder in it. This product contains zinc and echinacea which are not FDA approved food additives. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment removes this establishment and menu. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Food employee was wearing a watch. //
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Food employee was not wearing a hair restraint. Food employees must wear a hat or hair net. REPEAT |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Spoons for smoothie ingredients were being stored in room temperature water. In-use utensils must not be stored in water unless the water is maintained above 135F. REPEAT |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Quat sanitizer test strips are extremely discolored and aren't usable. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment acquires new test strips. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Wall damage around back door. Repair wall. // 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Floor cleaning needed throughout kitchen were old food has spilled. 0 pts. |