| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P. Observed employee on cook line with gloves on wipe sweat off of face, then proceed to cooking without glove change or handwash. CDI: notified owner; training provided; had employee stop, remove gloves, and properly wash hands. |
|
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 employee rinsing off rag at one of the handwash sinks. CDI: training provided; directed employee to only use for handwashing purposes.
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed handwash sink at sushi bar blocked by trash can and gloves/rags stored in handwash sink at warewashing area. CDI: trash can relocated and items removed from handwash sink. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
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
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed inside walk-in cooler raw shrimp and beef stored above sauces. CDI: storage order was corrected. |
|
16
|
0
|
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.
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 .
Observed clear plastic food containers at dish area with food debris and sticker residue present. CDI: removed from shelf and stored at dishmachine to be recleaned. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed raw tuna strips inside walk-in sushi cooler thawing while still in ROP packaging. CDI: tuna was removed from the packaging per manufacturer. |
|
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 some squeeze bottles and small dry good containers without labels. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed sanitizer buckets stored on the floor inside kitchen.
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths that were soiled and wet stored on countertops on cook line and back prep area. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee cutting avocados with stickers on prior to washing. CDI: directed employee to removed stickers and properly wash avocados. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed single service plastic containers used as scoops in sauces stored inside walk-in cooler. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall not be used until air dried or adequately drained before contact with food. Observed plastic food containers wet stacked on shelf at dish area. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed side door open to dumpster.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. Owner to notify dumpster company to replace drain plug. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
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 including phone, purse, lunch box, coats, etc stored on prep surfaces and shelf with single use items. CDI: items removed and stored at the employee locker room area. |