| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| NA | NO | CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
| 8 |
4 |
Hands clean & properly washed |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P- REPEAT- Observed an employee handle raw shell egg. Discarded gloves and donned new gloves without a hand wash. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing. |
| 10 |
0 |
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed large trash can blocking back hand sink. Observed soiled utensil stored in front hand sink of kitchen. CDI- All items were removed and education provided to all staff on maintaining hand sink available for hand washing only. |
| 15 |
0 |
Food separated & protected |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- EHS observed raw shell eggs stored above rice in the wic. EHS observed raw beef stored above covered RTE pork in the WIC. EHS observed raw shrimp stored above RTE soups in the wic. CDI- PIC was able to correct all storage order issues since no physical cross contamination was observed.
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- EHS observed several vegetable slicers stored clean according to PIC with food debris left on them. CDI- PIC moved items to 3 comp sink to be properly cleaned prior to use.
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 |
3 |
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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.- REPEAT- 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. - Observed cooked yuca cooling at ambient air and not meet proper cooling rate. EHS observed item to be cooling at 107F for 60 mins cool at ambient air to 97F. EHS observed beans and pork both at 55F cool for 60 mins and still at 55F. CDI- PIC moved all items to the walk in cooler to quickly cool uncovered. See temp chart.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
| 23 |
0 |
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf- 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- EHS observed soft cheese, pork, rice, and beef all without dates. PIC stated items were in prep from yesterday and cooled over night. PIC stated if the items were not used today they would be kept another day. CDI- PIC was able to properly date the 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 . |
| 28 |
0 |
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed in use spray bottle of sanitizer without a label. CDI- PIC properly labeled the item. |
| 33 |
1 |
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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- REPEAT- EHS observed yuca, pork, and beans all cooling at ambient air and below 135F. See temp chart. Items did not meet cooling rate parameters. CDI- PIC moved all items to the wic uncovered to quickly cool.
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 |
0.50 |
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf- REPEAT- Observed plantain and fish thawing at ambient air. CDI- PIC moved fish to wic and plantains to prep sink with cool running water. |
| 39 |
1 |
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - REPEAT- Observed large bag of onions stored on the floor. |
| 47 |
0.50 |
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed several portable cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. |