PROJECT LEANNATION BALLANTYNE

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site.

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed equipment of ice machine that comes in direct contact with ice (used as a food ingredient) with black buildup. 10 DAY VR - EHS will return to ensure ice machine is cleaned. -1.5-

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed almond milk in reach in cooler at 44F. Ambient of RIC was observed at 43F on facilities internal thermometer and 50F on EHS thermometer. PIC stated there have been issues with cooler in the past. Almond milk was opened and used within the last 30 minutes of EHS arrival, per PIC. EHS directed PIC to re-locate almond milk to working cooler and refrain from placing TCS products in cooler until it is serviced and capable of cold holding 41F and below. EHS will return within 72 hours to verify cold holding of cooler. REPEAT. 72 HR VR. -1.5-

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). Observed 1 can of pumpkin purée open in RIC. PIC stated they were unsure of when it was opened. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item and EHS re-educated PIC on date marking when canned items are opened. -0-

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 multiple scoops in frozen fruits and a few containers of add-ins with handles in direct contact of food. REPEAT. -1-

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 reach in freezer with food debris in the bottom of the freezer. Increase cleaning frequency. -0-

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed significant waste and garbage on the ground surrounding the shared dumpsters. -0-

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on premises during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed oatmilk and Greek yogurt in lowboy, both at 48F. Both were being used at the time of inspection, but after 30 minutes, both items were still at 48F. Ambient temperature in lowboy fluctuated between 41 and 54 degrees. Both items were opened today and both were within 4 hour time to cool down. EHS had them moved to the 3 door RI to quickly cool. EHS verified items were cooling within cooling parameters before end of inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED 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 .

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several cases of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee actively making smoothie without head covering.

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle down touching food in blueberry container in reach in freezer. REPEAT Points not escalated due to improvement from last inspection. Scoops in all other containers in facility were up.

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark build up in ice machine. Clean as needed.

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 scoop down touching food in spinach container. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle down touching food in blueberry container.

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 food debris build up in tracking and bottom of reach in freezer. Clean as needed.

REPEAT. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed yogurt and almond milk in front lowboy above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items. TCS foods in lowboy to be held on TPHC until unit can be repaired/replaced. EHS provides temporary procedures for use today and template for long term use. (-3) Template here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english 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 .

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no date mark on opened yogurt container or almond milk jug. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes items due to maintaining in lowboy above 41F. PIC will date or label opened milk and yogurt for TPHC going forward. (-0)

10 DAY VR. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed front lowboy has not been able to hold foods at 41F and below for three consecutive inspections. PIC should repair, replace, or remove lowboy not able to hold at 41F and below from the premises. EHS will conduct a follow up visit within 10 days to observe proper cold holding or TPHC of TCS foods presently in lowboy. (-0.5)

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed yogurt and almond milk in front lowboy above 41F. CDI- Yogurt in lowboy overnight voluntarily disposed of, milk placed inside this morning put in RIF for rapid cooling. Ambient temperature of lowboy observed at 41F. REPEAT. (-3)

5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Observed overflow of bagged garbage at shared dumpster. Increased pickups recommended. (-0)

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present during inspection. -1 point- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed almond milk and yogurt in low reach in holding at 45F. PIC turned down internal temperature of cooler. CDI- both items voluntarily discarded. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored directly on floor in walk in freezer.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM during inspection.***Facility has until 10/5/2023 to obtain CFPM. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM during inspection.***Facility has until 10/5/2023 to obtain CFPM. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety.

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing guidance available at hand washing station. CDI - EHS provided hand washing guidance and PIC posted at station. -0-

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front door unable to fully close. Repairs needed. -0-

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. -1-

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handles resting on foods inside small containers at front counter. CDI - Utensils removed. -0-

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed x3 plastic containers catching water leak underneath each compartment at 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-