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3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P All TCS foods in upright cooler measured 45-52F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC discarded all cooked food and moved raw food to freezer. VR - Verification required within 3 days to verify cooler is repaired. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Upright cooler was holding above 41F. Contact refrigeration technician to repair cooler. 0 pts.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed one pan of cooked ground beef temping above 41F (see temp chart) stored inside the standing reach-in cooler. PIC stated this was not taken out of refrigeration at all today. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the TCS food item. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, only one TCS food item was observed out of temp during today's inspection. Facility is also taking preventative measures for cold holding, conducting multiple temperature checks daily that they keep track of via whiteboard on their standing cold holding unit. 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 .

3-501.18 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 a pan of house-made pimiento cheese date-marked with a prep date of 12/10, stored in the lowboy of the make table. PIC stated that was the correct date of prep, but this is a food item they batch-prep and freeze and thaw before serving. PIC stated this was pulled out to thaw yesterday and must have forgotten to mark it with the thaw date. CDI: PIC created second date sticker to indicate the "clock start" date. Observed a single grilled chicken stored in a food-grade bag date-marked with a prep date of 11/12, stored inside the lowboy of the make table. Food employee stated this is incorrect and was made on 12/11, and must have accidentally written the wrong date. EHS observed all other bags of grilled chicken were within the 7-day window. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the TCS food item, since the grilled chicken had surpassed the 7-day window. Observed an opened jug of milk date marked with two different dates (hand-written 12/17 and sticker stating 12/18). PIC stated they opened this on 12/17, and was unsure of why there was a second date sticker with a different date. CDI: PIC removed the date sticker of 12/18, as PIC confirmed it was opened on 12/17. EHS reviewed date-marking rules with PIC and different methods to make date-marking system easy and feasible for all employees to follow. 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 .

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 accumulating on the interior surfaces inside the lowboy freezer. Observed soiled gaskets at cold holding units. Increase cleaning frequency.

6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Observed the black baseboard at the can wash falling off of the wall. Repair baseboard so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat items in freezer. CDI Corrected order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer in three bay sink testing at 0 ppm, was being used to sanitize. CDI PIC replaced empty bottle and re tested, test at 150 ppm quat. 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

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two TCS items in prep unit holding above 41F. All other items holding 41F and below. CDI coleslaw and shredded cheese voluntarily discarded. Improvement made, no escalation in points. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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 multiple sliced deli meats without date marks on date of opening. CDI PIC date marked items. 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 .

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed blanched fries sitting out on TPHC without time stamp. CDI PIC time stamped.

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 liquid bottle and shakers without labels. Label

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing door handle on make table. PIC stated they have the new handle to replace it, just haven’t gotten around to attaching it. Observed rusted shelf above 3-compartment sink where clean dishes are stored. Replace rusted shelf. -Ice bin lid broken Repeat

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple TCS food items in the standing reach-in cooler cold holding above 41F (see temp chart). EHS observed log on white board where they conduct temperature checks three times a day, and PIC stated last temperature check was at 7:00AM, and found no issues with items cold holding at or below 41F. When EHS observed this, two hours had passed since the last temperature check, so EHS allowed PIC and food employee to move all TCS food items into the reach-in freezer to rapidly cool down. EHS observed digital ambient air temp was reading 44F at the lowest, and 47F at the highest after different observations of inactivity. PIC stated they will contact their repairman ASAP to have the unit checked out. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance. 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 .

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing door handle on make table. PIC stated they have the new handle to replace it, just haven’t gotten around to attaching it. Observed rusted shelf above 3-compartment sink where clean dishes are stored. Replace rusted shelf.

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 a container of soup in the lowboy cooler without a date mark. PIC stated that it was made the same day as the soup warming up in the hotwell (yesterday). CDI: PIC created date label for the soup. 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 .

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee doing food prep and washing dishes in the dish room, without a hair restraint. CDI: PIC gave the food employee a hat and food employee donned hat.

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 the scoop handles of non-TCS food (powdered sugar and all-purpose flour) submerged in the food inside the bins. Keep scoop handles in non-TCS foods above the top of the food to prevent contamination.

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a sleeve of single-serve ice cream cups stored directly on the floor. CDI: PIC moved the sleeve off of the floor to prevent contamination.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the spray hose at the 3-compartment sink hanging halfway into the sink basin. Hose may need to get tightened, or contact repairman to repair.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed lettuce and cabbage heads over ready to eat foods. Switch order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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 working bottles of oil with no labe.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly flying around in back prep area.

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 cooking oil in cardboard box in direct contact with floor. Keep all food 6 inches and above floor

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed box of raw haddock fish stored on top of packages of corn and mixed vegetables inside of the reach-in freezer unit. No physical evidence of contamination was observed. CDI - Storage order corrected to prevent cross contamination. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed grits hot holding between 110-125 degrees F. CDI - Grits reheated > 165 degrees F by PIC. -0- 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.

REPEAT VIOLATION: 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. Observed no date marking on baked beans and canadian bacon held past 7 days (exp date: 4/19/24) inside of cold drawer unit. PIC confirmed first use date for baked beans to be 4/19. CDI - Baked beans date marked and canadian bacon voluntarily discarded by PIC. -3- EHS discussed with PIC about date marking and disposition (FIFO) procedures. 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.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on left door of upright reach-in unit. Repair. -0-

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal cell phone stored on food contact surface of deli slicer. CDI - Device removed by PIC. -0-

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and recontaminate them by turning off faucet handles with out a barrier. CDI - Employee educated and hands properly washed. Compliance with hand washing procedures observed throughout remainder of inspection. -0-

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed vegetable chopper with food debris stored as clean at floating shelf above prep sink. CDI - Vegetable chopper relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -0- 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.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed no date marking on corned beef inside of the 2-door reach-in unit. PIC states that it was first used yesterday. CDI - Date added to corned beef. 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. Observed baked beans held past 7 days (11/29-12/5) inside of reach-in and no pull dates on chili inside of cold drawer unit. CDI - Baked beans voluntarily discarded and pull date added to chili. -1.5- 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.

REPEAT: 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed qac sanitizer spray bottle stored on counter top beside coffee filters, which were directly below the spray bottle’s nozzle. No physical evidence of contamination was observed. CDI - Spray bottle relocated to designated chemical storage area. -1-

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxed food stored directly on floor under shelving unit at dry goods room. CDI - PIC removed product from floor. -0-

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing foods with out a hair restraint. -0-

4-903.11(C) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service to-go containers faced upwards on shelving above prep units. -0-

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed multiple tcs foods cold held above 41 f. CDI allowed to 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P observed butane stored with food on shelf. Cdi removed