PALM BERRIES CORNELIUS

REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.

REPEAT 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Improvements made from last inspection.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 0ppm Quat sanitizer buckets.

REPEAT 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 scoops for fruit and other products with handles lying down in the product.

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a prep cooler cutting board with deep cuts and stains.

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.

REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed 4 dented cans of Pumpkin in the storage closet. CDI - Items will be discarded.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed three employees preparing food without hair restraints.

REPEAT 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 scoops for granola and other products with handles lying down in the product.

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 box of single-service cups stored on the floor of the storage closet.

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed a ceiling vent with heavy dust debris in the back kitchen.

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.

REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.

2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed two employees drinks stored on prep surfaces.

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 missing date marks for open container of coconut milk. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a bottle of cocoa butter lotion stored on a prep surface. CDI - Item was removed.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed three fruit flies in the prep area.

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets.

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 scoops for granola with handles laying down in the product.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken Quat dispenser for the 3-compartment sink. Establishment uses a measuring cup to manually add sanitizer.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed a spray hose connected to the mono sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed. Observed a leak coming from one prep sink faucet.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug.

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. *Observed - Employee cellphone on prep table.

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on staff at time of inspection.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf Observed food employee unable to identify or list the correct illnesses and symptoms associated with food borne illness. CDI: Education provided and EHS provided copy of EH policy to PIC via email.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low chlorine sanitizer at 3-compartment sink- 0ppm. Facility has QAC dispenser on wall but in poor repair/dispenses inconsistently. PIC stated work order placed. EHS will return within 3 days to verify unit repaired and properly dispensing QAC sanitizer. Facility to make sanitizer solution by hand using QAC solution since no chlorine test strips in facility. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach/window cleaner. CDI by labeling.