RICKO'S CHURRO BAR

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed food employees uninformed of responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses, and exposure. EHS discussed reading over required items and having employee sign sheet acknowledging training. CDI- PIC discussed sheet with employees during inspection. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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 employee storing personal cup of water on prep table without lidding. CDI- PIC removed cup to designated area.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Small flying insects observed in establishment. EHS discussed pest control with PIC.

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink being used to store water cups. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC discarded water cup.

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee with visibly soiled gloves wipe hands on cloth before returning to food prep. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had food employee discard gloves and wash hands. Based on this scenario EHS recommends glove changes as necessary and handwashing if task is to be changed.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed raw shelled eggs maintained on prep counter above 41F. PIC stated item is held out of unit during prep to be used, and removed to be cooled in prep unit if leftover. PIC mentioned item had been held out for more than an hour. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. *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 .

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door entrance maintained open without screen or air curtain. CDI- PIC closed door. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects at back prep area.

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 gaskets of front reach-in needing cleaning.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed facility without employee health plan. CDI.. EHS left updated plan. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed heavy whipping cream date marked for 8/5/25 held in prep unit that had foul odor and curds. Heavy whipping cream was used earlier today. CDI.. Heavy whipping cream was voluntarily discarded.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed dough filled with mozzarella cheese made at facility above 41F.CDI..voluntarily discarded. 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 milk in two RI from Sunday without date. CDI. PIC date marked. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers of oil stored directly on the floor in the kitchen area.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly in solution with sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine. CDI. PIC replaced the solution to 150ppm chlorine.

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 milk in RI from Sunday without date. CDI. PIC date marked. 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 .

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee stuffs stored directly by customer items. CDI. PIC removed.