CORNER CRUST CORNELIUS

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

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed an employee cutting tomatoes out of the original box without washing first.

REPEAT 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, a missing lid for the recycling bin and a missing dumpster drain plug.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee phone stored on a prep surface while tomatoes were being cut.

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 one employee drink stored on a prep surface.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above cooked chicken wings in the walk-in cooler.

7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a first aid kit with medications and dish soap stored above sauces and oil in the dry storage area. Observed one spray bottle of chemical with a worn-off label. CDI - First aid kit and dish soap were moved to a separate area. Spray bottle was re-labeled.

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 one large bin of flour without a label.

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair band around her wrist.

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a missing drain plug for the dumpster.

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). 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 cut sausage in the walk-in cooler from 11/30/25. Manager stated that they were frozen on that day and thawed today. CDI - Date of thaw was added to stickers to that it may accurately reflect how old the product is.

3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed paper towels being used inside of a large container of cut lettuce.

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 one ramekin being used to scoop cheese for salads.

4-603.12 Debris on equipment and utensils shall be manually scraped before washing, or removed in the warewashing machine with a prewash cycle. Observed a sticker attached to the outside of a dish stored as clean.

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors. No points deducted due to other establishments using the dumpster during inspection.

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 one employee drink stored above food products.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above washed/cut tomatoes in the walk-in cooler.

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 Observed tomatoes attempting to cool with lids on and stacked. Observed pizza rolls cooling on the counter at 76 degrees. CDI - Lids were removed and pizza rolls were moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool.

10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin-probe thermometer. Establishment uses thin products such as sliced sausage and pepperoni.

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces.

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. 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 tongs inside a container of cooked wings with the handle laying down in the product. Observed ramekins being used to scoop spices and flour.

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “household use only” blender and burner.

10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed damaged Quat test strips due to them falling in the sanitizer.

5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed a spray hose connected to the mop sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed.

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

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC is not food safety certified. Permit is within 210 days of permit issuance. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed pizza being held on TPHC without written procedure. CDI-provided TPHC template to PIC and link to more information. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle of degreaser without label. CDI by labeling container.

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked bowls, containers on the drying rack.