FAIRFIELD INN CHARLOTTE NORTHLAKE

-REPEAT- 3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed no nutrition labels on dispensers for customer self-serve cereal. PIC to print out and display nutrition information.

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

2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf Observed a health policy with only 5 of the 6 reportable illnesses. CDI - EHS provided new Health Policies during inspection.

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. 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 all breakfast bar items and milk carafes being held on 4-hour TPHC. All food is discarded after breakfast service. No TPHC policy was available and no time labels were observed. CDI - EHS provided a TPHC policy and instructed employees on how to mark time for 4 hours each morning.

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed no nutrition labels for self-dispensing cereal.

REPEAT 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed kitchen employees preparing food while wearing jewelry on their hands and no hair restraints.

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a rusty knife on the knife magnet.

REPEAT 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trashcan in the women’s restroom.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed shredded cheese and feta being held above 41F on counter of breakfast bar area, observed sausage patties being held in microwave above 41F. PIC stated that items were put in microwave for less than 30 minutes but had not yet been reheated. EHS observed sausage patties stored beneath a pan of bacon that had already been reheated. CDI- PIC removed cheeses to be cooled down for next day due to being within 4 hour parameter, feta cheese see item #23, PIC began process of reheating sausage patties to be hot held at breakfast bar. 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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P. Observed feta being held in bags separate from original packaging without a date, original packaging was opened and prepped on 5/28. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed salsa without a date being stored in 2D RIC, PIC was unaware of when item was opened. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed turkey and pork sausage patties being held in 2D RIC without a date, PIC was aware that items were prepped on 6/6 and had dates marked on packaging. Observed large single-use bag of turkey sausage patties dated 6/25, food employee stated that this indicated month/year but was unaware of day of prep. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. EHS discussed proper date marking procedures with PIC and food employees present. 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 .

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing wedding ring and bracelets while engaging in food prep.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed plastic pans used for reheating and preparing foods with cracks and damages to bottom of equipment. Repair or replaced damaged equipment. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed corner of prep table in need of repair as stated on non-compliant items of permit. PIC stated that a new prep surface had been ordered but has not yet arrived.

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 2D RIC in need of cleaning due to residue accumulation.

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in restroom used by female employees.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee’s personal phone, glasses, and coffee cup stored on prep table adjacent to microwaves. Designate area for storage of personal items.