PALM BERRIES STEELE CREEK

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) 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 . Observed opened bag of spinach stored in reach-in freezer without date mark. PIC stated that products usually last about 2 days. CDI: spinach was properly dated during the inspection.

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 dry goods and dry toppings not labeled. CDI: labeled during inspection.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food without proper hair restraint.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed quat sanitizer bucket with concentration level at 0ppm. CDI: sanitizer bucket was dumped and refilled with quat sanitizer at proper levels from 3-compartment sink - 300ppm.

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 single service items including plastic spoons, plastic bowls, and paper bags stored on floor at back storage room and front register area behind counter.