DEFY CHARLOTTE

4-602.11 (A) (1) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before each use with a different type of raw animal food. P Observed several metal pizza trays stored clean under pizza oven with food debris and build up. Pizza is directly placed on pizza trays without any barriers. CDI - PIC moved pizza trays to 3-comp-sink to be W/R/S. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

REPEAT 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 cheese sauce without any form of date marking, PIC was unable to accurately date mark cheese sauce. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded cheese sauce. *Points reduced due to improvement in date marking violation quantity*. 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 .

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of pizza sauce stored directly on the floor in dry storage room. CDI - PIC removed box off the floor.

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed single service plastic forks with food contact surface face-up. CDI - PIC inverted plastic forks.

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restroom,

REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed drink spillage on floor beneath drink machines. Observed dust buildup on ceilings and vent covers, Increase frequency of cleaning area. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles above pizza oven. Replace tiles.

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed hot water at 122F at handsink with no water coming out when cold water handle was turned on. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -1- 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed sanitizer dispensing from hand sink dispenser. -CDI- PIC replaced sanitizer with soap.

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 multiple items in prep unit improperly date marked: chicken tenders 11/29-11/36 & 11/28-12/5 (discard should be 12/4), popcorn chicken 11/30-11/37 & 11/30-12/7 (discard should be 12/6), fries 11/30-11/37, cheese and pizza sauce 11/30-12/8 (discard should be 12/6). -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .

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 available for use. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple flying pests. -0-

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored on hanging unit attached to wall, items were touching wall and wall had food debris and other contamination. Observed some clean utensils stored in a container with food debris. Recommended relocate items and change out clean containers more frequently. -0-

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 exterior surfaces of most equipment in need of cleaning such as soda and slushee machines, pizza oven, nacho chip holder, and nacho cheese dispenser. Observed interior surface of nacho chip case, straw holding unit, RIF, lowboy freezer, and pizza oven in need of cleaning. Observed food debris on table where drink machines are stored. Observed date sticker on exterior surface of food container stored as clean. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. Ensure all date marking stickers are removed prior to cleaning. -0-

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed drink spillage on floor beneath drink machines. Observed dust buildup on ceilings and vent covers, and walls, especially near ceiling and on/around electrical outlets. Observed walls behind drink machines in hard to reach areas in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM on duty until after 3 pm today. Concession stand was open and offering fountain drinks and slurpees. PIC on duty is not offering other food items. Afternoon employee, who has certification, will arrive at 3 and makes pizzas and other food items. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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 pizza sauce and chicken fingers in the prep top with expired date marked. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 . 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 mini corn dog bites in the lowboy cooler with no date mark. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Observed multiple clean dishes and utensils not stored inverted.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed could not demonstrate how employees are trained on the health policy. EHS provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement. VR needed to verify employees have read and signed the form. 9-29-24 For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed facility does not have written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. VR needed 9-29-24 For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed open employee drink with a straw on top of the lowboy freezer in the kitchen. CDI employee throw out drink.

2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee leave the kitchen and return and handle pizza coming out of the oven without washing his hands. CDI EHS educated employee and he washed his hands.

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 open bags of sausage crumbles, mini corn bites, chicken tenders, and sautéed peppers mix in the lowboy cooler not date marked. CDI PIC 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemical spray bottle on cutting board of prep top. CDI Employee moved spray bottle.

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service trays stored on top of lowboy freezer unprotected. CDI PIC inverted trays

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed facility does not have test strips to measure sanitizer at 3 comp sink. VR needed 9-29-24

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed spill at drink machine. PIC stated that they have an issue at the drink machine. PIC has already called to get the leak fixed.

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 pepperoni in the prep top unit dated 10/3-10/10. Item dated for 8 days. Date is 10/11. Pepperoni discarded. 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 .

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 pizza oven in need of cleaning.

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. CDI- Sanitizer corrected to 200ppm

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no food prep thermometer.

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 legs of oven in need of cleaning. Observed tall reach in cooler in the back kitchen area in need of cleaning.

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels a the back handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at the sink.

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 bottom of tall reach in freezer in need of cleaning.

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the front handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at handwashing sink

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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed chicken tenders, pepperoni and sausage in the prep top with the incorrect labels. Observed fries and hotdogs in the prep top without a date. CDI- All items discarded.

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 low reach in cooler in need of cleaning. Observed tall reach in freezer in need of cleaning.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back kitchen area.

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no CFPM on site.

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event. Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS left copy and educated PIC.

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 container of sausage and pepperoni dated 8/30/21. CDI- Discarded. Observed chicken tenders without a date mark CDI- Discarded.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed tall reach in freezer in need of cleaning. Observed pizza oven in need of cleaning.

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floors in need of cleaning. Floors are sticky. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage. Replace tiles.

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink. CDI- PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on outside of drink machine ice chute. Observed dray below heater with food debris.

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 a bag of chicken tenders and hot dogs open in the tall reach in unit without a date mark. CDI-PIC date mark items.

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf no hot water at handsinks in restrooms. observed 74F. Verification required within 10 days.

3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P observed raw shell eggs stored over pepperoni and sausage in upright cooler. CDI by rearranging storage order.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner. CDI by labeling.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed single service items stored on the floor.

5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. no waste bin at kitchen hand sink.