FOOD LION #1371 PRODUCE

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid of dumpster open in the dumpster area of the facility. Ensure that dumpster lid is maintained as closed when not in use. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a large amount of waste stored around the dumpster and outside of the dumpster. Waste receptacles must have trash stored so that it is inaccessible to pests. REPEAT VIOLATIONS

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. Discussion with PIC and food employees regarding 5 symptoms and exclusion/restriction procedures revealed lack of training for employee health policy. Per PIC, EHP training is mostly computer based and only obtained during onboarding. CDI - PIC procured new EHP agreement. Thoroughly discussed increasing training policy and education provided to employees regarding EHP processes and procedures. Recommend signing employee health policies as acknowledgment of policy. -0-

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two heavily scratched and scored cutting boards at 3-compartment sink drain board and one in use. -0-

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste on ground surrounding dumpster. REPEAT VIOLATION: 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster lids and sliding doors kept open during time of the inspection. Keep dumpster lids and doors closed when not in use. -1-

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 towel dispenser at hand sink unable to function. PIC stated that the battery needs to be replaced to the dispenser. Paper towels were available next to dispenser. 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 dust accumulation on ceiling panel in produce prep room. Increase cleaning and maintain clean. -0-

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a drain plug missing in the dumpster. EHS advised PIC to contact their waste company, Trash Control INC, to obtain a new drain plug. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster lids kept open during time of the inspection. Keep dumpster lids closed when not in use.

REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed cut watermelon quarters cold held at 43.5 F degrees. All other TCS applicable foods observed to be < 41 F degrees Refer to temperature observation chart. According to air thermometer, unit had began it’s defrost cycle moments prior to inspection. PIC advised EHS that the duration of defrost cycle is 45 minutes. CDI - Watermelon voluntarily discarded by PIC. PIC advised that the unit’s defrost cycle would be reduced to maintain product at required temperatures. -0- ***No escalation of points due to improvement observed.

3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed visible food debris on knives stored inside knife storage rack. Utensils not used for today’s services, according to PIC. CDI - Utensils removed to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -0.5-

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1 of 3 non-functional drain stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Also observed walk-in cooler door panel beginning to detach. Repair. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two heavily scored green cutting boards at 3-compartment sink drain board. Replace or resurface. -0-

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P, For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed cut watermelon quarters cold held between 44-47 F. CDI, watermelon voluntarily discarded. -0-

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored on produce prep counter with retail goods. CDI - Spray bottle relocated to designated area. -1-

6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal food stored on top of box of disposable gloves on food prep counter. CDI - Personal food discarded. -0-

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee dump cup of ice water in hand sink. CDI: PIC redirected employee and educated. This instance was not observed further during the inspection.

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 towel dispenser at hand sink unable to function. PIC stated that a work order is in to repair dispenser. Paper towels were available next to dispenser.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed cut watermelon quarters cold held between 43-44 degrees F. CDI, watermelon voluntarily discarded.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 2 fruit flies in prep area near walk in cooler.

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 general cleaning needed in produce cases. Observed debris and stickers on shelving.

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee touch face and adjust mask and caugh then proceed to handle clean single-service items and change task without washing their hands. CDI by instruction.

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed bulk quat sanitizer bag stored on clean equipment at sink. CDI, chemical relocated for proper storage.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed detergent low at 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 of 2 fan blower to dry hands not working in men's restroom. Employee stated work order was placed on unit.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Cut watermelon observed cold holding in grab and go case above 41F. CDI. Watermelon had been holding less than 4 hours and was immediately moved to rapidly cool in freezer.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P A few packages of cut watermelon observed above 41F in grab and go unit that were wrapped earlier today. CDI. Discarded voluntarily by PIC. Repeat violation.

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Seal pad observed torn. Replace.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Cut watermelon and honeydew at customer grab-n-go case observed at 47F. CDI. Melon was taken to be rapidly cooled.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed plastic curtain at entrance to walk in cooler badly damaged on one side and completely missing from the other.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed minor build up on back wall behind broccoli in customer produce misting case.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jackets stored on a prep surface in back area with walk in cooler.

Observed build up on the walk in walls, walk in lights, and walk in wall attachments. 6-502.12 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 light sleeves not connected to the endcaps- connect these so that it encapsulates the bulb totally. 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.

Observed torn walk in cooler flaps. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.

Observed open lids to dumpsters today and a hole in one of the dumpsters, making it leak. 5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction.

Observed light shields not connected to end caps in the produce room. 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.

Observed knives stored on a holder with a small amount of build up today. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.

5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed a broken and ineffective drain plug on the dumpster. 5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed the dumpster leaking today. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both dumpster sliding doors open today.

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 debris and build up under and behind the ice machine today. Observed dust build up on the cutting room fans today.

6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed lightshields not connected to the endcaps in the produce cutting area today on 3-4 lights.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed large cart blocking access to hand sink. Removed obstacle.