FOOD LION #2667 PRODUCE

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed four cutting boards discolored along with deep grooves and score marks. PIC will order new cutting boards.

REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed five portioned cups of cut watermelon chunks cold holding above 41F on speedrack in WIC. Timestamp indicates food was processed approximately around 9:00AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. 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 .

4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several white cutting boards stack on top of each other still wet stored clean on above prep sink. CDI - PIC moved cutting boards back to 3-comp-sink to be rewash. PIC will obtain equipment for cutting boards to air dry properly.

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed hand washing sink not fixed to wall and loose to touch. PIC will place work order.

REPEAT 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed flowers stored inside the only hand washing sink. CDI - PIC removed flowers out of sink. Long term compliance PIC shall posted hand washing sign "ONLY"

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several containers of cut watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe above 41F on speed in WIC with time stamp exceeding cooling window of 4 hours. Time stamps displayed 11:30AM, 8:00AM 10:12AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded 12 containers. See Temp Chart. 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 .

REPEAT 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed boxes of fruit (grapes, strawberry) on and in hand washing sink. CDI - Employee removed items from hand washing sink.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without any form of hair covering. CDI - PIC gave employee hair covering.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed PIC and food employee with lack of knowledge of foodborne illness and employee health policy. CDI - EHS educated PIC and food employee on employee health policy and gave out poster. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit and diarrheal written procedures or kit. EHS and PIC search for kit and poster nothing was found. CDI - PIC gave out poster and educated PIC on vomit and diarrheal written procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand washing sink with dirt residue and pieces of plant leafs inside sink. CDI - Educated PIC and employee on the limitation of hand washing sinks.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer for 3-comp-sink measuring 0PPM. sanitizer bag was connect to hose behind 3-comp-sink. Food employee was able to fix the issues after connecting the sanitizer which resulted in 200PPM. PIC will call company to check dispenser. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

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 large bowl of cut honeydew wrapped with no date marking in WIC. PIC and food employee were unsure of date food was cut. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. 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 .

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC door gasket torn near bottom half and sides. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC door does not self close.

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips for 3-comp-sink that uses quat sanitizer. 10 VR required. 07/22/24

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand washing sink leaking water from plumbing pipes.

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 FRP wall with holes near 3-comp-sink and entry way of kitchen. 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 FRP panels detaching from wall near vegetable wash sink.

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed thermometer stored with large amount food debris on it. CDI PIC cleaned and sanitized thermometer

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC door does not self close.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed Quat sanitizer at 3 comp sink at 500 ppm VR needed 7-22-23 REPEAT 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water at 3 comp sink at 155F. Cold water does not work. PIC stated that he is not been able to get cold water in the produce department. EHS spoke with store manager and he put in a work order.

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 paper towel dispenser not working. PIC stated that it is broken.

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed empty flower pots in handwashing sink. CDI PIC moved pots and cleaned handwashing sink.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed Quat sanitizer at 3 comp sink below 50 ppm. PIC has put in a service order to have the dispenser repaired. VR needed within 3 days 2-25-23 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honey dew melon in grab n go case above 41F. Cut Melons had been put in Grab n Go case 1 or 2 days ago. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded the cut melons in the grab n go case. 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 .

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed 2 sanitizer bottles hanging above open boxes single-service items CDI PIC moved sanitizer bottles

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 floors with debris and build up along the walls and under shelving.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee laying on top of box of single-service items. CDI PIC moved employee jacket.

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 the area underneath the WIC motor panel in need of cleaning, observed black build-up.

4-101.11 (A) Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. - P observed a copper spoon being used as a melon baller. Due to the acidic nature of fruit they cannot use copper due to the risk of leaching. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded copper spoon and gave them a new hard plastic spoon.

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 low grout throughout facility.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed watermelon holding at 46 F, cantaloupe at 43 F, and a melon mix at 43 F. CDI - Food was voluntarily discarded. Melon cups will be pushed farther back on the shelf until unit can be looked at.

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 watermelon cooling in a tightly covered container, wrapped with plastic paper. CDI. PIC removed to WI cooler.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use items stored under prep table with build of from cut produce on them. CDI. PIC removed and voluntarily discarded.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed fans in the produce prep room with dust. More frequent cleaning needed.

5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf Observed low pressure from hot water at handsink.

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 water pooled on the floor of the walk in cooler.

2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C Observed employee chewing gum in the prep area. Employees should refrain from eating/drinking foods or chewing gum in prep or food storage areas as a contamination hazard exists with saliva. No points deducted.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee without a hair restraint in the prep area. No points deducted.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open at time of inspection 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed garbage bag and other litter stored in the dumpster area. Area is in need of cleaning.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed watermelon in display case at 52F. CDI all packages voluntarily discarded. PIC stated facility will no longer cut watermelon. Maintenance contacted.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Observed hand washing sink blocked by misc carts, storage. (keep access to promote hand washing)

( NO POINTS DEDUCTED) 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split / torn gasket on walk-in cooler door in need of repair.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split/torn gasket on walk-in cooler, Observed damaged plastic air curtain in need of repair.

4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C; Keep equipment in good repair; Observed split /torn gasket on walk-in cooler door.

(general comment) 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C; Keep non-food contact surfaces clean; Observed shelving where berries are stored collecting debris in need of cleaning.

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Observed hand wash sink hot water maximum temperature of 84 F. VR