CIRCLE K #4838

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee actively engage in food prep without a hair restraint. REPEAT

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed the dumpster with no drain plug in place. EHS advised PIC to contact waste company to obtain a new drain plug.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee actively engage in food prep without a hair restraint. REPEAT

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 cleaning needed in micro waves. needs to be cleaned. Repeat

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee actively engage in food prep without a hair restraint. REPEAT

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 use cups stored with broom and dust pans touching the cups. CDI. PIC removed

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 cleaning needed in micro waves. needs to be cleaned

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee actively engage in food prep without a hair restraint. CDI: PIC gave food employee a hairnet and food employee donned the hairnet.

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 three tongs stored hanging on the partition of the handsink, next to the countertop oven. PIC stated that these tongs are used to grab the TCS foods that they reheat to place on TPHC. CDI: PIC removed the three tongs and placed at the dish room to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed the dumpster with no drain plug in place. EHS advised PIC to contact waste company to obtain a new drain plug.

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 breakfast sandwiches held past 7 day requirement (7/10-7/16) and no date marking on pre-cooked smokey cheddar sausages. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded sandwiches and allowed to date mark sausages according to first use date (7/14). -0- 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.

REPEAT VIOLATION: 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. Observed all items at front hot station (chicken bites, chicken sandwiches, empanadas, hashbrowns and wings) on 4 hour holding times but PIC could not provide time procedures for these items. PIC stated that these items do not hold at 135F very long while they are in the hot station so they have always used 4 hour time stamps and discarded at the 4 hour mark. CDI - EHS provided PIC with a TPHC procedure template and completed document onsite. -3- TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket at undercounter reach-in unit (under cheese/chili dispenser). Repair. -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 minor food residue on the non food contact portion of hot holding rollers and surfaces of chili dispenser. Maintain clean. -0-

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed missing trash can lid missing. PIC advised that a replacement trash bin has been ordered. -0-

REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 damaged wall above fire extinguisher in hallway and damaged metal wall strip used to connect corners near walk-in cooler. -1-

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. Observed all items at front Hot station such as pizza station and various hot bar items (chicken bites, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, wings) on 4 hour holding times but PIC could not provide time procedures for these items. PIC stated that these items do not hold at 135F very long while they are in the hot station so they have always used 4 hour time stamps and discarded at the 4 hour mark. CDI-EHS provided PIC with a TPHC procedure template and went over how to fill our fillable form. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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 missing floor tile beside of mop sink. Repair. REPEAT.

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with no drain plug in place. REPEAT.

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 minor dent in the wall at the bathroom doorstop. Repair as needed. REPEAT.

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed back area handsink with power drill and screws in the sink basin. PIC elaborated that repair personnel were performing maintenance on the facility A/C system. CDI - tools were removed from the sink basin. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed back area handsink dispenser not dispensing paper towels. CDI - Food employee replaced paper towels from readily available supply.

3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed four (4) food items marked with disposal times of 2:23 and four (4) food items marked with disposal times of 3:27 at 3:35. CDI - PIC voluntarily removed expired food items and scanned them for disposal.

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 one (1) bag of clean mop heads stored on floor adjacent to mop sink. CDI - Bag was elevated prior to EHS comment.

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with no drain plug in place. REPEAT.

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 minor dent in the wall at the bathroom doorstop. Repair as needed. 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 minor food soil on wall of WIC.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC engaging in food prep (placing of tornadoes on the roller grill) without effective hair restraints.

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed two (2) recently washed rinsed and sanitized p[lastic bins on the drying racks drying while stacked together. CDI - Items were separated out and allowed to air dry.

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 minor food residue on the non food contact portion of the coffee machine spouts and wall of the WIC.

5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf Observed automatic bathroom hand sink not dispensing water. PIC elaborated that the handsink had recently not been functioning and that a work order had been submitted for its repair. A verification will occur no later than 10/24/2022

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed missing lid from cardboard dumpster. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with no drain plug in place

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 minor dent in the wall at the bathroom doorstop. Repair as needed.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no persons with CFPM certification during inspection. PIC states they plan to take the test again soon. - REPEAT - 2 -

2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drinks and food items stored on prep top next to hand sink. CDI - PIC dumped all drinks. - 1 -

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee dumping employee drinks down hand sink drain. CDI - Discussed using hand sinks for hand washing only. Hand sink washed out. - 0 -

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site.

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 on site. VERIFICATION REQUIRED

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is split.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed some minor build up on cabinet handles.

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 coleslaw and opened packages of hot dogs opened with no date mark. CDI, PIC date marked both food items.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors opened on dumpster and one lid opened on dumpster.

6-301.12 Paper towles must be provided at each hand sink.-Pf No paper towels available at back handsink as dispenser was jammed. CDI - PIC cleared jammed dispenser. 6-301.14 All hand sinks shall have hand washing signs posted. No handwashing sign in restroom. CDI - Adhesive hand washing sign left with PIC to post.

4-601.11(B)(C) - Non-food contact surfaces shall remain clean to sight and touch. Clean crumbs from low prep cooler door gasket and dark build up from creamer dispenser gasket.

4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Dark build up found in a couple of soda nozzles. Clean.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Two spray bottles of chemical with no label. Sanitizer in spray bottle several ties stronger than recommended by the manufacturer. CDI - Bottles were labeled and santizer diluted to correct concentration.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up from low prep cooler door gaskets.

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 hot dogs opened two days ago without date marking. CDI - PIC date marked these items during the inspection. -1.5

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup in the can wash and buildup on the splash guard of soda dispenser. -.5-

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 water damaged ceiling tiles near the 3-comp sink and in the main area near the soda dispensers. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles over the handwash and canwash. -1- REPEAT

4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed buildup on the inside of the microwaves. -0-

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed hot holding chili and nacho cheese hot holding at 129-131F. CDI - Items reheated to 135F and service company called today for replacement machine.-1.5-

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed exposed coffee filter outside of wrapping on top of the coffee maker. -.5- REPEAT

6-101.11 (A)(3) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C In areas subject to moisture, floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles over the can wash and front handsink. REPEAT -.5- 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 water damaged ceiling tile over the electrical boxes near dry storage.

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at the front handsink nor at the bathroom handsink. CDI - Handwashing sign emailed today. -1-

4-602.11 (E)(4)(b) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup inside soda nozzles cleaned weekly. CDI - PIC implemented daily cleaning since this is a 24-hour facility. -0-

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 opened hot dogs without date marking on packaging. CDI - Hot dogs date marked. -1.5-

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed concentrated quat sanitizer in spray bottle diluted to 400 ppm when packaging specifies 200 ppm max concentration after dilution. CDI - PIC diluted to 200 ppm. -1-

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed no hair restraints on any food employees. Wear a hat, visor, hair net or other effective hair restraint while preparing food. -0-

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed coffee filters stored without outer packaging on top of coffee machine. Keep protected while in storage. -0-

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed missing lid on left dumpster in the dumpster corral. Repair. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed missing plug on dumpster to the right in the corral. -0-

6-101.11 (A)(3) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Floor, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent over areas subject to moisture. Observed asbsorbent ceiling tiles over the front handsink and the can wash. Replace these with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles. -0-

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed pack of open cigarettes sitting on the counter to 3-compartment sink. CDI-The cigarettes were discarded.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink. Needs repair.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid to left dumpster missing. PIC stated that it went missing after a storm and has called for repair or possible replacing by company.

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 wall underneath 3-compartment sink in poor repair. Observed missing ceiling tle above the reach in freezer. Needs replacing. The wall is in need of repair.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed brush for cleaning in handsink. Removed. Repeat

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed black build up on chute to ice dispensers at soda fountain. Gave instructions. Repeat

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chili in dispenser temping at 120 F and below. Product was temped by dispensed product and also with contact with bag. Unit was adjusted to maintain 135 F.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors and lid open on dumpster. Gave instruction.

Wall needs repair under drainboard of 3-comp sink. Gave instruction. Repeat

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed brush for cleaning in handsink. Removed.

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed black build up on chute to ice dispensers at soda fountain. Gave instructions. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed quat sanitizer in bottle with testing strip measuring 400 + ppm. Remade to correct concentration.

Provide and use sanitizer test strips to assure sanitizer at proper concentration.

Wall needs repair under drainboard of 3-comp sink.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed taquitos between 110-119F degrees. PIC moved these items back behind the "still cooking" partition.

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed clean sode nozzles stored under cabinetwith spray chemicals. Nozzles relocated.

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 cups within splash area of front hand sink.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed leaked red syrup from slushee machine under storage cabinet.

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 floor tile missing near can wash, FRP board cut out around can wash faucet with exposed dry wall, ceiling tiles with water damage/ absorbant in back of house and some ceiling tiles missing. Observed missing and damaged baseboards in back of house. Also observed cracks in can wash.

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C Observed no properly certified Food Protection Manager present upon arrival. A manager who reported that they are certified arrived later, but they are having to come from another store down the street. They cannot count as the Certified Food Protection manager for this store unless they are present for all the hours of food service operation in this store.

. 2. -301.12 Cleaning Procedure - P The two food service hand sinks were found not to be available for proper handwashing. The one in the front of the store did not have hand soap upon arrival. The hand sink in the back of the facility in the food service area was completely blockedby boxes, air filters, and chemical bottles. Proper hand washing at the approprate sinks was therefore not possible. -CDI Soap was found for the front handsink and the back handsink was cleared.

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - PF Observed the front handsink to have no soap. -CDI Soap was provided. Observed back handsink to be completely blocked. Do not block handsink. -CDI Sink was cleared.5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF

4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed 3 compartment sink used to store items including soiled single use towels. Keep the sink clean and clear for use washing utensils. -CDI C. Elmore directed that the sink be cleaned. -REPEAT4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed sanitizer bucket to have 0ppm sanitizer. -CDI Bucket was emptied.

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF Observed hot dogs in cold holding opened from previous day but not date marked. -Properly date mark all items that are opened and that are refrigeration required. -CDI C. Elmore directed a staff member to properly date mark the items.

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Observed a leak under the 3 compartment sink that is affecting the floor and soaking through the wall into the manager office. Repair this leak.

4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed 3 compartment sink used to store items including broken bottles. Keep the sink clean and clear for use washing utensils. -CDI C. Elmore directed that the sink be cleaned.

3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding - P Observed pre-cooked packaged items to be less than 135F at the end of reheating. They must reach 135F/165F within 2 hours. -CDI Items were discarded.

3-501.16 (A)(1) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold HoldingObserved Hot Dogs, Egg Rolls, and other roller items to be below the required temperature. Some of the items may have been warming, but other had been on the unit for longer than 2 hours. -CDI Items were discarded.

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold HoldingObserved Hot Dogs, Egg Rolls, and other items to be above the required temperature in a reach-in cooler. -CDI Items were discarded. Do not use the cooler for refrigeration required items until it is shown to be capable of holding food temperature at 41F-45F or less. Provide an air thermometer for this unit as well.

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date MarkingObserved opened hot dogs and other items for the roller not to be properly date marked. Opened items must be date marked properly and kept for no longer than 7 days with the day the plastic package was opened being counted as day 1. -CDI Items were discarded.

4-203.12 Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-AccuracyObserved reach-in cooler to fail to have a thermometer in it. Provide a proper ambient air thermometer for the cooler. -CDI by instruction.

Observed sanitizer bucket with cloths in it to only have a small volume of sanitizer in it such that it did not cover the cloths completely. Fill the buckets with sanitizer to the point it covers the cloths.

4-502.11 (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring DevicesObserved the Alto-shaam oven temperature probe to be damaged exposing bits of metal and wire in the cable. Repair this item.

5-501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair5-501.12 Outdoor EnclosureObserved the dumpster covers to be caved into the dumpster and damaged. Observed 1 bag of trash to be set on the ground.