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2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in establishment with food protection manager certification For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak in piping at the hand sink by the 3 comp sink. PIC put in work order for plumbing. Repair.

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed trashcan without a lid in women’s restroom. Provided a covered trashcan.

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 food and trash debris underneath shelving and equipment throughout dry storage and 3 comp room. Increase cleaning frequency.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed new employee who had not signed EHP. -CDI- District manager was present and had food employee sign at time of visit. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no soap at handsink at women’s bathroom. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels at handsink at BOH. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. -1-

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 box of single-use cups and napkins stored on floor in dry storage area. -0-

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no PIC on duty during inspection..REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no employee health plan..CDI..EHS emailed plan to PIC Honor More. 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 No written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events..CDI.. EHS left poster with PIC For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed mayo at 76F bottle states refrigerate after opening.CDI.. Bottle of mayo was 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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 no Date mark/label on sausages and hot dogs that were opened 2 days ago.. CDI.. PIC added date mark 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 no date mark label on packages of hot dogs and sausages. CDI.. Dates were added. 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 . 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 black plate around soda nozzles with build up. REPEAT

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

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection. REPEAT 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 broom and dust pan blocking hand sink. CDI..Items were removed

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Cole slaw at 45..CDI.. Slaw was 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving throughout facility.

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 build up behind soda nozzles.REPEAT

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

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 hotdog opened from previous day without a date 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 build up behind nozzles on soda machine. REPEAT

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe at hand sink

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at handsink. Soap dispenser was broken. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed rat droppings and sunflower seed shells on floor in storage and office area. PIC stated they have been working with pest control to get rid of mouse. 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 debris on cup dispensers, observed grease build up under roller grills, observed crumbs build up on crumb catcher of roller grill. Needs cleaning.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead roach near back room handsink. Observed a large amount of mouse droppings in storage room and pistachio and sunflower seed shells that were being eaten by rodents. PIC stated pest control has been coming out at least monthly to set traps and treat facility. Floor under shelving needs to be cleaned of rodent droppings, shells, and other debris.

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 debris on floors in WIC, stock room, and room with 3-comp sink. Facility needs to clean the floors.

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility is missing nontyphoidal salmonella from the employee health policy. CDI - EHS discussed requirements with PIC and provided proper documentation via email.

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at handsink next to soda fountain. PIC stated the sink was no longer being used as a handsink. EHS informed PIC that the facility is permitted with requirements for handsinks and sink shall be used as a handsink. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed opened packages of sausages and hot dogs with no date mark. CDI - PIC stated products were opened yesterday and appropriately date marked items.

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 box of single-use straws on the floor. CDI - Box was moved off the floor.

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 build up of debris in the microwave. Needs 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 separation of wall panel next to soda fountain. Observe holes in ceiling tiles in the back room.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC was not a CFPM. REPEAT.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink had crate of water bottles on top of it. CDI - PIC moved crate. REPEAT. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink next to soda fountain. CDI - PIC provided paper towels.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies around handsink next to soda fountain.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths out on counter beside handsink.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC unable to provide copy/proof of food safety manager certificate.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed hand sink in back kitchen blocked by roll cart. CDI: PIC moved cart to make sink accessible. REPEAT VIOLATION.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed boiled peanuts being held below 135F. PIC unable to recall when product placed in unit. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product.

4-502.11 (B) Good Repair and Calibration - PF Observed thin-tip thermometer with dead battery and face plate falling off. EHS will return within 10 days to verify battery replaced and face plate reattached. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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 debris on the floor of walk-in cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed hand sink in back of house(BOH) blocked by roll of toilet paper and pieces of purple paper. CDI: PIC removed items from hand sink.

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several soda nozzles soiled with buildup. CDI: PIC removed soda nozzles to be cleaned and sanitized.

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 no date labels on chili or cheese at hot dog condiment station. PIC unable to recall when products were placed into hot hold units. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product.

3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed PIC unable to locate TPHS procedures. EHS did not see any foods throughout facility with time labels on them. EHS will return in 10 days to verify procedures have been obtained or completed and that logs are being accurately kept. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

6-501.113 Store tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. Observed several brooms and mops stored on the floor in BOH. 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 several boxes and debris on floor in dry storage room and walk-in cooler. Boxes and debris prevent being able to walk through dry storage area- no walkway at all.

2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored in stand up freezer above foodstand food. CDI- Drink removed.

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf No soap available at dish area handsink. Soap provided.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed breakfast sandwiches and burritos in small hot hold unit at register at 119-120 degrees. PIC said they had been in warmer over 4 hrs. CDI- Sandwiches voluntarily disposed of. Told PIC to provide a written TPHC procedure if wanting to hold these foods off temperature up to 4 hrs.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed un-labeled spray bottle of chemical named "OTIS". CDI- PIC labeled chemical.

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Available stem thermometer not operating. Will follow up within 10 days that facility has a working stem thermometer.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of jalapeno peppers stored on rack touching ground in walk in cooler, not 6" above the floor. CDI- Peppers moved to shelf above 6" from floor.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed boxes of cups stored on floor in BOH.

6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Men's commode needs better cleaning.

6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop being stored in dirty mop water and not hung to dry.

2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee food and drink stored above food in stand up freezer in storage area. CDI- Personal food and drink removed.

2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Employees not washing hands at designated handsink in "kitchen" area as designated handsink. PIC said employees wash hands in restroom. Handling restroom door handles can re-contaminate hands, employees need to re-wash hands at kitchen handsink prior to any food handling or handling clean dishes or utensils. CDI- Corrected by instruction.

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Soap dispenser was not operating at kitchen handsink. CDI- Soao dispenser battery changed to properly work. m can

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer above 400 ppm acc. to test strip. CDI- Sanitizer diluted to proper strength. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed single service items stored under chemical insect spray in storage area in office. CDI- Chemical moved to chemical storage area.

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Facility has no quat test strips available. Will follow up that facility has test strips.

6-501.16 Store mops for air drying after use. Observed mop being stored in dirty mop water and not hung to dry.

Repeat violation 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC is not a certified food protection manager.

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Handwash sink was being blocked by merchandise, workers un-able to access it fro proper handwashing while conducting food service. CDI- Sink un-blocked to be usable.

3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food - P Observed "return" items/ merchandise stored on same shelf of walk in cooler next to foods for food service. CDI- PIC removed "return" items and stored them separately.

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 container of hot dogs opened more than 24 hrs ago that were not date marked. CDI- PIC date marked hot dogs for date they were opened.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed walk in cooler holding foods for food service with some dust build up on ceiling and a few drink racks needing cleaning of build up.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handwash sink by 3 comp sink with badly leaking pipes under sink, needing repair ASAP. Grease trap has strong odor, have serviced as needed, no gray water back up of grease trap observed.

Repeat violation 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC is not a certified food protection manager.

Repeat violation 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 packages of jumbo hot dogs, pepper jack hot dogs and cheddarwurst hot dogs without dates in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the items.

Repeat violation 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a split gasket on the walk in cooler door. Replace gasket.

2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C - PIC is not a certified food protection manager.

General comment 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf - Observed a tray of drinks stored on the hand sink in the back room. CDI - items were removed.

Repeat violation 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 2 open packages of hot dogs without dates in the walk in cooler. PIC stated she was not sure when they were opened. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the hot dogs.

Repeat violation 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a split gasket on the walk in cooler door. Replace gasket.

General comment 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.

Repeat violation 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 an open container of cole slaw in the walk in cooler without a date. PIC did not know when it was opened; she voluntarily discarded the container

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed a bottle of goo gone stored with clean containers above the 3 comp. sink. Store cleaners and chemicals in a separate area.

Repeat violation 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed drain flies in the office/ storage room. Contact pest management company.

General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a split gasket on the walk in cooler. Replace gasket.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC is not certified; PIC with certification was not present during inspection.

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no soap at the handsink by the 3 comp sink.

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 packages of hot dogs and pepper jack dogs in the walk in without dates. PIC stated they were opened Saturday. CDI - items were dated.

General comment 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. - Observed breakfast sandwiches thawing on the counter. Items needs to be thawed in the cooler or under cold running water.

General comment 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed drain flies in the back room by the 3 comp sink and hand sink. Work with pest management company.

3-502.11 Obtain a Variance for specialized processes.-Pf See violation number 30. Facility has 2 comp sink.

8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf Observed facility has not updated variance since ownership change in January. CDI- This is a transitional requirement and facility has 180 days from permit issuance to obtain.

3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed unwrapped and unwashed apples near register without sign stating to wash before consuming. Apples need to either be washed and wrapped or a sign provided stating "wash before consuming". Return Visit (VR) required.