EARPS #4

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed Milk + Half and Half dispenser dispensing at 45-46F. Internal temperature of the machine stated 46F. PIC stated milk was added approximately 4 hours prior. -CDI- Milk and Half and Half was voluntarily discarded. Out of order poster placed on machine. EHS will make a return visit once repaired 3-DAY VR 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 .

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large amounts of fruit flies present near the coffee bar area. Facility states that there is regular pest control services. EHS recommends increasing pest control in the warmer months. Ensure premises is free of pests

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at the facility at the start of the inspection. Food employee called manager who is a CFPM. CFPM arrived into the inspection briefly after inspection began. Ensure that there is a certified food protection manager at the facility during all hours of operation. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing drain plug. PIC stated he will contact Republic Services to have drain plug replaced.

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 pink and black buildup on interior shield of ice machine. Increase frequency of cleaning to prevent buildup.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee jacket stored among customer food and single-service bags in dry storage rack. Employee items must be kept below or in separate area from customer items. -No point escalation due to improvement from last inspection.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Obsevred chili and cheese without a date. CDI- Dated. 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 .

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored with customer items in the dry storage rack. Keep items in an area designated for employees.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door left open while not in use. REPEAT CDI: PIC shut dumpster door.

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 boxes of single-service cups stored on ground in back storage room.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lids left open. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.

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 walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 46 degrees F at rack near entry door. TCS foods such as hot dogs and taquitos observed between 44-47 degrees F. CDI, hot dogs in unit over 45 degrees F voluntarily discarded. RTE / TCS foods in unit less than 4 days between 44-45 degrees F relocated to back of walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Operator contacted maintenance for calibration of cooler.

4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf - Observed walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 46 degrees F towards door. See temperature observation chart and cold holding. Verification needed to ensure calibration of walk in cooler to ensure TCS foods are always maintained at 41 degrees F and below. Observed cold holding continuously monitored to ensure TCS foods are maintained at 41 degrees F and below.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed no sink stoppers available at warewashing equipment. Operator brought 2 sink stoppers during inspection. Reviewed manual warewashing procedures with PIC to ensure proper wash, rinsing and sanitizing of utensils and food contact surfaces and use of 3 compartment sink. Observed pipe below 3 compartment sink slow draining.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in establishment.

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 removed from protective plastic packaging and uncovered / unprotected. Store in covered container or maintain in protective plastic packaging.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Opened packages of hot dogs and taquitos observed without date marking that was opened 24 hours before. CDI. Manager immediately dated foods.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Spray bottle of Fabuloso observed with no labeling. CDI. Labeled.

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification. -2-

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 blue buildup and food buildup in two microwaves used by customers. -0-

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies near hot dog roller. -0-

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. -Pf - Observed boxes and a crate blocking the hand sink in the back. CDI - items were removed.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gasket on walk in cooler door. Improvement noted: gasket has been replaced since last inspection and torn again.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust build up from walk in cooler fan guards.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gasket on walk in cooler door. PIC indicated that the new gasket has already been ordered.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust build up from walk in cooler fan guards.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Several house flys in customer self service area. Continue working with pest control service provider to eliminate pests.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean minor build up of dust from walk in cooler fan guards.

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 Sausage buscuit with expiration date 11/28. CDI - Discarded.

4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Couple boxes of single service cups and lids stored on floor of dry goods area. CDI - Relocated to shelves.

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed sanitizer in spray bottle measured above 200 ppm free chlorine. Solution was so strong that it bleached out the test strip to white through three dilutions. CDI - PIC diluted solution with water until it was eventually diluted to 100 ppm free chlorine. Discussed process with PIC.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one dumpster side door left open, apparently by a customer as domestic trash bags were found on top. PIC closed door.