FOOD LION #635 PRODUCE

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 inside WIF both A/C units with heavy ice build up. Ice build up was also observed throughout of the ceiling, floors, and walls.. PIC will place work order. No open food was observed.

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed inside WIF diamond plated flooring missing near front of WIF door. Observed floor tile missing in front of WIF from the outside exposing bare flooring. PIC will place 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 inside WIF both A/C units with heavy ice/frost build up. Frost and ice build up was also observed throughout of the ceiling in the WIF and around the door frame. PIC will place work order. No open food as observed.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed liquid dripping from HVAC system in WIC onto open boxes of vegetables resulting in possible contamination. PIC discarded box of vegetables and moved the rest of boxes away from HVAC system. PIC will place work order.

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer (WIF) door damaged with door insulation visible and exposed on lower portion of the door. PIC stated work order has been placed with updated photos. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice build up and frost accumulation inside walk in freezer (WIF) floors, wall and ceiling. PIC stated work order has been placed with updated photos. Food inside WIF is all seal from manufacture and is part of the market department not produce department.

6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed floor to wall joint tiles detaching near walk in freezer door. PIC will place work order.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS foods on the top shelf of the customer display case with cold holding temperatures exceeding 41°F. The ambient temperature on this shelf ranged between 50°F and 52°F, while the remaining shelves-maintained temperatures between 35°F and 37°F. The PIC stated that these foods had been prepared before 12:00 PM. CDI -PIC voluntarily discarded several cups of tropical fruit, cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew cups. EHS advised that TCS foods must not be stored on the top shelf until necessary repairs are completed, PIC is aware of the ongoing issues with the unit. See temperature 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 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer door damaged with door insulation visible towards the lower portion. PIC will placed work order to have lower portion of door repaired.

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed full garbage bin blocking hand washing sink. CDI - PIC moved garbage bin out the way.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies throughout kitchen area.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed wrapping station padding torn. CDI - PIC replaced padding.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal drinks on prep areas and in WIC along with a watch hanging over drying area of 3-comp-sink. EHS recommended a centralized location for personal drinks and items. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies at the prep area.

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 vents in the prep area in need of cleaning.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee stuffs stored by customer food in the WI. CDI. PIC removed

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of cauliflower stored on floor in produce department near three compartment sink. CDI - Items was placed on nearby cart. -1 point-

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed watermelon cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 build up in the vent in the food prep area. Needs to be cleaned.

General Comment: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed honey dew, watermelon, and cantaloupe on top shelves of display case > 41F (see temp chart). Other items inside customer display case at 41F/below. CDI: all items on the top shelf were pulled and discarded. Work order was placed. VR in 10 days to verify temperatures are maintained at 41F/below.

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 cut watermelon inside the walk-in that was prepared yesterday without a date label. CDI: properly dated.

General COmment: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some fruit flies around onions at dry customer display cases. Manager went through onions and got rid of molded/spoiled that were bad and discarded them.

General Comment: 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C. Observed bottled waters stored on prep table.. Ensure there are designated areas for personal drinks consumed in the department.

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 black residue present on multiple ceiling tiles in the prep area.

2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed employees proper knowledge of illnesses, symptoms, and exposure. Manager stated employee health policy is posted in break room. CDI - EHS provided employee health policy documents to provide in produce department. Advised manager to review employee health policy more frequently.

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 heavy black residue accumulation on various ceiling tiles, likely due to leaking pipes dropping moisture onto the tiles. Facility was not cutting or packaging any potentially hazardous products such as watermelon or cabbage at time of visit.

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. - Pf Thermometer available in produce dept. was not working. CDI- PIC replaced thermometer with proper working thermometer.

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 near produce sink that has several areas of peeling paint. Needs repainting. (repeat)

4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Outside thermometer for bagged salad fridge display unit not working. Need to replace thermometer or supply working thermometer inside unit. Pre-packaged items in fridge is NCDA jurisdiction.

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 near produce sink that has several areas of peeling paint. Needs repainting.

4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Outside thermometer for bagged salad fridge display unit not working. Need to replace thermometer or supply working thermometer inside unit. Pre-packaged items in fridge is NCDA jurisdiction.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on WIC. Repair or replace gasket.