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2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed PIC not able to provide EHP that included restrictions and exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided copy. -0- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed quaternary sanitizer less than 100ppm. -CDI- PIC corrected to 200ppm. -0- 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

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed windex spray bottle on top of ice cream freezer. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -1-

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed items stored on floor in WIF and WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handle touching Reese’s and walnuts. -CDI- PIC properly stored items. -0-

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee water bottle on top of ice cream freezer. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor build up on interior surface of bulk ice machine. CDI: PIC cleaned and sanitized interior of ice machine.

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) 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 . Observed a container of hot dogs and an open package of hot dogs being held in prep reach in cooler without date marks. CDI: PIC date marked both items as they were opened yesterday.

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed two working bottles of ice cream toppings being stored on counter unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled both bottles.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed one (1) bag of unwashed uncut onions stored above sealed bag of ice cream waffle bowls. CDI - EHS rotated onions to lower storage to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided WIC storage order chart to PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed four (4) pesticide containers (three spray cans of raid wasp and roach killer stored at chemical shelf, one wand ant sprayer stored in bathroom) with household use only statements. EHS observed no pest entry in establishment at time of inspection. CDI - EHS rotated unapproved pesticides to maintenance door outside of establishment. Utilize and store only pesticides that are labeled as being approved for food service establishments within establishment.

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one (1) stack of single service articles (hot dog boxes) with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination.

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 cardboard lining shelving in WIC. Remove cardboard. Replace with a liner made of a cleanable material such as plastic. REPEAT. .

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 oat milk and whole milk lacking date mark labels in lowboy. - CDI - PIC appropriately date marked items. 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 .

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P - Observed quat sanitizer tablets stored on shelving above boxes of food add-ins for ice cream. - CDI - PIC moved tablets to chemical cart designated for chemical storage only underneath three compartment sink drain board. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed unlabeled blue chemical stored in spray bottle. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded of chemical.

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 cardboard lining shelving in WIC. Remove cardboard. Replace with a liner made of a cleanable material such as plastic. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer near fans. Remove ice buildup and have unit assessed to ensure no leaks are present.

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 buildup of food debris in the bottom and on the inside of the door of milkshake area cooler. Clean. -points not escalated due to different violation on last report-

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 buildup of grease and food debris on floor underneath equipment near fryers. Increase frequency of cleaning.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed nacho cheese and chili in Steamwell at 127F. CDI- PIC increases heat on Steamwell and rapidly brings items to >135F. (-1.5) 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 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 two containers of nacho cheese in lowboy without date mark. CDI- PIC labels cheeses with date mark. (-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 .

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 dark reside near top chute inside ice machine. EHS recommends a greater cleaning frequency. (-0)

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor. -0 points-

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Establishment's ventilation hood is not functioning. Establishment has taken fryers out of service until hood system is repaired. -0 points-

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 dust on walk in cooler fans and walk in cooler ceiling. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed stickers and sticker residue on containers stored as clean on the drying rack. CDI by wash, rinse, sanitize ensuring stickers and residue are 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 food debris build-up in single service utensil bins.

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 baseboard coming loose under 3 comp sink. 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 floor tiles under ice cream machine coming up. Repair.