BIG PAPAS EMPANADAS

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P observed two containers of raw shell eggs, stored above ready to eat foods like cheese. CDI reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed brisket on speed rack in walk-in cooler at 43°. PIC states brisket was cooked yesterday cooled overnight and has not been taken out of the walk-in cooler. All other foods as well as ambient temperature inside, the walk-in cooler are 39 to 41°. Brisket failed to and still has not reached 41° CDI 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observe multiple foods cooked prior to today with no date Mark, including but not limited to brisket and shredded chicken. Observed other TCS foods date Mark applicable with no date mark CDIPIC stated Food prepared yesterday or Saturday allowed to be Denmark. 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 .

7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P observed multiple employee medication’s and or supplements stored on food prep surfaces CDI

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. observed residential Insta pot. With rear label reading for household use only. CDI to be removed from the establishment.

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. observed ladder and two tape measures stored adjacent to and on cutting board.