THE LOCAL SHOPPE #204

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed facility has employee health policy on site however policy is not signed/no record of training provided. CDI: Employees educated and signed policy during inspection. 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 vomit and diarrhea clean up plan on site. CDI: Vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures poster provided during inspection today. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at bathroom handsinks reaching 74F maximum. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed tea bottle stored upside down to drain in handsink. CDI: Bottle removed.

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed all hot held items are held on TPHC. Observed procedures in place however no written policy on site. PIC was extremely knowledgeable of procedures and had times documented correctly. CDI: Procedures written during inspection. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed apples offered for sale unwrapped and unwashed. EHS advised PIC to place a sign for fruit that states “wash before eating” as the fruit is in a grab and go area that, per PIC, is managed by a fruit vendor.

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacked containers stored as clean above 3-comp sink. CDI: Containers separated to allow for air drying.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets on low boy reach in cooler and low boy reach in freezer. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed sinks in both bathrooms needing recaulked to the wall.

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 interiors of back kitchen reach in freezers with debris and accumulation.

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed several boxes and some trash stored in dumpster enclosure and not the dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors. CDI: Doors closed. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed old equipment from ownership change/store change over remaining in dumpster enclosure. Ensure these harborage areas are cleared.

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 cleaning needed to several areas including but not limited to back kitchen walls and ceilings, drink cup dispenser area, and touch points as well as interiors of cabinets and drawers in the self serve drink area. 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 minor touch up paint needed in areas particularly doors and door frames.