QUEEN CITY CHEESESTEAKS MFU

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed a container of provolone cheese being stored at 45F in reach in cooler. PIC stated provolone was out of cooler for extended time when it was sliced at commissary approximately 2 hours prior. CDI: PIC placed provolone in reach in freezer to rapidly cool.

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle of degreaser being stored underneath 3 compartment sink unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled degreaser.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food without the use of a head cover. Utilize head covers to prevent contamination of food, equipment and utensils.

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 cardboard being used to line flooring of MFU. Remove cardboard from flooring as it is absorbent and subject to moisture.

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink missing paper towels for drying hands. CDI: PIC placed napkins at hand sink to dry hands.

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food contact surface of thermometer with build up while in storage. CDI: PIC returned thermometer to be W/R/S.

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door to MFU open upon arrival for inspection. Keep outer openings of MFU closed to prevent pest entry.

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 on ventilation hood over grill, on outside of grill drawer and inside prep cooler. Clean as needed.

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee eating french fries on MFU. Employees shall not eat on MFU.

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a mobile cart placed in front of hand sink preventing access for employees. CDI: PIC moved cart to allow employee access for hand washing.

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a package of raw bacon being stored on top of containers of ready to eat foods in prep flip top cooler. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.

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 chicken egg rolls being held in prep reach in cooler, a container of steak egg rolls being held in reach in cooler and containers of sliced tomatoes and mushrooms from a can being stored in grill drawer cooler all missing date marks. CDI: PIC date marked items.

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 several working bottles of sauces and condiments being stored without labels on prep counter and in prep flip top cooler. Label all working containers of food. REPEAT.

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a knife being stored in a container of raw steak in reach in cooler in which handle of knife was resting in steak. Store utensils with handles above the food.

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 a stack of single use to go containers being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on prep counter. Store single use containers in a manner to protect them against contamination until used.

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw salmon being stored in front of a container of raw chicken in grill drawer cooler. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.

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 several working bottles of sauces and condiments being stored without labels on prep counter and in prep flip top cooler. Label all working containers of food.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed PIC car keys being stored on prep counter amongst clean equipment and utensils. CDI: PIC removed car keys from prep counter.

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink stored on half-wall above prep unit. CDI - Drink removed and placed on lower shelf. - 0.5 -

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 Observed one container of ranch dated with prep date or 4/26. CDI - Ranch voluntarily discarded. - 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 .