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4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed prep unit cutting board with discoloration and deep grooves. PIC will wash down other side and turn the cutting board over. The other side was in brand new condition. 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 grease buildup accumulating on outside of fryer.

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw salmon above RTE foods in the lowboy cooler. CDI PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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). Observed a sauce pan of chili that was prepared yesterday not date marked. CDI PIC provided date mark. 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 .

3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - Observed ROP raw salmon thawed with intact packaging holding at 38F in lowboy. Per PIC, raw salmon is received frozen and put in cooler last night to thaw. Ensure packaging is cut open or salmon is removed from packaging when thawing. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded salmon. REPEAT

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - Observed handsink filled with various chemical bottles upon arrival. - CDI - PIC removed chemicals from handsink.

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. - P - Observed chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle with concentrations high enough to bleach out the test strip. - CDI - PIC corrected chlorine sanitizer concentration to 150ppm.

3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - Observed ROP raw salmon with intact packaging holding at 40F in lowboy. Per PIC, raw salmon is received frozen. Ensure packaging is cut open when thawing.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed various sauces and spices stored in plastic containers directly on the floor of MFU. Ensure items are maintained off the floor.