LAS GUERAS DEL SABOR

2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf EHS unable to understand communications very well, even though EHS speaks some Spanish. Unable to determine the level of food safety knowledge based on differences in language. Highly recommend staff for receive Food safety certification training. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Due to significant language barrier, EHS is unable to determine if food safety certification has been obtained. However, it is not required for the first 210 days from the date of permit is issuance therefore no points will be taken. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf due to significant language barrier, EHS is unable to determine if a sufficient level of knowledge can be demonstrated. Points are not taking at this time however, EHS strongly recommends Food safety education classes to ensure knowledge of the 2017 Food code

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. EHS found cut up ham in a plastic baggie and another food in a Tupperware, both TCS foods, however PIC indicated that they are personal items. Personal items must be stored separately in segregated from food for the public CD I moved and labeled.

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Upon entering mobile, Food unit, EHS attempted to wash hands however, the hand sink was being used for storage of clean utensils. CDIPIC remove them to a pan.

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P observed Ziploc baggie of uncooked chicken stored on top of plastic bag of hotdog. CDI reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed shredded cheese, sliced cheese and cut tomato. Cold held above 41°. See temperature chart CDI placed on temporary TPHC for discard by 9 PM. 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 .

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). EHS observed multiple TCS foods without date Mark. All time temperature control for safety foods must be date marked the date they become date Mark applicable. VR to follow up for date 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 .

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . PIC unable to provide a thin diameter probe. EHS had PIC take a picture of his County thin diameter thermometer. VR to verify acquisition.

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 one container of oil, not marked and two plastic baggies of spices unlabeled.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed plantains stored in open, disposable aluminum container on floor. Foods may not be stored on floor.