MONTCLAIRE ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. EHS observed wiping cloth stored in sanitizer solution at 100ppm. EHS observed wiping cloth stored in detergent bucket with no sanitizer present. CDI- PIC had staff member correct sanitizer solution to 200ppm and place wet cloth in sanitizer. -0.5-

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed broccoli holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - Broccoli voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. 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 .

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed singular dented can being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection. CDI - Can was removed to be returned for credit. 1 pt.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed string cheeses holding above 41F in WIC during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - String cheeses voluntarily discarded. 0 pts. 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 .

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer changed to solution with correct concentration. Repeat. 0.5 pts.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 117 degree chicken and rice in a reach-in warmer. CDI - Food was prepared and will be served within one hour.

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a light gap along the side of the back kitchen door.

6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed one dented can in dry storage. CDI - Item was removed to be returned to the supplier.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored inside of a detergent bucket.

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 an employee use a thermometer and then wash off in a prep sink before storing. CDI - Item was cleaned with an alcohol swab.

REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch. CDI - Watch was removed.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipes from the steamers splashing onto the ground around the floor drain.

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster lids.

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee with a watch. CDI - Watch was removed.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster lids. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug on one dumpster. CDI - Manager provided one that she had not had time to install.

4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed food thermometer that was showing at 28F in ice water. CDI thermometer replaced with new calibrated thermometer. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Lettuce and tomato container not dated. CDI - Dated for date of prep (Tuesday). 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 .

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Two flies in kitchen, Keep back door closed to prevent entry.

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior of ice machine with black residue at the interior top of the machine and pink residue on the ice shield at the front of the ice machine. Keep the interior of the ice machine clean.

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 on drawer near the front cold hold units with debris at the back of the drawer. Keep non-food contact surfaces clean.

5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Observed the drain plug on the dumpster cracked. Replace the damaged drain plug.

3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed three sanitizer buckets with cloths at 50 ppm quat. Sanitizer remade to 200 ppm quat.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed milk at temperature of 43F inside of the milk box. Ensure that milk cooler is maintaining a temperature of 41F or below. Milk was moved to walk in cooler for temperature to meet threshold. Recommend controlling ambient air temperature with bringing down cafeteria temperatures and maintaining milk boxes closed.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed a bag of unwashed onions stored above milk in walk-in cooler. CDI- bag of onions were placed on bottom shelf.

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. Clean dust from hood screens above kitchen equipment. Clean milk from shelving in walk-in cooler.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door open at time of inspection. CDI- PIC closed dumpster door.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored out on the counter tops in two places. Ensure that wet wiping cloths are making it back to the sanitizer buckets after use. Wet wiping cloths were placed in chemical sanitize3r during the inspection.

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets hot holding below 135F. (See temperature chart) CDI-products had been prepared in under 2 hours, PIC placed back in oven to reheat. Chicken products reached 167F. PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken nuggets.

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 burgers cooked and cooled 5/20 according to the PIC, dated as 5/29. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. NOTE: All other date marking is correct.

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.- Observed back door open at the start of the inspection without air curtain functioning. CDI- PIC turned on air curtain and closed door.

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed PIC preparing RTE foods with large diamond rings. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.- Observed PIC preparing RTE foods without a proper head cover. PIC has long hair.

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C Observed sanitizer buckets through kitchen at only 50ppm. Manufacturer’s instructions state that proper concentration is between 200ppm-400ppm. CDI-PIC exchanged buckets for solution at proper concentration

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed one damp, wiping cloth stored outside of sanitizing container in-between use. CDI- cloth were stored inside of sanitizing container. (0 points)

General Comment- 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed an open door on the middle dumpster. CDI. PIC closed the dumpster door.