MINT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

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) Observed bag of Mozzarella Cheese in the WIC date marked for 9/2/26. Ensure RTE foods are discarding after 7 day window. All other foods in the facility had proper date marking. -CDI- Voluntarily discarded. 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 .

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door on right most dumpster open. Ensure that all dumpster doors and lids are closed when not in use. -CDI- Doors closed. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster plug missing on middle dumpster. -CDI- PIC replaced drain plug.

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed food handler utilize hand washing station to fill up personal coffee mug. CDI - Employee educated and re-directed to prep sink. -1-

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional dish machine. PIC advised that request for repairs have been made. Wash, rinse and sanitizing of food equipment is currently being carried out at the 3-compartment sink. -0-

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking at plumbing line below 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed 2 of 3 dumpsters missing their drain plugs. -0-

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed container of gap filler used for plumbing stored above unopened boxes containing metal food containers in dry storage room. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - PIC discarded gap filler. -0-

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycling and waste receptacle doors left open. Keep closed when not in use. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed recycling and waste receptacles missing their drain plugs. PIC advised to contact waste management to order replacements. -0.5-

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves.

4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. PIC stated the dish machine does not hold water during time of inspection. PIC placed repair ticket and is wash/rinse/sanitize all dishes in 3 compartment sink.

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed hole cut out in ceiling tile located in dry storage area. Repair.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths being stored in 50ppm quat. CDI: buckets were changed, new concentration is 200ppm quat.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed only one pan of mashed potatoes from yesterday not date marked.