FOOD LION #635 MARKET

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep sink very loose to touch and not secured to wall. PIC will place work order 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed in-use two large cutting boardings with deep groves, score marks, and black discoloration throughout. PIC has placed order for new cutting boards.

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flying insects near rear of kitchen. One flying insect inside hand washing sink. CDI-PIC removed flying insects. PIC stated insects come from loading dock area when receiving truck orders.

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep sink loose to touch and not secured to wall. PIC will place work order again. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed in-use two large cutting boardings with deep groves, score marks and black discoloration. PIC will place work order again.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep sink loose to touch and not secured to wall. PIC will place work order. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two large cutting boardings with deep groves and score marks. PIC will place work order.

REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris/dust build up on ceiling A/C fan covers above prep tables. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 in-use wrapping pad with food build up and stain marks. CDI - PIC will order new wrapping pad.

REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris build up on ceiling A/C fan covers above prep tables. Increase cleaning frequency. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors inside WIF with heavy build up making it difficult to walk. Slight ice was observed on interior door. PIC is in the process of having unit serviced.

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed sanitized pieces of equipment for meat grinder being held in grey bin with pooling water. CDI - EHS educated PIC on proper air drying techniques. PIC placed items back into wash compartment to be rewashed.

REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris build up on ceiling A/C fan covers above prep tables. Increase cleaning frequency.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed beef chuck country style ribs and beef loin strips above 41*F in customer display case. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded three containers of beef chuck country style ribs and two containers of beef loin strips from two days. See temperature chart. Ambient air of the unit was observed at 53*F. PIC relocated all other raw beef items to another display case for precautions. 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 .

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several unwrapped single-use meat trays stored directly on the floor in the in office room. CDI - PIC discarded single service trays that were on the floor.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed customer display case for raw meats not functioning properly. Ambient air was observed at 53*F. PIC is unsure of when unit goes into defrost mode. Work order has been placed for unit.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed A/C unit vents with dust and debris build up.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several packs of ground beef and packs beef steak above 41*F in customer display case. Other foods on lower shelves were below 41*F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items and removed all food from top shelf of cooling unit. PIC stated unit has been having issues recently. 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 .

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on top of cutting board next to raw beef steak. CDI - PIC moved sanitizer spray bottle to lower shelf of prep unit.

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed both hand washing sinks and prep sink not sealed to wall and very loose to touch. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on the lower portion of walk in freezer door. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed top shelf of display case not cold holding properly ambient air was 47*F. Metal back splash had holes drilled into panel. Observed metal railing with high amount of condensation and water dripping. PIC will place worker to have unit looked at.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer on floors, walls, and condenser unit.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed beef filet mignon, country style ribs, and T-bone steaks above 41*F in customer display case. All other meats food items are at proper temperature. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items and instructed employee to keep the top shelf clear of food. PIC also placed work order. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink not in-use in need of repair. Sink has been broken for over two months. CDI - PIC placed work order to have sink repaired. 4-402.12 Fixed, floor mounted equipment shall be sealed to the floor or elevated to at least 6 inch clearance. Observed second hand sink without any caulking against wall. CDI - PIC placed work order. 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 two heating pads torn and with food build up at wrapping station. CDI - PIC placed work order for two new units.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed beef, cold holding in RI at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. ***all other food was holding at right temperature. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-use meat trays stored directly on the floor in the open meat room office. Elevate trays to prevent contamination. Also observed them stored on surfaces with build up. Repeat

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed black buildup on vents. Increase cleaning frequency. Repeat. ***Improvement from last time.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without a hair cover.

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-use meat trays stored directly on the floor in the open meat room office. Elevate trays to prevent contamination. Repeat

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed black buildup on floor in meat prep room and vents. Increase cleaning frequency. Repeat.

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drinks stored by food in the WI. CDI. PIC removed.

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed a large torn box and bag of crab legs. The PIC stated it became damaged when it fell off of the delivery truck. EHS asked if they planned on selling damaged product, and PIC stated they would sell the half of the box that was not torn. CDI-EHS advised PIC to send product back as it was no longer safe and protected from contamination.

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 raw sausage over RTE hand and raw stew beef and other raw beef over RTE bacon in the WIC. CDI-EHS provided education to PIC and PIC corrected storage order. 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 raw chicken and raw turkey stored directly over raw beef ribs and raw beef brisket in the WIC. Observed no separation between beef products and lamb on display. CDI- The storage order was corrected in the WIC and dividers were added to the display meats.

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-use meat trays stored directly on the floor in the open meat room office. Elevate trays to prevent contamination.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed black buildup on floor in meat prep room and WIC. Increase cleaning frequency.

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided to PIC. -0 points-

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service Styrofoam trays stored on shelving out of plastic covers and wrappings. -0.5 points-

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed middle sink of three compartment sink unable to hold water for rinsing dishes. A technician has been called for repair. -0 points-

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed broken cardboard boxes stored on floor of walk in freezer. CDI - PIC removed items. -0.5 points-

3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked sliced ham in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust from fan screens on a/c units. Small amount of debris found on plastic wrap machine.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed beef cold holding in the display at 47F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed beef stored directly on the floor in the WI cooler. CDI. PIC removed.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use dishes stored directly on the floor in the meat prep area. CDI. PIC removed.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed a leak at the prep sink; repair leak.

General comment 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 deep grooves in some floor tiles around the tables and meat grinder. Ensure that tiles are smooth and easy to clean and replace them as needed.

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towels inaccessible in the three comp area, fixed during inspection

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed slight detritus present on the floor of the walk in freezer.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use articles such as food trays and lids stored directly on the floor of the dry storage area.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed slight package debris present on the floor of the walk in cooler

5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas. Observed some litter stuck between dumpster and loading area truck bays that need cleaning out.

4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - PF Be sure to use test strips properly according to manufacturer instructions, observed sanitizer above 100 degrees, test strips available require 75 degree testing solution to ensure accurate reading. CDI- Corrected by instruction, observed sanitizer at proper strength.

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed some dust build up on fan covers above cutting area.

4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with build up in need of cleaning. (Ice build up in walk-in freezer).

6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed vents in market area in need of cleaning.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed part of display case holding above 45F. Excessive condensation along top of cooler. CDI: Items above temperature discarded if not put out this morning. Items from this morning rapidly cooled. Maintenance called.

4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed facility reusing cardboard boxes from other departments to store items. CDI: Items moved to plastic crates.

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

3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw boneless beef over RTE potato skins. CDI: PIC moved potato skins to top shelf and beef to lower shelf.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed small split in gasket on WIF.

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed cardboard and styrofoam tray debris throughout WIC. Observed severe ice build up on WIF.

3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P: Observed in-house packed ground beef over in-house packed steak on speed cart in walk-in cooler.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed meat saw blade rusted. CDI- blade removed and replaced.

3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P: Observed various frozen raw meats for donation in a box, placed on top of frozen chicken tenders. Best practice is to maintain separation of various raw animal foods.

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf: Facility does not have a thin probe thermometer. CDI- thermometer ordered while on site.

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a sleeve of plastic meat trays stored on floor. CDI- moved to shelving.

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 drip leak from one fan in meat room. CDI- call made for maintenance.

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food on freezer floor.

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - P. Some dried food debris on wheel of and splatter area of saw that was stored as clean. CDI- Market manager Jose Vazquez- Burney removed parts for cleaning.

5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C. Personnel working in back area cleaning. Employee advised that unknown male was dumpster diving and had dumped items outside. Employee advised that he had to ask the male to leave the property. CDI- verbal correction to continue to work on maintaining dumpster pad area clean.

6-301.13- Sinks used for preparation and utensil washing shall not be equipped with handwasing aids. Observed paper towel dispenser above prep sink. Informed PIC to remove dispenser or move dispenser to adjacent sink used for handwashing and add soap dispenser.

4-601.11(A)(1)- Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed meat slicer blade with old meat debris on it. CDI by replacing blade.

3-307.11- Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. Observed ice buildup on walls and floors of two walk in freezers. Refer to #45. Ice buildup also occurring on food packaging.

4-501.11- Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Observed two walk in freezers with ice buildup on walls and floor.

5-202.14- Backflow device shall meet A.S.S.E. standards required for its specific application. Observed atmospheric vacuum breaker installed. Must provide backflow prevention device for continuous pressure. CDI by disconnecting Y-valve.

5-501.115- A storage area for refuse shall be free of unnecessary items and maintained clean. Observed area around dumpster littered with trash.

General Comment- maintain all hand sinks with soap and papertowels. Observed no papertowels at hand sink in meat market but there were papertowels in dispenser on adjacent wall.

Maintain proper storage of raw meat. Observed raw chicken stored on speed rack above ground beef. PIC re-arranged speed rack and removed chicken.

Maintain proper storage of chemicals. Observed one spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on hanging rack above prep table. Glass cleaner removed.

General Comment- Observed shelving peeling underneath meat display storage on left hand side. Also observed split gasket on walk in cooler door. Maintain in good repair.

General Comment: 4-203.11 Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-AccuracyThermometer shall be provided and accurate in all cold holding units. Observed one broken thermometer in the open display cases. CDI- New thermometer was placed in the unit.

Repeat: 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesNon-Food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbant, and smooth material. Observed metal shelving in open display cases chipping, peeling surfaces.General Comment: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact SurfacesEnsure all equipment is in good repair and easily cleansable. Observed torn gasket on one walkin cooler door.

General Comment: 6-202.12 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System VentsThermometers shall be provided and accurate in all cold holding units. Observed one broken thermometer in the open display cases. CDI- New thermometer was placed in the unit.