TACOS BAR INC

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed some build up on guard in ice machine. Clean more frequently

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of cheese double stacked, squeeze bottles in prep top unit filled to full to maintain <41F. CDI-voluntarily discarded 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 .

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving in reach in rusting. Observed some grease build up on prep sink faucet.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving in reach in rusting.

5-203.12 At least one toilet, and not fewer than what is required by law, shall be provided. Observed no toilet seats on toilets, either bathroom. Provide toilet seats.

5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster missing its lid. Replace.

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 dusty vent covers in bathrooms

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink. CDI-paper towels provided

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 rice with a discard date of 2/4. CDI-discussion with PIC. Rice discarded. No points due to it being 1 item and all other date marks correct. 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 .

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food staff with a watch

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 container of clean multi use utensils stored on dirty side drainboard of 3-comp sink. Keep clean items off this drainboard

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. 5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Repeat- Observed ground around dumpster and recycling bin sludgy/greasy. Trash on ground.

6-501.15 Food preparation sinks, handwashing sinks, and warewashing equipment may not be used for the cleaning, preparing, or holding of maintenance tools or for disposal of mop water. -Pf. Observed dirty water from cleaning fryer dumped into 3-comp sink. Waste must be discarded into mop sink. Mop sink needs to be cleared of storage so it is accessible when needed. CDI-through discussion with PIC

3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine which was dusty/hair.

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Repeat-Observed household air fryer. Air fryer must go home. Air fryer (if commercial) would be located under a fryer

4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf. Observed sanitizer dispenser not operating. Sanitizer container low, no extra sanitizer to trade out. Facility did have bleach test strips. CDI-manager ran and purchased bleach. Demonstration of how to use bleach and to use test kit.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at valve on 3-comp sink-needs repair

5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Repeat- Observed ground around dumpster and recycling bin sludgy/greasy. Trash on ground. Dumpster missing drain plug.

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. Repeat- Observed floor in men’s bathroom in disrepair.

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. Repeat-Observed one bottle of oil with no label.

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household air fryer.

5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Observed ground around dumpster and recycling bin sludgy/greasy.

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 floor in men’s bathroom in disrepair. 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed drain below graded floor holding water. Did not appear to be backing up, just holding water after mopping/cleaning floor.