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2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in establishment with food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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). Observed chicken, oat milk and almond milk incorrectly, date marked for 10/24 - 10/31 (8 days). EHS educated PIC on seven day date marking. Day one is initial day of prep. CDI - PIC added correct dates on all items 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 .

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in facility with food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener blade stared as clean with visible food debris and food build up. CDI - PIC moved to 3 comp sink for cleaning. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with visible black and brown buildup. Increase cleaning frequency.

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). Observed eggs prepared the day before without date marking. Observed chicken incorrectly, date marked for 6/30 - 6/7 (8 days) when prepared 6/29. EHS educated PIC on seven day date marking. Day one is initial day of prep. CDI - PIC added correct dates on all items. 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 .

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 dented cans stored with ready to use cans. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.

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

4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed single use bowls stored on the floor of the employee restroom. CDI - PIC placed on a shelf in dry storage.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets in LBs and RIC torn. Repaired/replaced.

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener blade stored as clean with food debris. PIC stated that item had not been used since the fall. CDI- PIC removed item to be w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sani bucket at less than 50ppm quat solution. PIC stated buckets are normally refreshed every 4 hours but had not been today. CDI- PIC removed bucket to be refreshed to above 200ppm. 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to uncovered ice well. EHS discussed relocating container to prevent potential contamination of non-TCS food.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of 2D prep unit and 2D low RIC torn, in disrepair, needing to be repaired or replaced. Observed water pooling at bottom of 2D prep unit. PIC stated work order had been put in. *REPEAT*

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on staff at time of inspection.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed white cutting boards with moderate-heavy scoring.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION.

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf Observed no thin tip thermometer available for use- battery low/dead. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility obtained thin tip thermometer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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 base coving separating from wall next to mop sink.

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no certified food manager during my inspection.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Greek yogurt above 41F in the reach in/prep cooler. CDI - food handler discarded. 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 .

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed clear liquid in a spray bottle in bathroom unlabeled. CDI - Food handler labeled bottle

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic food containers wet stacked. Allow to air dry prior to stacking

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the prep top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56F. Yogurt was stored in this unit, and discarded. Repair the unit is you plan on storing TCS foods in here, must maintain at least 41F or below.

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash bin in the restroom.