AC AND EVENTS CATERING

-REPEAT- 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present at the facility at the time of the inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present at the facility at the time of the inspection. Ensure that there is a certified food protection on staff at all times. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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 turkey chub and ham chub with no date marking present. Ensure that all RTE foods are properly date marked. PIC stated that the foods were opened 2 days prior, and to be used today. Ensure that all RTE foods are properly date marked. -CDI- PIC properly date marked the foods requiring it. 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 .

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a large plastic container of dill pickles stored on the floor of the WIC. -CDI- PIC moved the pickles so that they were stored 6 inches off of the floor. 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 2 cans of food in the dry storage racks with dents present directly on the seam of the cans. Ensure that foods such as dented cans that are being stored for credit are kept away from other foods and food contact surfaces. -CDI- PIC moved the cans to a designated area for credit.

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. A CFPM shall be present during all hours of operation.

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. Observed working containers of sugar, brown sugar and flour being held in dry storage unlabeled. CDI: Employee labeled items.

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone and headphones being held on prep counter. CDI: Items were moved to a designated area.

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. Observed bus tub of raw chicken on wire shelf above chubs of raw hamburger meat in WIC. No visible contamination was observed.CDI - Items locations were reversed in WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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 sliced turkey and cheese in kitchen side by side refrigerator with no date label and open chub of turkey in walk in cooler with no date label. Per PIC, items were prepared this week. CDI - date label was provided. - 1.5 - 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 .

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin for handwashing sink in dish area and no convenient trash can in kitchen area. - 0.5 -

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shell eggs stored above processed cured RTE meat in refrigerator in kitchen area. CDI- meat was moved to were no cross-contamination could occur. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee properly wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI- EHS had PIC rewash hands and turn off faucet with paper towel barrier.

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed 2 open jars of commercial pesto sauce in 2 door reach in cooler with no date of opening. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded pesto jars. 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 . 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 one gallon of whole milk with a discard date of 12/3/24. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded milk. 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 .

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 inside of 2 door reach in coolers in need of cleaning due to food debris and spills. Clean.

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed facility with no thin probe thermometer available. PIC ordered thin probe thermometer while EHS was on site. EHS will follow up within 10 days.

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed large trash can and fan stored in front of hand sinks in kitchen and dish room areas. CDI- items were removed.

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cooked green beans cooling in walk-in cooler, covered, and stack three-high on shelf. CDI- Green beans were stored on one level and uncovered. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing wrist watch and bracelets while preparing food. CDI- employee removed items and washed hands.

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed a bag of unwashed onions stored above Ready-to-Eat items in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw turkey stored above veggies in reach-in freezer. CDI- items were reversed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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. Repair damaged areas of floor in kitchen area. REPEAT (half points).