BALLANTYNE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P EHS observed three sheet pans of waffle fries holding below 135F. PIC discussed with food employee who stated fries were prepared 15 minutes prior. PIC instructed food employee to remove fries from hot box and reheat to 165F. CDI - Food employee reheated fries to 165F and placed fries into hot box for hot holding. (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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf EHS observed two spray bottles stored unlabeled with other chemicals. PIC unsure what cleaner was inside the bottles. CDI - PIC removed bottles from storage and placed in office to label once cleaner was identified. (0)

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed dead mouse in trap behind ice machine. Remove. (0)

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. EHS observed AC vents by back door accumulating dust and debris. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0.5)

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed speed rack of chicken nuggets and pasta in WIC uncovered. PIC stated these items were from the day prior and left in the WIC as back up for today’s menu items. EHS advised to cover all food that is not being cooled to prevent contamination. (0)

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed facility with high temperature lollipop thermometer. Thermometer was in disrepair; PIC stated batteries died. CDI - PIC found secondary lollipop during type up. (0.5)

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloths in sanitizer at 0 ppm. EHS observed three other buckets at the correct concentration. CDI - EHS made new bucket of sanitizer at correct concentration of 200ppm. (0)

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed burgers in the hot box holding temperatures between 118F and 125F. PIC stated this was likely due to staff having to package the burgers. CDI- PIC reheated the burgers to 165 and placed back in hot box. 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 .

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cheese sticks, and tomato/lettuce boxes in student self service units holding temperatures above 41F. CDI- Items were removed from units and placed in WIC to rapidly chill. PIC confirmed that items had only been in the units for approximately 30-45 minutes. EHS verified that items cooled to 41F or below. 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 .

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food handler re-contaminate hands by touching the bare sink faucet to turn off water. CDI- EHS advises food handler to use paper towel to turn off faucet. Food handler rewashes hands. (-2)

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed one table-top can opener with encrusted food debris on blade and multiple metal containers with residue, not clean to sight and touch. CDI- PIC removes items to ware washing for re-cleaning and sanitizing. (-1.5) 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 .

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpsters with open lids. School has requested and awaits delivery of additional dumpsters, and is currently coping with present dumpsters at capacity. No points taken. (-0)