6-301.11; Priority Foundation; Hand soap was missing from the handwashing sink beside the soda machine. Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. CDI - New soap was added to this handwashing sink.
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3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw, unpasteurized eggs stored above containers of fully cooked chili and meatballs in the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw fish stored on top of cartons of children's apple juice in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food and cooked ready-to-eat food. This shall be accomplished by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded apple juice and other foods were rearranged in the walk-in cooler to prevent cross-contamination.
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4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed dried-on food debris on the back of the deli slicer blade. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Slicer removed for cleaning.
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3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Cooked potatoes under time holding did not have labels indicating when they were moved from the walk-in cooler. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI - Correct time label added to container. Spoke with PIC about no longer using time control as potatoes appear to now be holding proper temperatures with the new drawer cooler unit.
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3-501.13; Core; Raw salmon in vacuum-sealed packages were thawed in the walk-in cooler while still fully sealed. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration; or prior to, or immediately upon its completion of its thawing using procedures specified in the NC Food Code. Open packages of raw salmon before it starts thawing.
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General Comments
If there are food or sanitation questions, contact your Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Samantha.Sparano@wake.gov or 919-618-8964.
3-101.11; Priority; A container had some moldy strawberries inside the walk-in cooler. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded strawberries.
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4-501.114; Priority; The chlorine sanitizer concentration of the dish machine was measured to be 10ppm. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual/mechanical operation shall be used in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions and shall be used as follows: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration of 50ppm not to exceed 200ppm. CDI - Sanitizing compartment of 3-compartment sink was filled with sanitizer of adequate concentration to sanitize utensils and equipment.
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4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The deli slicer had dried-on food debris on the blade and food-contact surfaces and had not been used today. And utensils and food containers that had been through the dishwasher were still visibly soiled with sticker pieces on their surfaces. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Slicer removed for cleaning.
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3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Eggs benedict on the menu was not marked with an asterisk, indicating that it was an item that could be served undercooked. A consumer advisory disclosure shall include: identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked or contain/may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. CDI - Menu was reprinted to include asterisk on eggs benedict.
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3-501.13; Core; Raw salmon in vacuum packaging with a label indicating that they must be removed from packages prior to thawing under refrigeration were still within their packages. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration; or prior to, or immediately upon its completion of its thawing using procedures specified in the NC Food Code. CDI - Raw salmon removed from the packages.
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5-501.114; Core; One of the dumpsters in the shared garbage area was missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drain plug.
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If there are any questions, contact your Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Samantha.Sparano@wake.gov or 919-618-8964.
2-102.12 (A); Core; Current PIC has an expired food protection manager certificate; no other certified food protection manager was present. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. CDI - Current PIC scheduled for classes later this month, another certified food protection manager on schedule for later this afternoon.
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3-302.11; Priority; Trays of raw steaks and raw squid were stored above a tray of ready-to-eat potstickers in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Separating raw animal food during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw and cooked ready-to-eat food. This shall be accomplished by arranging each type of food in equipment in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented. CDI - Tray of potstickers moved to a higher shelf.
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4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The deli slicer and a vegetable dicer had dried-on food debris on their slicing surfaces, and several plastic food containers had tape debris on their surfaces. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Dicer, slicer, and containers removed for cleaning.
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3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Mac and cheese was cooling in a deep container in the lower section of a prep cooler. Cooling shall be used in accordance with the time/temp criteria specified in the FDA Food Code by using one or more of the following methods: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller/thinner portions; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; or other effective methods. CDI - Mac and cheese separated into smaller containers.
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3-304.14; Core; A wiping cloth bucket was stored on the floor by the dishwasher. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor. CDI - Container removed from the floor.
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4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Unable to locate chlorine test strips or sink and surface cleaner-sanitizer test strips during the inspection. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Acquire test strips for dishwasher and sink and surface cleaner-sanitizer. Follow-up by 5/04/2023
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General Comments
If there are any questions, contact your Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Samantha.Sparano@wake.gov or 919-618-8964. Follow-Up: 05/04/2023
3-302.11; Priority; Raw turkey burgers stored behind ready-to-eat black bean burgers, allowing for potential cross-contamination. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food and cooked ready-to-eat food. This shall be accomplished by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CDI - Containers of foods rearranged in drawer cooler to reduce risk of contamination.
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3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Some TCS foods stored in the prep cooler, across from the fryers and griddle, were holding above 41F. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food shall be maintained at 41F or less, except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control. CDI - Cooler was adjusted to cooler temperatures and lid was closed to allow for cooling. REHS recommends making ice packages and placing them onto TCS foods to assist with cold holding during rush periods.
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3-501.15; Core; A couple containers of cooling lettuce were stored in containers tightly wrapped in plastic. When placed in cooling/cold holing equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI - Corners of plastic lifted to help with cooling.
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3-304.14; Core; A couple sanitizer buckets were stored on the floor. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor. CDI - Buckets moved onto lower shelves.
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4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Establishment has QT and chlorine test strips but does not have test strips for sink and surface cleaner sanitizer. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Acquire test strips for this type of sanitizer, follow-up by 2/03/2023.
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Parasite destruction letter for salmon is from 2021, acquire up to date parasite destruction letter from fish supplier. If there are any questions, contact your Registered Environmental Health Specialist at Samantha.Sparano@wakegov.com or 919-618-8964. Follow-Up: 02/05/2023
2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC did not have written procedures for vomit and diarrheal events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI: PIC was emailed Wake County bodily fluids clean up procedures
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3-302.11; Priority; Par cooked wings found stored above fully cooked wings. Raw items shall be stored such that they cannot contaminate fully cooked or ready to eat food. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded wings.
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3-302.11; Priority; Juices from raw meats found leaking into a container of apples. Raw meat shall be stored such that it cannot contaminate fully cooked or ready to eat foods. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded apples.
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3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Several foods throughout the restaurant were found to be above 41F (see temperature chart). TCS foods shall be maintained cold at 41F or below. CDI: TCS foods were voluntarily discarded or moved to the walk in cooler. The cooler was also turned down. The TCS items were placed in an ice bath as the temperature was elevated due to repetitive usage.
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3-501.17; Priority Foundation; A few containers of food found date marked with clearly wrong dates. TCS foods shall be marked with the date that the food is prepared or the date it needs to be discarded. CDI: PIC labeled containers with known dates.
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7-201.11; Priority; Three spray bottles of chemicals (glass cleaner and fryer cleaner) found hanging on a shelf above food. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food. CDI: PIC moved chemicals.
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3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Two large, deep containers of tomatoes that were cut today were found at 60-65F. TCS foods shall be cooled in shallow pans and in thinner portions. CDI: PIC placed tomatoes in smaller, more shallow containers to cool.
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3-302.12; Core; A few bottles of various sauces and liquids found without labels. Unless food is unmistakably recognizable, the food must be labeled once removed from original packaging. Lablel bottles.
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3-304.14; Core; Container of sanitizer found stored on the floor in the kitchen. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored off of the floor. CDI: PIC relocated the sanitizer bucket.
