notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) Chicken in prep sink with opened containers of pork. Cross-contamination shall be prevented during storage by separating raw food from ready-to-eat foods and based on final cook temperatures. CDI: Chicken was relocated to continue thawing in prep cooler.
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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Rice; maintained on prep table near server line; was maintained above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Facility agreed to begin using time as a public health control for rice maintained at room temperature. TPHC procedures provided and time label added to prepared rice for 1 PM.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Chicken was thawing in prep sink outside of refrigeration and without running water. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be thawed under refrigeration capable of maintaining 41F or below or under 70F running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. CDI: Chicken was moved to prep cooler to continue thawing.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution had a concentration lower than 200 PPM quaternary ammonia. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer shall have a concentration of 200-400 PPM or according to manufacturer's instructions. Ensure wiping cloths are maintained in correct sanitizer concentration.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Vents above dish machine had dust accumulations. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean vents.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-201.11 (A); (B); (C); and (E); Priority; Policy not available. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission; including providing necessary additional information; such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness; or of a diagnosis without symptoms; if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting;P (b) Diarrhea;P (c) Jaundice;P (d) Sore throat with fever;P or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists; unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover. Employee health policy shall be onsite and readily available for review by inspector. Maria.powell@wake.gov Policy sent to manager.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector’s notes
2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Policy not available for review. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees; consumers; food; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS sent policy and poster to PIC via email.
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notedCode 4-601-11 Observed personal drink poured down the prep sink drain. A food prep sink shall only be used for preparing food. Observed food prep sink labeled as a dump sink with several soiled pans stored inside and chemicals stored on the drain board. . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items washed. 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601-11 Observed personal drink poured down the prep sink drain. A food prep sink shall only be used for preparing food. Observed food prep sink labeled as a dump sink with several soiled pans stored inside and chemicals stored on the drain board. . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items washed. 4-602.11; Core; Observed black debris inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed eggs; fish cake; spiced ham holding above 41F . TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items discarded.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
3-501.18; Priority; Observed container of crab salad with a preparation date 9/22/24.Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Item discarded.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Observed disclosure statement missing for eggs that may be served undercooked. Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods; such as oysters on the half shell (raw oysters raw-EGG Caesar salad; and hamburgers (can be cooked to order); or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked; or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf Email or send a picture of new template to inspector before printing for finalizing updates. maria.powell@wakegov.com Menu is missing asterisks for items that may be served raw or under cooked i.e. burgers; steak. Place an asterisk next to each animal food that can be ordered undercooked. Disclosure statement is missing from the menu. Asterisked items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Observed three unlabeled chemical spray bottles with purple; clear and blue solution inside. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material- items labeled. 7-201.11; Priority; Observed sanitizer bucket and blue solution stored on food prep sink. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area
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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed cooked spinach; beans; and bean sprouts cooling at room temperature or cooling while tightly covered. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed. Item placed in walk in for rapid cooling.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
3-302.15; Core; Observed team member cutting raw unwashed carrots. Raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to eat form.
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