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NameBOJANGLES` #168
Address11137 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/16/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 lettuce with no dates in RI, slaw with wrong date on it. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored on prep unit. CDI. PIC removed. Repeat. **** improvement from last time.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI. Observed facility without a thin probe thermometer. VR required within 10 days.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple of small flying insects in the dry storage area.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food items in the WI cooler stored above leaks in the ceilings. CDI. PIC removed.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed no presence of sanitizer buckets and multiple soiled and damp wiping cloths stored on counter tops throughout facility. CDI - Wiping cloths removed by PIC and fresh sanitizer buckets made for food prep stations.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use items stored directly on the floor.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed leaks in the WI cooler.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 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 large amounts of food debris in the flip top unit. Also observed large amounts of grease residue on the fryers. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (1 pt). Repeat
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks from roof in the kitchen.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste stored directly on the floor in the waste area.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. Observed food debris on the floors throughout the kitchen. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts) repeat ****improvement from last time.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep table.