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NameCRACKER BARREL
Address3203 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/14/2017
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed washed vegetables stored directly under unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. CDI items rearranged.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P Observed lettuce prepared greater than 4 hours prior and not below 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI all lettuce above 45F voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 4 pans of hash brown casserole in hot holding unit below 135F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI hash browns voluntarily discarded.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed flip top/reach-in cooler not holding all products below 45F. Observed plastic tubs of lettuce in large two door reach-in unit above 45F. Observed pancake mix above 45F. REPEAT VIOLATION. CDI all items voluntarily discarded.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 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 a bag of kale open and not date marked in walk-in cooler. PIC unsure when product was opened. CDI product discarded.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed shelled eggs holding out of temperature control not date marked. CDI product labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No Yes 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 large plastic containers of lettuce tightly covered in reach-in cooler above 45F. Product made greater than 4 hours prior. CDI product voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water below 135F. CDI water changed and checked above 45F.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several containers stacked wet. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C Observed scoops stored on linen.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed nonfood contact surfaces collecting food and grease debris; heavy residue around grill areas.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grout deeply grooved between tiles. 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 black residue collecting on walls in dish room.