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NameCRACKER BARREL
Address3203 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/3/2021
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed a container fo cooked chicken stored below raw sirloin beef steak in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed meatloaf that was tightly wrapped in the walk-in cooler that temped above 41 F. PIC stated that meatloaf was cooked last night and brought in cooler to chill. Meatloaf did not cooler to 41 F or below within six hours. CDI- meatloaf was denatured and discarded into trash.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 meatloaf that was tightly wrapped in the walk-in cooler that temped above 41 F. PIC stated that meatloaf was cooked last night and brought in cooler to chill. CDI- meatloaf was denatured and discarded into trash.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No Yes 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food items in the floor in walk-in refrigeration unit located out back of facility. VR- facility has up to ten days to get product off the floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gaskets on hot holding unit and refrigeration unit in kitchen area. Repair damaged walk-in freezer door. ice is forming around interior and exterior of door. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep grooves in cutting board at prep stations.
49 0.50 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. Clean exterior of grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration units, and shelving in kitchen area.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations in kitchen area. Clean dust from ceiling tiles and vent screens in ceiling areas.