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NameCRACKER BARREL
Address3203 QUEEN CITY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed a metal pan of raw turkey stored above raw beef in the WIC. CDI: PIC corrected storage order, following correct internal temps of raw proteins. Note: No points deducted since not a repeat violation, and only one container of food item was incorrectly stored. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a couple metal pans stacked in the clean dish rack with visible food debris. CDI: PIC removed pans from the clean dish rack and took them to the dish room to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of broccoli and a box of coca cola cake stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. PIC stated that there is a work order placed for new shelving to replace the broken shelves in the walk-in freezer, but the arrival date is unknown. REPEAT VIOLATION.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a container of water storing in-use utensils temping at 72 degrees F. EHS observed that the switch keeping the container and water temperature hot was not turned on. Keep utensils stored in water at or above 135 degrees F.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of metal pans stacked wet and stored in the clean dish rack. CDI: Pans were separated to allow proper air-drying. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a severely torn gasket in Hotbox 2 (near the flattop grill). PIC was aware of the torn gasket and stated that they have contacted the appropriate party to get the gasket replaced. Note: All food temperatures hot holding in Hotbox 2 were above 135 degrees F.
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 accumulation of food debris inside the microwave used to warm-up food items served to consumers. Observed inside of the bottoms of the lowboys coolers with food residue. Observed soiled handles, gaskets, and sides of cold holding units. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in the female restroom used by employees.