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NameTAVERN ON THE TRACKS
Address1411 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/6/2018
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at dispenser adjacent to small flip top unit used to hold dressings. CDI: Paper towels supplied.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed a whole roast beef cooling in walk in unit at 98F more than 2 hours after cooling began. CDI: Roast beef was voluntarily discarded and EHS discussed more effective cooling methods, such as quartering the entire roast before cooling, and using ice to rapidly cool.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 ranch, chipotle ranch, and honey mustard prepared earlier today cooling at 52F in a small flip top unit rated for holding. The larger containers were cooling in the walk in unit in large, covered plastic containers. CDI: The product in the small flip top was voluntarily discarded, replaced with fresh product, and placed on TPHC to be discarded at 7:40. Product in the walk in unit was relocated to the freezer and vented to facilitate rapid cooling. REPEAT.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket for front line reading 50 ppm QAC. CDI: Buclet dumped and refilled with sanitizer reading between 200 and 400 ppm QAC.
41 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 a metal bowl with no distinct handle being used as a scoop for bulk dry product. CDI: Bowl removed from product and PIC informed employees that scoops should have handles or only be used once. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a damaged spice container covered with plastic to maintain stroage capability. Container no longer smooth or easily cleanable. CDI: Spice container discarded. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on large reach in unit to the right of fryers damaged and torn.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exposed wooden board used as a shelf at the mop sink. Ensure that any wood is sealed or painted to render it non-absorbent. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed minor damage to FRP around mop sink, causing it to no longer be smooth or easily cleanable.