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NameDAIRY QUEEN
Address108 S SHARON AMITY RD
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/1/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed PIC at time of inspection with an expired Food Protection Manager Certification. A CFPM shall be onsite during all hours of operation.
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed several employee beverages being stored on various food prep counters throughout facility. CDI: PIC relocated beverages to a designated area.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed quat sanitizer concentration level of approx. 150ppm in sanitizer bucket being stored on counter. CDI: PIC refilled bucket with fresh quat sanitizer which measured 400ppm concentration level.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed two spray bottles of windex being stored on prep cooler counter. CDI: PIC relocated spray bottles of windex to a designated area.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects throughout kitchen and dining room. Contact pest control service provider to address issue. REPEAT.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees handling food without the use of head coverings. Use head coverings while handling food to prevent contamination of food.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth being stored on prep counter. CDI: PIC placed wiping cloth in a bucket with properly concentrated quat sanitizer.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use hot dog to go containers being stored right side up outside of their original packaging on prep counter. CDI: PIC inverted to go containers to protect against contamination. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous inspection.
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 torn gasket on prep cooler door. Replace gasket.
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 build up inside of most reach in coolers and on outside of prep cooler next hot dog make station. Clean as needed. REPEAT.
55 1 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 heavy build up on floors underneath ice cream machines, prep coolers and behind counters. Clean as needed. REPEAT.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed writing pen being stored on prep counter of prep cooler next to register. CDI: PIC removed pen.