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NameSHOWMARS - FREEDOM DRIVE
Address2601 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsFor plans submittal to the State contact Jeff Jones at 919-707-5863 Jeff.jones@dhhs.nc.gov.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash sign at the dish area hand sink. CDI sign provided.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No 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 cooled meatloafs ( 6 ) and a 5 gallon container of meat sauce for spaghetti not dated from yesterday in the walk-in freezer. CDI by dating since the PIC knew they were from yesterday and put in the WIF to cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . '
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed one unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. CDI by labeling bottle with a sharpie.
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. Observed ice machine bin lip with a jagged piece of broken metal. Break is in the middle where the ice buckets are hung when filling. Also noted loose faucet/handles on the cook line hand sink. VR in 10 days to check repairs. Ice mach is leased and hand may just be replaced. Facility is undergoing a remodel in January 2024. Plans need to be sent to the State for review. See General comments for more information.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no quat test strips for sanitizer at the 3 comp sink and buckets. VR to verify test strips within 10 days.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-502.11 Waste receptacles shall be emptied at a frequency to preclude strong odors or pest harborage. Observed some trash and grease on the ground around the grease container in the outside refuse area. PIC stated people from apartments behind leave or dump trash here. Facility needs to clean the ground around the grease container.
55 0 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 walls and ceiling in the cook area and behind dish area, vents, in need of cleaning. 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 wall corner beads coming off at the back and peeling paint on the cinder block walls. No points deducted since facility is the process of submitting plans for a remodel in January.