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NameCHEESECAKE FACTORY, THE
Address4400 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed some metal containers (meatloaf pans) stored clean with visible debris left attached. CDI-Metal containers were moved to dish room to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again.
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. All time and temperature controlled foods kept for hot holding shall maintain a temperature threshold of at least 135F or greater. Observed mashed potatoes on line below temperature threshold. Per PIC item was prepped before inspection. CDI - Item was taken and reheated to 176F. - 3 - REPEAT
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed tcs cold held foods for safety above temperature threshold in some prep tops and cold drawers. Food establishment has been having trouble with pizza prep unit. CDI - items prepped this morning were placed in blast chiller to rapidly cool. All other TCS food was voluntarily discarded. A VR will be conducted within three days to verify repair/ operation of pizza prep unit. - 3 - REPEAT
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 spray bottle with no label. CDI - Bottle was labeled.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled secondary containers on the main line containing sauces. CDI- Labeled during the inspection. - 1 - REPEAT
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in the front server area. Increase frequency to prevent insects. Records for pest control were reviewed.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed tea urns on servers’ line without a cover. CDI - Lids were not available. Plastic wrap used to cover tea urns until new lids can be purchased.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Dishes shall be stored in a manner that allows them to effectively air dry. Observed dishes wet stacked in pan storage area. Pyramid stack dishes that are wet to effectively air dry in the future.
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 gaskets damaged on numerous cold drawers along cook’s line. PIC stated that all cold holding units on cook’s line are scheduled to be swapped out for new within 6-8 weeks.