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NameCHUCK'S GRILL
Address8001 OLD STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/5/2022
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M. Observed food manager with gloves on, gloves had holes in the tips of the fingers. They were touching bread buns with their BH. CDI-EHS intervened and manager stopped, voluntarily discarded food, washed hands and put on new gloves,
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw country ham in the same container as RTE hot dogs, and bologna. CDI-PIC moved RTE items above raw ham 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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw steak on a plate and a container of raw chicken was touching the raw steak. CDI_PIC moved steak to give more separation.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed soda machine nozzles in need of cleaning. CDI-PIC took them off and cleaned while EHS was on site.
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 . Observed cooked sausage sitting under a heat lamp below 135F (about 6 pieces out of 12). PIC said they sit here no longer than 20-30mins. CDI-PC voluntarily discarded them.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No 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 potato salad at 63F. Food manager said they made it at 9am. EHS explained once they cook anything it needs to go directly into the WIC because the stand up cooler is used so frequently and will make it hard to cool. CDI-PIC moved potato salad into the WIC. No points taken since it was only 1 item.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed potato salad at 63F. Food manager said they made it at 9am. EHS explained once they cook anything it needs to go directly into the WIC because the stand up cooler is used so frequently and will make it hard to cool. Potato salad was in a plastic container, covered. CDI-PIC moved potato salad into the WIC
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door with large gaps around the trim and underneath. They have a large metal fan over the 3-comp sink which leads directly to the outside. The wood that normally covers it was open. This could lead to insect harborage.
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 WIF building up layers of ice on food and shelves. The WIF fan cover is falling off. The WIF door doesn't properly shut. Shelves are rusted.
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 prep units, shelves, counters, power cords, fans, all building up grease and dust.
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 F/W/C in need of cleaning.