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NameHICKORY TAVERN RAW BAR & GRILL
Address11504 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2016
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed plastic cup on top of steamer. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed ice dumped in kitchen handsink. CDI - PIC reminded all staff to only use handsinks for handwashing. -1- REPEAT
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed buildup on tongs and stacked bus tubs and sticker residue on the outside of plastic and metal containers. CDI - PIC pulled the tongs and containers for cleaning in dish room. REPEAT -3-
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed salad dressings at room temp in an ice bath at 54F. CDI - PIC placed these temporarily on time and will discard after 4 hours. Emailed TPHC form today. -1.5-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle condiments in the pizza station. Label these with the common name of the item. -0-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in the bar area. Maintain and increase as necessary pest control schedule. -0- REPEAT
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee with watch on wrist. CDI - PIC instructed removal. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee with long beard and no beard guard and another food employee with no hair restraint. -0-
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting boards and prep tables in the kitchen. Keep in sanitizer solution between uses. -0-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked metal bowls on the drying rack. CDI - Bowls separated to air dry. -0-
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed standing water in the bottom of the prep cooler and to the left of the walk in near the cook line, pitted pots, missing drip pans in the hood and deeply stained plastic bus tubs. Repair or replace these. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open doors on both dumpsters. -0-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 grease buildup behind cooking equipment. Clean behind the equipment often enough to prevent buildup. -0-