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NameHICKORY TAVERN RAW BAR & GRILL
Address11504 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2021
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
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C. PIC unable to access food protection manager certificate during inspection. Certificate is online and PIC cannot access. No other person present in facility is certified manager.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed bulk container of chips open/uncovered/exposed behind bar. CDI - PIC replaced lid. Cover food to prevent contamination.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P. Observed dish machine with 0 ppm cl in final rinse. PIC called for emergency service and Ecolab on site during inspection. CDI - Unit repaired and verified to be sanitizing at 50ppm cl at end of inspection. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dried buildup on can opener blade and food residue on dicer stored as clean. Multiple metal food pans stored as clean with residue present on interior food surfaces. CDI - items removed to dish for re-cleaning.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Disposition - P Observed multiple opened TCS food items including bulk ham, shredded cheeses, open milk, and open half and half with no date marking. Observed pan of portion cups of house made ranch dressing with date of 2/22. CDI - PIC added date marking and/or discarded products. Ensure all opened or prepared TCS foods kept on site longer than 24 hours has and accurate date mark. Discard TCS foods that have date marks exceeding 7 days or incorrect date marking. REPEAT - 1.5 points - points not escalated as overall date marking system shows notable improvement.
36 1 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 some small flies present in bar area. Contact PCO for service. REPEAT - 1.0 point. No point escalation as numbers of small flies in facility significantly less and prevention methods were observed in place during inspection.
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 employees handling food wearing watches and bracelets. Remove jewelry and watches from arms when handling food.
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 soiled wiping cloths laying on equipment surfaces at beginning of visit. Once a wiping cloth has been used, place it in sanitizer to be used again or remove it to soiled linen receptacle.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados cut and in use at line with stickers remaining indicating items have not been washed. Confirmed with PIC that the facility does not wash avocados. All produce that is not received in ready to eat form must be washed before use including avocados, berries, grapes, etc.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed portion cups stored in unclean container at line area. Store clean portion cups in clean containers to prevent contamination.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed keg coolers at bar area with damaged interiors, detached doors, rust, and clogged drainage. Observed reach in cooler at line used for raw chicken with damaged interior. Walk in cooler used for keg/beer storage with damaged threshold and unstable flooring which gives when walked on. Cooler repair issues have been noted on repeated inspections as ongoing repair needs. REPEAT - full 2 point deduction
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C. Observed metal food pans with debris and dried food residue on non-food surfaces. Food scales with dried residue on non-food surfaces. Interiors of cooler units throughout bar area with foul standing water buildup and/or other debris present need cleaning. REPEAT - full 1 point deduction
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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 damaged and/or missing floor tiles throughout back of house, low grout lines, missing baseboards in various locations in back of house, damaged door thresholds in back of house areas. Observed missing ceiling tiles with large open access to unfinished ceiling space near can wash. Damaged ceiling/wall tiles near office/walk in areas. 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 accumulated food debris, broken glass, greasy residue and/or standing foul water on flooring surfaces throughout back of house areas. Moldy buildup on wall surfaces at dish machine. REPEAT - full 1 point deduction