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NameHICKORY TAVERN RAW BAR & GRILL
Address11504 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsOysters are still listed on menu, however facility has stopped ordering oysters and are not currently available. New menu’s are being made and will not list oysters as an available item.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed sliced tomatoes, Gouda Mac and cheese, salsa, diced tomatoes and feta cheese being held in prep flip top and chicken, sausage, shredded cheese, shrimp being held in grill drawers all items measured above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC moved all items to WIC to rapidly cool to 41F or below. REPEAT
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP salmon in grill drawer still in ROP. CDI: PIC cut open packaging. 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 several flies throughout kitchen. PIC stated pest control service provider visits facility monthly. Recommend increasing frequency of visits if problem persists.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop being stored in a container of grits in hot holding unit with handle for scoop resting in food. CDI: PIC removed scoop and replaced with a clean scoop with handle stored above food.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed bottom surface inside the wing cooler with metal panel peeling up which is causing food and debris to get trapped inside. PIC stated a new metal panel has been ordered for unit and facility is awaiting arrival for installation. REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed grill drawers closest to pizza oven unable to be fully closed which is most likely causing unit to not hold proper temperature. All items in unit measured above 41F. See temp chart. Also observed low boy freezer with one door coming off its hinge. PIC stated a work order has been submitted to have door repaired.
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 build up of food soil and debris on inside surfaces of several prep RI coolers and gaskets of grill drawer coolers. Clean as needed. REPEAT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 approx. 3-4 cracked floor tiles and missing grout at end of cook line where steamer was removed. REPEAT. Points reduced to half points deduction due to separate violation on previous inspection.