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NameBRUEGGERS BAGEL BAKERY #228
Address20619 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsCold smoked Salmon had consumer advisory TPHC - Coffee Creamers, Butter, Gourmet Bagels Establishment packages orange juice from concentrate with no labeling requirements.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a serving spoon inside of the front kitchen hand sink. CDI - Item was removed.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 10ppm Quat sanitizer dispensing from the 3-comp sink. Quat sanitizer will be manually added to the appropriate concentration until the dispenser is repaired.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed potato hash cooling 0 degrees after 30 minutes. CDI - Potatoes were placed on a thin metal pan to rapidly cool in the walk-in cooler.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Brueggers Bagel TPHC policy states that Butter, Gourmet Bagels, and self service Milk (creamer) shall be marked for 4 hours and discarded when the time expires. Observed no time stickers for any of these products during inspection. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
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 of chemical with no label. CDI - Spray bottle was labeled.
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 Observed hash potatoes attempting to cool in a plastic container with a tight lid. CDI - Item was moved to a thin metal sheet pan and placed in the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a large amount of fruit flies throughout the facility.
40 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 an employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
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. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the main prep cutting board with deep stains and cuts. Observed a broken soap dispenser at the front kitchen hand sink. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed a large amount of food debris inside of the reach-in freezer and the bagel storage speed rack.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed an active water hose connected to a ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off at the faucet.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 a large amount of food debris on the floors and corners of the service area.