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NameHICKORY TAVERN
Address9010 HARRIS CORNERS PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/30/2020
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site during first 15mins of inspection. PIC did show up, explained the other CFPM is out due to a cold. Will not deduct points today since health precautions take precedence.
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed PIC that had no knowledge of employee health. Did not know any signs/symptoms of FBI, was able to find a poster. Other PIC did not come today due to illness, therefor they are taking precautions. CDI-Informed PIC the importance of FBI, signs, symptoms need to be known.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate 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 Observed food employee BHC container of lettuce on the line. Employee had just washed hands. CDI-Food employee voluntarily discarded lettuce. PIC did not sign due to Covid protocols
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed mac and cheese in steam well at 123F. Observed grilled chicken and burgers, and chicken wings all below 135F in another steamwell. CDI-PIC put items on time and added water to the steamwell. Mac and cheese was put in a steamer and reheated to 167F, 154F in steamwell. PIC wants to use time, EHS sent TPHC form. VR REQUIRED 12/10/2020.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cold drawers holding food at 50F. CDI-PIC explaiend food was ptu int here this morning at 9am, all food above 45F was voluntarily discarded and the rest was cooled down in the WIC. PIC will not use cold drawers until they are temping. VR REQUIRED 12/10/2020.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer container stored within 6inches of RTE bacon. CDI-food employee moved sanitizer bucket to a bottom shelf away from food.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen area and fruitflies behind the bar.
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 stacking in the dish drying area.
45 1 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 WIF with ice building up in the floor. Observed microwave handle broken. Observed water in prep unit 1-near the grill. Front bar reach in has a broken handle. Cold drawers underneath grill aren't holding temp. REPEAT.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed prep unit handles with build-up on them. Needs to remain clean. Observed oven hood in need of cleaning, ice scoop holder had black build-up on the inside.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors - C Observed handicap stall missing the entire middle of the door in the womens restroom. EHS explained this needs to be fixed.
53 0 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 areas of low grout throughout kitchen and can wash. REPEAT.