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NameHICKORY TAVERN
Address9010 HARRIS CORNERS PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed flip top/reach-in cooler holding TCS foods above 41F (See temp log). EHS observed an ambient temperature of 43F. PIC stated that the unit sometimes has issues with either being too cold or too warm. PIC stated that items in unit are not kept here over night and had only been in unit for an hour. CDI: PIC placed unit on emergency TPHC until repairs take place later today. EHS and PIC filled out TPHC procedures and items were marked with discard time. Verification visit required within 3 days to ensure cold holding compliance. 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 .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed thin-probe thermometer measuring 29F against EHS thermometer measuring 32F. Verification visit required within 10 days to ensure facility obtains a calibrated thermometer. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
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 fruit flies in facility. PIC stated that the establishment is currently being treated for them. EHS confirmed pest control company.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No Yes No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocados stored in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached. Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use making sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues. REPEAT
55 1 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 base coving missing in various areas of kitchen. REPEAT