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NameFIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/17/2020
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. No No No 2-103.11 (M) Person in Charge-Duties - PF Observed 3 different cold holding units not working properly, observed improper cooling methods with large portions of soup. Most food on the prep units were out of temp either from prep this morning and not cooling or due to it coming from the WIC. 2 different managers on duty during shift and no one had checked to ensure food safety.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw meat sitting on a container of onions, area next to it was bloody, bloody knife stored there and a chunk of meat-onions are used for onion rings. PIC said they had just been grinding meat for service and set stuff temporarily. Keep raw from RTE items, not an approved area to prepare vegetables or store them. CDI-PIC moved onions and cleaned off meat.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black build-up on the inside, near the chute.
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures No No Yes 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 broccoli soup and clam chowder made from yesterday at 53F & 60F, they were in very large portions, in plastic containers, covered. WIC was not holding correct temperature but the soups were warmer than other items. Incorrect cooling rate and methods. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed WIC at 46F ambient air. Food was between 43F and 47F. Ex. melon, coleslaw, tomatoe puree, ribs, soup, yogurt, half & half, noodles, raw chicken, cooked chicken, port wine sauce. PIC called maintenace person and they came out onsite during insepction. Maintence person explained one of the condensing units was not working and the other one was not sufficent enough to hold the temperature inside. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods out of temperature in the WIC and everything that came from the WIC that was on the prep line was voluntarily discarded. Some food that was in the original container like cabbage, cream cheese, and raw products in boxes were in temp and were able to be stay. Observed prep unit by the firewood grill was holding at 45F. Food employee said the butter and cooked mushrooms had been there overnight and they temped at 47F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded TCS food like cheese, lettuce. Observed cold drawer with steaks reading at 45F-PIC explaiend they had stayed there overnight. Other cold drawers were holding. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all steaks. *All units must be fixed before restaurant can re-open REPEAT
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes Yes 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 broccoli soup and clam chowder made from yesterday at 53F & 60F, they were in very large portions, in plastic containers, covered. WIC was not holding correct temperature but the soups were warmer than other items. Incorrect cooling rate and methods. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed lettuce and tomatoes cut this morning at 43F, lettuce 52F. Both items were in the WIC with plastic wrap and lids on containers. REPEAT
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.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop by the server dessert area in a catch basin with water barely flowing over it. Water wasn't touching the scoops.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 3 different cold holding units not holding temperature properly. Maintenace person came out during inspection.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed gaskets on prep units with food debris, in need of cleaning REPEAT
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 broken tiles at the can wash. REPEAT