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NameFIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from dessert station. CDI: PIC provided paper towels. REPEAT VIOLATION.
20 0 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 chili Asiago dressing cooling at too slow of a rate to meet cooling parameters. See temp chart for details. CDI: PIC stirred product and placed in shallower pans.
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 Observed raw salmon and raw steak being held above 41F in low boy. Ambient temp of unit 38F. PIC stated facility has has issues with unit in past. CDI: PIC placed products on ice/covered with ice bags and contacted service repair company. REPEAT VIOLATION. **CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE CAN RESULT IN RISK CONTROL PLAN AND POSSIBLE PERMIT ACTION AT NEXT INSPECTION.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several TCS foods being held past 7 day limit in walk-in cooler. Dates of expiration ranged from 2/24/22-3/7/22. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed spray bottle of insecticide stored above dish machine. CDI: PIC moved bottle to approved location.
33 0.50 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 chili Asiago dressing cooling in deep pans inside blast chiller. See violation #20 for more details. CDI: PIC stirred product and placed into shallower pans.
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 a few fruit flies throughout facility.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 cracked/missing tiles in mop sink floor causing standing water.