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NameFIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to begin process of planning can wash repairs. EHS also advised PIC to monitor cooling more closely to ensure food is not in danger zone too long. Take temperatures with properly calibrated thermometer to ensure proper corrective actions are taken. Monitor staff for proper handwashing, focusing on when to wash hands.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed food employee changing from handling raw shrimp skewer and hand flipping raw salmon to handling RTE foods. CDI - PIC educated staff, hands washed. Continue to monitor staff for when to wash hands. -2-
28 1 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 butane burner and sterno fuel stored directly above single use items in rear storage and dessert area. CDI - Items moved. -1-
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 corn edamame mix, ancient grains, freshly cut lettuce and other TCS foods cooling in make tables and cold drawers at cook line. Per PIC, these products were freshly flipped with ice bags added for cold holding. CDI - PIC educated about cooling methods, items removed to WI and replaced with cold foods from WI. Items were flipped at about 2:30P. Observed queso and other sauces cooling in WI freezer in deep plastic buckets. Per PIC, items were placed in freezer and not monitored. Products were 59-89F. CDI - PIC actively stirred after verifying when products were placed in freezer. Continue monitoring cooling methods, especially when products freshly prepared and containers of food refilled. -.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects in rear area after recent pest service. Remove dead insects. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed hot water used for storing in-use utensils at grill at 86F. CDI - PIC replaced hot water and placed on flat top to keep at 135F or above. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed cracked interior of can wash. Per PIC, this repair has been completed about 2 yrs ago. Repair. -0-