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NameCOOK OUT #44
Address9705 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/6/2019
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed food employe come from outside to in the kitchen and started handling single service articles. CDI-Food employee was made to wash hands.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink near the fornt door. CDI-PIC fixed paper towel dispenser.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes 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, and around the doorframe. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed milkshake mixer only being cleaned with water. This is a TCS food contact surface. CDI-PIC washed/rinsed/santized and was informed needs to be done every 4 hours. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed an onion slicer stored clean with food debris on blades. CDI-PIC took back to be washed/rinsed/sanitized.
15 0 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food Yes No No 3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food - P Observed 3 dented hunts tomatoe cans. CDI-PIC set aside in a designated area.
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes 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 lettuce washed this morning at 9:30am at 56F and one container at 60F. Exceeded cooling parameters. CDI-PIC discarded. Repeat Violation.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded hamburger at 70F hotdogs at 56F, cheese at 46F all in prep unit near grill. Prep unit top stays open-warming food. CDI-PIC moved all items to be cooled.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 hamburger meat sitting in a prep top at 70F, recently cooked and trying to cool. Observed lettuce washed this morning put in plastic container, covered at 56/60F. Items need to be in proper equipment and allow airflow. CDI-PIC discarded lettuce and moved hamburger to cool. Repeat Violation.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed wall near walk-in soiled and in need of cleaning.