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NameHICKORY TAVERN - STEELECROFT
Address13545 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/27/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed unsalted butter holding in prep top unit above 41F. See temperature chart. CDI - Food employee stated the butter was prepped ~ 30 minutes prior to inspection starting. Butter was moved to WIC to cool. REPEAT -3 points
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed 4/5 date on container of seared tuna that was prepped today. CDI - PIC placed tuna in new container and placed container with outdated sticker at dish machine. All other containers checked had proper dates. EHS reminded PIC to remove all date mark stickers and sticker residue from containers when they are W/R/S. REPEAT -1.5 points
33 0 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed grilled onions, chili and queso cooling in metal containers while tightly covered. CDI - Containers were vented and allowed to further cool. EHS provided educational posters on cooling hot foods and room temperature foods. -0 points
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several fruit flies in kitchen area. Facility is working with 2 pest management companies to control pests. Fewer flies were observed than the last inspection. Points not escalated due to improvements in controlling pests. REPEAT -1 points
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. -C Observed single-service small sauce containers used as scoops for artichoke dip and salsa. CDI - PIC removed containers. EHS educated PIC on using scoops with handles and ensure the handles are stored above the food. -0 points
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -C Observed flip top on prep unit near pizza oven broken. Observed broken vent under left side of hood over fryers. Repair. REPEAT -0.5 points
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -C General cleaning needed to exterior of fryers and prep units in kitchen. -0 points
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes 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. -C General cleaning needed to floors, walls and ceiling in kitchen area near grills and fryers. -0 points