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NameHICKORY TAVERN - STEELECROFT
Address13545 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/3/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink by serving line upon arrival. CDI-PIC removed ice cubes from sink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed multiple handwash sinks in kitchen and men's restroom without a handwash sign. EHS provided signs.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed box of raw bacon stored over open container of jalapenos in lowboy section of prep unit across from the cookline. CDI-PIC moved bacon to WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 one container of marinade dated for 12/25 containing a garlic/oil mixture held longer than 7 days. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded marinade. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 shredded lettuce and sliced provolone cooling in prep top and cold drawers respectively. Shredded lettuce was moved to RI, but was covered in plastic wrap. CDI-PIC moved uncovered, shredded lettuce and sliced provolone to WIC to finish cooling process. 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 .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed spatulas with partially melted handles. PIC voluntarily discarded utensils. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed minor gasket tear in right lowboy door of salad prep unit.