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NameHICKORY TAVERN - STEELECROFT
Address13545 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/24/2024
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 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no soap at both handwash sinks on each side of the cookline. CDI-PIC added bottles of soap. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed lemon wedge in hand sink basin. CDI-PIC discarded lemon wedge.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed open containers of fruit and sauerkraut in lowboy of salad prep unit.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with dark build up present along the top of metal shield. PIC wiped down machine and stated it would get a deep cleaning tonight.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed RIC across from HH holding with several TCS items above 41F and with an ambient temperature of 45F and other TCS items above 41F in main prep and salad prep units . Thermostat reading was at 40F upon arrival but steadily climbed and stayed at 42F and 43F with condensation dripping from the front frame of the RIC. Salad and prep units had most items below 41F including their lowboy units. PIC voluntarily discarded items and called for maintenance of RIC. VR within 3 days to check status of cold holding of RIC. Repeat. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 flying insects throughout all parts of the kitchen, with a heavier concentration near the beer kegs stored by the 3 compartment sink. PIC stated that facility has ordered additional bug lights prior to today’s inspection and EHS spoke with PIC to ensure they are not stored above any food, prep areas, or clean equipment once set up. Repeat.
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. Observed heavy build up in gaskets of salad prep unit and bottom shelf of salad prep unit.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed female restroom with uncovered trash bins. Repeat.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 heavy build up behind RIC on the floors and the floors by the salad prep unit and handwash sink by salad prep unit.