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NameHICKORY TAVERN - STEELECROFT
Address13545 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEHS recommended TPHC for buttermilk next to fryer. Buttermilk was 41F during inspection on ice bath.

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 handler discard gloves used for raw burger patties and don new gloves without a handwash. CDI-EHS provided education and hands were rewashed.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed several TCS items throughout kitchen prep tops, cold drawers, and reach in cooler above 41F (see temp chart). CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items in units from previous days and moved all other items to WIC. VR within 3 days to both prep tops, cold drawers, and reach in cooler. 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 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed hanging insect traps above prep areas and storage rack above 3 compartment sink. PIC relocated traps.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food handler on makeline with rubber wrist band.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed inside of dishmachine with moderate gritty build up in the corners of machine and under nozzles.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed broken, top-left lid of cardboard dumpster.