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NameHICKORY TAVERN - STEELECROFT
Address13545 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine unable to maintain chlorine sanitizer at correct concentrations even after priming the machine. -CDI- PIC called a technician to repair the machine. The technician was able to repair the machine during the inspection. (1.5 pts) For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in QUAT sanitizer solution at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC replaced the solution with new sanitizer at 200ppm. (0 pts)
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed 4 avocados being held as clean with stickers still on them. Wash vegetables and remove stickers before storing them as clean. (0.5 pts)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed multiple damaged gaskets on cold holding equipment throughout the facility. -CDI- PIC called to have them serviced during the inspection. (0.5 pts)
49 0.50 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 low boy doors and gaskets with accumulation of residue and debris. Increase cleaning frequency to help prevent the accumulation of residue and debris. (0.5 pts)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed the floor thought the kitchen area starting to come up causing the surface to become spongy and susceptible to moisture or debris accumulation. Repair floors so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. (0 pts)