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NameFIREBIRDS
Address3920 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2015
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed an employee drink stored without a lid on the prep sink drainboard while food prep was taking place. Drink discarded today.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed gnats in the pineapple drink mix today- discarded during the inspection.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed multiple dishes stored as clean with food debris on them. Observed tenderizer and lemon squeezer stored with dried food on them. All sent to be rewashed. Have staff pre-wash and spot check more thoroughly.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed TCS foods stored on the cold line above the stove at 45F- products discarded. Observed butter/hot sauce stored at room temp. today- keep cold or time this product as discussed.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No 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 Observed open turkey and open anchovies without date marks today- back dated to correct.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats throughout the facility today but concentrated at the bar.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed a cloth towel stored on the counter today when not in-use. Observed soapy water in buckets. Change discussed with PIC today.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed some build up on the ice container storage area today.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler leaking today at the sprinkler. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed burn marks and gouges on red cutting boards today.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on the sink drain at the bar, the wine storage cooler, and the pass through at the dessert station where dishes area stored.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 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 build up on the floor in the bar area today.