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NameSAMS CLUB CAFE
Address11425 CAROLINA PLACE PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEHS took ambient temperature of grab-and-go cooler and noted defrost temp at 53F, which had cooled back to 41F within 30 minutes. EHS advises PIC to place work order for adjustment of defrost settings on grab-and-go so proper cold holding in maintained.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed front hand sink blocked by trash can. CDI- Trash can moved. (-0)
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 hot dogs in cold drawer, RTE salad in grab-and-go, and tomato sauce in make top between 45F-73F. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of hot dogs and tomato sauce, moves salad to RIC for rapid cooling. EHS discusses use of TPHC at make top for pizza sauce due to lid being help open during pizza prep going forward. See comment. (-1.5) 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed TCS foods in make top without any date marks. Staff states that items are left in make top over night, and EHS advises items must be date marked. CDI- PIC dates items. (-1.5) 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No Yes No REPEAT. TEN DAY VR. 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no TPHC written procedures onsite. EHS will make return visit within 10 days to assess TPHC procedures. Template here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english (-1.5) TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time labels on pizzas held on TPHC. CDI- PIC labels items.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in back of kitchen near ware-washing and front make table area. Increased frequency of pest control visits advised. EHS confirms facility uses Ecolab pest services. No contamination to food by pests was observed. (-0)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed all TCS items in top drawer above 45F. EHS will make a return visit to verify proper cold holding, or proper TPHC while awaiting repairs for cold drawer. Also observed high temp dish machine not operational as it has been for several years. Repair or replace unused equipment from premises. Lastly, EHS observed broken door at WIF causing excessive icing. PIC has called in service order for WIF door. (-0.5) 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed employee preparing pizza with soiled cardboard over prep top surface. EHS advises staff to discontinue this practice and prepare foods on suitable materials which are cleanable and non-absorbent. (-0)
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 food spills and debris inside various lowboys and reach-ins. Increased cleaning advised. (-0.5)
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 excessive ice on floor in WIF. PIC has called for repairs. (-0)