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NameHICKORY TAVERN BIRKDALE
Address9526 BIRKDALE CROSSING DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/5/2019
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed soap dispenser broken and not accessible at the handsink by the back server station. CDI-PIC provided soap
13 0 Food separated and protected No No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed bananas and avocados above RTE lettuce, and cut vegetables. CDI-PIC changed storage order and moved unwashed produce to the bottom shelf.
14 0 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 4 knives stored on hanging magnet, all soiled. CDI-PIC took to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. Repeat Violation.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several bags of recently prepared proteins and RTE foods (chicken, ham, turkey, corned beef, rice, pasta) all above 41F, and put in sandwich bags, in prep units, not allowing air flow. Observed canned black beans at 60F in a reach-in. Reach-in units are not for cooling, only for holding. CDI-PIC moved items to the WIC (walk in cooler) to cool to 41F. Repeat Violation. VR required 11/15/2019.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Disposition - P Observed 4 halfs/halfs open throughout facility with no datemarks, blue cheese and feta with no dm in the WIC, observed artichokes from a can with 10/18-10/26 date mark, this would allow for 9 days and it was out of date. Observed cooked veggies with 10/30-11/8 which would allow for 10 days. CDI-Explained to PIC datemarking is date of prep/cook/cut + 6days (date of prep ins day 1) PIC voluntarily discarded out of date food and datemarked the ones that were still in the time window. Repeat Violation. VR required 11/15/2019
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes Yes 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed several bags of recently prepared proteins and RTE foods (chicken, ham, turkey, corned beef, rice, pasta) all above 41F, and put in sandwich bags, in prep units, not allowing air flow. CDI-PIC moved items to the WIC to cool to 41F.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacking in dish drying area. Repeat Violation.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 3-comp sink leaking profusely from the rinse station seal. There was a bucket placed underneath and bucket was full in a matter of minutes. CDI-PIC called maintenance person to come repair, PIC will not use 3-comp until fixed. Observed handsink by server station leaking, needs to be re-sealed.
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 food debris in the reach-in units and in the microwave.
50 1 Sewage and waste water properly disposed No No Yes 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system.-P Observed 3-comp sink leaking profusely from the rinse station seal. There was a bucket placed underneath and bucket was full in a matter of minutes. CDI-PIC called maintenance person to come repair, PIC will not use 3-comp until fixed. VR required 11/15/2019.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 air vents heavy with dust. Wall behind the 3-comp in need of cleaning. 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. Server station with water damage underneath, missing door on cabinets by the server station by the door.