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NameHICKORY TAVERN BIRKDALE
Address9526 BIRKDALE CROSSING DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/24/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored on top of beef kegs CDI - PIC relocated the raw chicken
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the sanitizer in the dishmachine at 0 ppm. CDI - PIC had the dishmachine drained and cleaned, observed food debris and cleaned out the sprayers. CDI - after cleaning and draining the dishmachine it is now properly sanitizing at 100 ppm of chlorine.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed black beans in the prep top cooler at 45F. CDI - PIC voluntarily the beans,
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 cooked pork from the day before not date marked. Observed cooked tuna prepped the day before in the reach in cooler not date marked. -REPEAT-
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 just prepped lettuce in the walk in cooler covered with plastic and stacked. CDI - discussed with PIC that when cooling to uncover and unstacked to allow air to move freely to rapidly cool the product to 41F or below. Pic unstacked and uncovered.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed the thin probe thermometer not functioning and needing batteries. Facility does have a functional metal steam thermometer. Replace batteries. Verification visit required to ensure compliance.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - C Observed cookline employee not wearing an effective hair restraint.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ramekins being used to scoop food out in the salad prep top cooler. Replace with a utensil with a scoop to prevent touching food.
42 1 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 drinking glasses wet nested. -REPEAT-
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 a non-functional food warmer being used as a table. Observed a non-functional reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repair or remove these pieces of equipment.
47 0.50 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 exterior of cookline line equipment and exterior of fryers in need of cleaning.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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. Better cleaning needed on floors in several areas, especially on cook line and under/behind equipment. -REPEAT-