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NameHICKORY TAVERN BIRKDALE
Address9526 BIRKDALE CROSSING DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment has parasite destruction letter from supplier dated March 2024. PIC has been advised to obtain updated (2024) parasite destruction letter from supplier.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 black beans in flip top cooler at 46F. Observed edamame in same flip top cooler at 48F. All other TCS foods were 41F or below. CDI - Black beans and edamame were taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or below. PIC has been advised to ensure all TCS foods are 41F and below prior to placing in flip top cooler. -1.5 points- 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 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed container of cooked/cut sausage in walk in cooler with a date mark of 1/3. CDI - PIC discarded sausage. All other TCS foods were correctly date marked. -0 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed two cut avocados stored in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached. Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use making sure to remove any stickers or sticker residues. -0 points-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed condensation dripping from hood ventilation area on prep line. Prevent dripping and ensure foods is not exposed to contamination. -0 points-
49 0 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 heavy build up of flour and debris on sides and behind fryers. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-