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NameLODGE, THE
Address7725 COLONY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/7/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep top. Remove and place somewhere where contamination can not occur. - 0 -
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed meatloaf placed in WIC to cool, placed underneath unwashed produce. CDI - EHS instructed PIC to place on speed rack. - 0 -
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed tomatoes cooling tightly wrapped in walk in cooler. Items reflected 0F/minute change in temperature over 20 minutes. CDI - Tomatoes were uncovered. EHS edified tomatoes properly cooling by end of inspection. - 0 -
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed au jus bones/meat stored in walk in from Friday at 47F. Items have not left cooler. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded. Observed prep top coolers holding food above 41F (see temp chart). CDI - All food items in the bottom of coolers moved to walk in cooler for cooling. All items on top of middle prep cooler placed on TPHC for remainder of lunch service. Both coolers have ambient temperatures between 34-36F. Maintain lids shut when not in use to preserve temperature. - REPEAT - 3 -
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed various containers of floor cleaners, spray sanitizer, and sanitizer wipes stored above food items and cleaned equipment throughout facility. CDI - Items moved. Designate space for chemical storage. - REPEAT - 2 -
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed tomatoes cooling tightly covered in walk in cooler. When cooling, make sure items are uncovered to allow proper air flow for cooling. CDI - Items uncovered. - REPEAT - 1 -
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed vacuum packaged tuna and tilapia in ROP packaging in coolers. CDI - PIC cut open items. - 0 -
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed bulk spices in back storage area without labels. Label as needed. - 0 -
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 few small flies in back of kitchen. - 0 -
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 boxes of tea and coffee stored in floor in server area. Maintain items at least 6 inches off of the floor. - 0 -
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed few food employees wearing watches while prepping food items. - 0 -
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoops stored with handles inside of flour in deep bins. CDI - Scoops removed. - 0 -
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed few metal pans wet stacked in dish drying area. Separate to allow air flow. - 0 -
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed residential grade mini fridge in server station. Replace with commercial grade fridge. - REPEAT - 1 -
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed several ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen area. 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 dust and grease build up throughout walls and ceilings of kitchen. Observed build up inside of walk in cooler lighting fixture. - 0.5 -