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NameLODGE, THE
Address7725 COLONY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/13/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed slicer with minor build up. PIC stated slicer was last used yesterday. CDI: Slicer cleaned. Points were not escalated do to improvement. -1.5 Points Repeat For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P EHS observed chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. EHS educated PIC on sanitizer concentration levels being too strong sanitizer is no longer a sanitizer and is now a disinfectant. CDI PIC remade sanitizer and tested between 150ppm-200ppm. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 EHS observed cooked chx, chick peas, boiled eggs and raw chx tenders in flip top cooler above 41F. PIC states that flip top cooler was shut off by mistake. EHS took temperatures of all foods thirty minutes after cooler was turned back on and all food was below 41F. CDI TCS foods that were above 41F were placed in WIC to cool quickly and placed back in flip top cooler to cold hold. -1.5 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes 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 tuna and tilapia in ROP packaging in cooler drawer thawed out. CDI: Product was cut open. Repeat -1 Point
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.Observed gasket on reach in freezer door, and walk in cooler split. PIC called for replacement during inspection. Observed prep top cooler lid broken and unable to stay open. Bungee cord is being used to hold lid open. PIC states manufacturer no longer makes parts to repair. Points weren't escalated. -0 Points
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. Repeat 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. Repeat. -.5 Points