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NameLODGE, THE
Address7725 COLONY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2024
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed spoon in hand sink on cook line. CDI spoon placed in dish area. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed soap dispenser not functioning at hand sink on line. CDI new batteries placed in dispenser and soap dispenser working.
12 1 Food received at proper temperature Yes No No 3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F or less. -P Observed raw chicken delivered holding above 41F. Delivery person had already left. CDI PIC called delivery person and discarded chicken. 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 .
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chlorine sanitizer for dish machine testing at 0 ppm. CDI Employee primed and ran dish machine again and dish machine tested at 100 ppm. 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 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener with built up residue and debris. CDI can opener placed in dish area for re wash. 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 . 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed heavy residue and splash on inside of microwave. Clean with more frequency. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on ice machine on the white plastic inside. Increase cleaning frequency.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Multiple TCS items throughout facility holding above 41F. Dressing with TCS ingredients holding above 41F in left prep unit holding above due to being pulled from RIC and held on counter for extended periods of time. CDI Dressing placed back into RIC of prep unit. All TCS items in right prep unit holding above 41F ( 50+F) for unkown amount of time. CDI PIC observed circuit breaker was popped. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS items from prep unit. Temperature returned to hold 41F and below (39F) All TCS items in WIC holding above 41F (42-44F). Observed ambient air in WIC holding 42-44 F throughout. CDI PIC called repairman and repairman was not able to drop temperature within the 4 hours items have been above 41F. Repairman is still working on WIC, waiting on access to roof. Facility has voluntarily closed the kitchen and will not reopen until the WIC is fully repaired and holding ambient and all TCS items 41F and below. All TCS items in WIC have been voluntarily discarded. Will return tomorrow to check on WIC. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 hot dogs and corn beef containers in prep units with no date mark. CDI PIC date marked. 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 .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used No 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 raw fish in ROP packaging in WIC sealed in packaging thawing. CDI PIC cut open each package. Repeat
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 squeeze bottle on line with no label. PIC stated product was oil. Ensure squeeze bottles of oils and clear liquids are marked.
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.
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 large container of AuJous stored in direct contact with floor.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed sanitizer on cook line testing 0 ppm. CDI PIC refilled container which still tested 0 ppm. Called repairman for dispenser and using bleach as sanitizer until repaired.
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.
49 0.50 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 inside of RIC and RIF with residue, standing water, debris. Clean with more frequency.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pooling water under three comp sink. PIC stated that drain sometimes backs up. Drainage was pushed into drain and observed no more overflow or back up. Have repairman look at drain.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on shared dumpster.
55 1 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. 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