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NameCOOK OUT #68
Address1815 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/26/2022
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
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed front store restrooms without hand washing signage. CDI - Signage provided
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 raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables within the WIC. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed tomatoes and melon above ready-to-eat foods in WIC. CDI - Storage order was discussed with PIC and contents of WIC were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed internal food contact surface of ice machine with minor residue buildup. CDI - PIC was informed and sanitization was delegated to employees.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No 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 approximately 7 corndogs in grill drawer at approximately 50F. CDI - food items were put on tphc and will be disposed of within 4 hours.
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed food items on TPHC with food holding past 4 hour time marking. Observed recently placed quesadillas without tphc marks. CDI - Food had been switched, but old time stamp still remains. New time marking was marked. - REPEAT - 3 -
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies present in kitchen area during inspection. REPEAT 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one dead roach behind toilet brush in employee restroom.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed approximately 3 employees operating without effective hair restraints. CDI - PIC notified employees and all donned hairnets.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of single use cups stored on the floor of dry storage. CDI - PIC elevated box to proper shelving. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed multiple stacks of single use to-go with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Single use articles were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Yes No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed employee restroom without covered receptacle. CDI - PIC was informed of requirement of a covered receptacle.
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 open cardboard dumpster door during inspection. CDI - door was closed prior to returning to indoor premises. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with warped and cracked drain plug port and no drain plug. Contact waste management company to replace or repair.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed dust buildup on overhang wall with TPHC sheet and posted health info. Clean at frequency necessary to avoid accumulation of dust. REPEAT. No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement from previous inspection.