Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameBRUEGGERS BAGEL BAKERY #226
Address1905 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
88 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed PIC with several priority violations and unsure of cold holding requirements. CDI: EHS provided instruction during inspection.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed several spray bottles of various cleaners being stored in hand sink in back prep area. EHS removed cleaners. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink at front register/ make line not operational. PIC stated a work order has been submitted to repair hand sink. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure hand sink is operational and accessible for employees.
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: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw salmon being stored in prep flip top cooler behind ready to eat food items. CDI: Employee re-arranged items to proper storage order to prevent potential contamination of ready to eat items when pulling out raw salmon from cooler.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 Observed concentration level of approx. 150ppm of quat sanitizer in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket at make line. CDI: PIC refilled 3 sanitizer in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket at make line.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed eggs hot holding in hot hold unit at prep counter below 135F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC reheated eggs to over 165F.
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 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 . Observed containers of shredded cheese being held in prep reach in cooler and several items being held in both prep top and reach in portions of another reach in cooler all above 41F. See temp chart. PIC voluntarily discarded all items that had been holding in units for longer than 4 hours. Items in prep cooler at make line were placed on TPHC starting from earliest time food items were placed in unit. PIC stated staff would not use other prep cooler and would submit a service request to have both coolers evaluated. REPEAT. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days. NOTE: Further repeated violations of cold holding may result in a risk control plan.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 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 . Observed an open package of pre-cooked sausage being held in WIC without a date mark. CDI: PIC date marked item as it was opened this morning. REPEAT.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flying insects throughout facility. REPEAT. Facility is scheduled for pesticide treatment through Orkin on 7/19.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed a dented can of jalapeño’s being stored on dry storage shelf amongst non dented cans. CDI: PIC segregated dented can.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 build up inside of coolers and cooler gaskets. Clean as needed. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed several tiles with worn away grout throughout kitchen and a missing panel on wall next to prep counter closest to bagel oven. Replace missing panel. 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 build up on floors throughout kitchen. Clean as needed. REPEAT.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee garments being stored on dry storage shelf amongst food items and equipment.