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NameHILL BAR & GRILL, THE
Address11232 LAWYERS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2018
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 45F in a reach in cooler (see chart). CDI- TCS foods were transferred to another unit for cold holding. PIC contacted service technician for repairs during inspection. EHS instructed PIC to discontinue use of cooler until it is able to maintain foods at 45F or lower. VR required.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats in the restrooms, at the tea urn station, and at the bar around the drain. Facility receives monthly pest treatments from Tactical Pest Company.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed multiple containers with ramekins being stored in the food items. These utensils cannot be stored in food containers because they do not have handles.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a reach in cooler cold holding with an ambient air temperature of ~52F; and water dripping from the top of the unit. Repair technician was contacted during inspection. EHS indicated the cooler cannot be used until it can maintain foods at 45F or lower. No point elevation because previous item (torn gaskets) listed under this violation was repaired.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 damaged/peeling floor tiling near the dish machine and hand sink in the kitchen. Facility has been actively working to repair damaged flooring in areas of the kitchen. 6-502.12 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 debris accumulation under cook line equipment.
54 0 Meets ventilation and 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 a purse stored on top of beer kegs at the bar and cell phones and keys stored on a shelf above where loaves of bread are stored.