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NameHILL BAR & GRILL, THE
Address11232 LAWYERS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F 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 capicolla cold held at 53 F inside of reach-in unit. CDI - Food employee stated that the food was used for today’s prep moments prior to EHS arrival. CDI - Capicolla relocated to reach-in freezer to cool down. -0-
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed several butane fuel chafing canisters stored with and on top of foods on food shelving unit. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - PIC discarded canisters. -1-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed prepped roast beef and sloppy joe cooling covered inside of upright reach-in unit with no change in temperature after 25 minutes. Cooling parameter calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters. CDI - Foods uncovered and relocated to freezer where they began to cool down after 20 minutes. -0.5-
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No 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 mahi thawing in its packaging inside of lowboy unit. CDI - Food employee opened packages. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT: 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 wall and floor damage throughout kitchen. 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 heavy accumulation of food debris on walls near grill area. -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink stored on top of microwave. CDI - Drink removed. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed heavy dust accumulation on ceiling of kitchen. -0-