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NameHILL BAR & GRILL, THE
Address11232 LAWYERS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/31/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT: 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 coleslaw cooling covered inside of upright reach-in unit. CDI - Employee present corrected by leaving container vented. Food began cooling down after 20 minutes observation. No escalation of points due to notable improvement from previous inspection. -0.5-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed food debris on knife stored at magnetic wall mount. Employee present states that the knives on wall mount are no longer being used. CDI - Utensil relocated to 3-compartment sink by employee. -0-
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes 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 single service hinged lid containers faced upwards on top expo shelving. CDI - Containers inverted. -0.5-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed severely burnt and cracked rubber spatula under flat top grill station. CDI - Utensil voluntarily discarded by food employee. -0-
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 dumpster sliding doors left open. Keep closed. -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 and cleaning needed on door leading to hall way. Also observed heavy dust accumulation on ceiling. Recommend to increase cleaning and maintain facility clean. -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal cellular device stored with packaged bread and dry goods on shelving. CDI - Cell phone removed to designated employee area. -0-