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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE/GK
Address1401 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/4/2015
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed soiled dicer stored as clean. CDI - taken to dish pit to be cleaned. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer into final rinse. CDI - previously processed dishes pulled for recleaning, repair person came and fixed sanitizer tube, resulting in 50-100 ppm free chlorine in final rinse. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed soiled interior of one ice bin at bar. CDI - cleaned and sanitized.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed 3 bags of creamed corn in walk in cooler from yesterday. Corn still measured 49F-52F after more than 6 hours cooling. CDI - voluntarily discarded.
27 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 3-502.12 Obtain Health Dept approval for the HACCP plan required for on site reduced oxygen packaging. -P/Pf Observed bagged creamed corn and collard greens in walk in cooler. PIC shared cook-chill procedure and is currently working with SrEHS C Hamilton on getting an approval. CDI - educated PIC on options and explained that process is yet unapproved. Reviewed what PIC has already prepared and suggested he send it in to Ms. Hamilton now.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed a few pans of cooked pork which had been properly cooked and cooler yesterday then removed from cooler for processing today (cutting into cubes, wrapping, and so on). Pans were then placed back into cooler tightly covered. Explained to PIC they should remain vented until they cool back down to 45F.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled working containers of salt pepper mix, salmon rub, pork rub, water, oil.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket at front walk in cooler, back two door upright cooler.
52 0.50 Garbage and 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 lids both missing. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed no drain plug in place.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 chipped tiles on curb of can wash.