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NameEINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS #4042
Address13736 CONLAN CR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/18/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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: 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 TCS foods in far right cream cheese flip top cooler and low boy such as onion and chive, garden vegetable, and strawberry cream cheeses and capers at 44-50F in unit. Internal temperature of unit was observed at 46F. After 30 min, ambient temp in reach-in had dropped to 40. CDI-PIC removed items from prep reach in unit and placed in walk in cooler. Items in top pf prep unit were kept and placed on temporary TPHC. Discarded at end of shift. -REPEAT VIOLATION- VERIFICATION REQUIRED IN 3 DAYS. This is 3rd consecutive inspection in which a cold holding violation has been noted. If violation persists, permit action may be taken or risk control plan implemented.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. A few small flies observed throughout facility. Keep working to prevent and eliminate pests.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloths held in QAC sanitizer at espresso station. Wiping cloths were not fully submerged in sanitizer and sanitizer was registering 0ppm on test strip (sanitizer dispensing at proper concentration at 3 comp sink and in other wiping cloth buckets). Recommended that wiping cloths used for espresso wand/station be kept in the red sanitizer buckets so it is easier to have the cloths fully submerged.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed some single use coffee cups in countertop organizer with some residue on lower half of cup stack. Keep cups protected with plastic covering to protect from contamination.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Right prep unit flip top and reach-in in need to adjustment and repair.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed refuse dumpster with holes along bottom edge of receptacle due to rusting. Replace dumpster to prevent pest harborage and leaking.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 buildup on ceiling tiles in bagel baking area prep room and over dish washing area.