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NameEINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS #6137 - CONCOURSE E
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
E3
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/29/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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 Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed lettuce prepared yesterday (12/28) holding above 45F in WIC. Cold air was not reaching the lettuce due to placement of product. CDI: Lettuce discarded. Plans of moving and charting temperature for the product from prep to cool in WIC was discussed with PIC. Observed cooked mushrooms, cooked spinach, salmon, and ham holding above 45F in front prep cooler. Items had recently been placed in cooler. CDI: Products allowed to rapidly cool in WIC. Unit turned down.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 tuna salad made during inspection going to cooler at 71F, tightly wrapped. CDI: Product vented and placed in cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Thermometer on site was not thin probe to temp thin foods such as lettuce and tomato. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee with ring containing stones prepping sandwiches.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed one crate of SS items directly on floor at drink station. CDI: Items lifted off of floor.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Equipment shall be used for its intended use and certification. Observed grab and go items made on site in pepsi cooler that states it is to be used for "prepackaged and bottled products only". CDI: Products moved to WIC. REPEAT VIOLATION 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed grab and go cooler holding at 50F, no food in it. Maintenance is to work on it 12/30. Observed one door freezer holding at 95F, no food in it. Maintenance is to work on it 12/30. Observed ice container for drinks with damaged plastic lid. Obtain new lid that closes and protects ice completely.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed heavy amount of food debris in back kitchen 2-door freezer. REPEAT VIOLATION.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed one hole in wall where PIC states a hand sanitizer dispenser used to be. 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed missing floor to wall juncture tile/baseboard near one door freezer.