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NameHEIST BREWERY
Address2909 N DAVIDSON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/5/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drink stored on shelf directly over food prep table.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed used plates stored in handsink. CDI-PIC removed plates.
18 3 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P 3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. Pf Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed 5 trays of burger patties that PIC stated were par cooked. Employee stated they sear one side of the patty, place in the WIC, and then finish cooking later in the evening to a temperature of 145F. Employee also stated wings in the WIC were also par cooked. CDI-EHS provided online access to non-continuous cooking procedures via email.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled spices and/or sugars stored over prep table. PIC stated these were for the pretzels. CDI-Employee added accurate labels to working containers.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed two exterior door held open for the entirety of the inspection.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed multiple large dented cans stored on the dry storage shelf for use. CDI-EHS explained the importance of segregating and not using dented cans. PIC moved all dented cans to the office.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed food containers wet stacked on shelf. CDI-PIC separated containers to facilitate air drying.