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NameHEIST BREWERY
Address2909 N DAVIDSON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment sink at back of house at 50ppm. Sanitizer concentration at front 3-compartment sink and dishwasher were reading at appropriate concentration. PIC will not use back 3-compartment sink until it has been repaired. **3DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **-1.5- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and pink buildup in ice machine at back of house. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes 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 41F. -P- Observed pulled pork and queso cooling in beer cooler at a rate less than .54. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items to freezer to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
33 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 pulled pork and queso cooling in beer cooler in large pans with a temperature change of less that 0.54. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items to freezer to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -1- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
34 0 Plant food properly cooked for hot holding Yes No No 3-401.13 Cook plant food to a minimum of 135F when the food will be moved to hot holding. -Pf- Observed queso cooked to 120F for hot holding. -CDI- PIC reheated so all parts of queso were reheated to 148F.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 2 food employees with wrist watches. **REPEAT** -0.5-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in sanitizer at 50ppm. -CDI- PIC corrected concentration to 200ppm. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken/torn gaskets in doors of RIC under pizza prep. Repair or replace. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 opens lids and doors at dumpster area. -0-