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NameCOOK OUT #30
Address2540 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/17/2022
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observe PIC to be unaware of issues in the kitchen. Inspector observed cold holding issues, hand-washing issues, equipment issues and cleaning issues.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee handle personal phone and then attempt to don gloves. Observed employee drop cup on floor, pick it up and put in trash and then proceed to grab another cup without washing hands. CDI-employee was instructed to wash hands both times. Inspector advised PIC to go over hand washing policies with all employees.
10 1 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 scrubbing pad in hand sink, observed honey mustard packets on hand sink. CDI-items were removed. Handsinks are to only be used for handwashing
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up in the top of the ice machine. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed no sanitizer in sanitizing compartment of 3-comp where dishes were sitting. CDI-sanitizer was added to the sink for dishes.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No 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 lettuce in the reach in and hushpuppies and corn dogs in the cold drawer holding above 41F. CDI-lettuce was placed into the freezer to rapidly cool down. Hushpuppies and corn dogs were placed into the WIC to cool down. PIC stated that the corn dogs and hushpuppies were out of temp due to the cold drawer being accidental unplugged. Foods had just been put out an hour before EHS arrival.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed lettuce in the WIC cooling while covered with a lid. CDI-lid was removed and lettuce moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
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. Observed flies in facility during inspection. EHS advised PIC to schedule pest control .
40 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 cooking food while wearing a watch.
41 0.50 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 cloths being held in sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. CDI-sanitizer was replaced new concentration was 200ppm.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Equipment (fryers, reach ins, flip units, vents of ice machine) need to be cleaned.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed bags of trash and boxes inside kitchen near can wash.