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NameCOOK OUT #31
Address6438 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2023
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General CommentsTo request a re-grade, call the MCHD @ 980-314-1620. a re-inspection will be conducted within 15 days.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No one certified at start of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 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. Interior of ice machine soiled.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: corn dogs in small prep cooler next to fryers 58.0 F in cold drawer. CDI- food had been in unit for less than two hours. Moved to WIC for cooling. Dropped to 45.0 F in 30 minutes. Hot dogs, raw burgers, chopped chicken all above 41.0 F in grill prep cooler. Unit found to be unplugged. CDI- moved food to WI freezer for rapid cooling. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf: Upon entry all food in quesadilla prep unit held on time was not marked with a beginning / end time for TPHC. CDI- Food discarded as it was close to expiration time.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 : Found whole hamburgers used to make chili cooling in small grill cooler at 85.0 F. Cooler found not connected to power. Equipment is not designed to cool hot food. Use walk-in refrigeration to cool chicken and hamburgers. Return visit within 10 days to review process for making chili from cooled burger meat. 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 .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Containers wet stacked after cleaning, at 3-comp sink storage shelf.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. To-go bags containers stored on floor, Contamination of exterior surface of boxes observed from floor moisture.
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. Some shelving in WIC with build-up of residue and corrosion.
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. Significant build-up in tight areas, and behind / under equipment.