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NameEARPS EXPRESS #3
Address7020 BRIGHTON PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed package of beef franks in the walk-in cooler open on 12/5/23 according to PIC but not date marked. CDI - Product date marked. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed ranchero beef tornados being held past their 7 day requirement (11/29-12/5) in the walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. - Pf. Observed malfunctioning thin-probe thermometer; device not able to calibrate. CDI - Additional thermometer delivered by associate was found functional and calibrated to 32 F degrees. -0- For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed deceased cockroach inside of ice machine. Pest found laying on sides of machine. PIC advised that the ice is not for consumption. Ice is utilized to chill bottled beverages at iceberg container in front area. Remove. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed rust on blades of can opener hung on magnetic wall mount above the 3-comp sink. -0-