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NameCOOK OUT #38
Address5715 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/30/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed employee handle raw bacon with gloves, then change gloves with no hand wash to work with ready to eat food. CDI EHS redirected employee to wash hands before donning new gloves. 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee handle and move items into WIC, then change gloves without hand wash in between to work with ready to eat food. CDI EHS redirected employee to wash hands and don new gloves.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several metal containers stacked clean with sticker residue, touching the food contact surface of the next container. CDI Containers returned to dish area for re wash. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple TCS items and the equipment ambient holding above 41F. Items over 4 hours in units were voluntarily discarded. Other items placed back in WIC. Facility voluntarily closed until three prep units are repaired and properly functioning. VR For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No 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 Observed multiple tcs foods on TPHC with no time stamp (sour cream, coleslaw), that PIC stated were on TPHC and paperwork stated was on TPHC. Other items just placed out and no new time stamp. VR required Repeat 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed multiple items (tomatoes, coleslaw, sour cream). Items discarded VR required
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple bins and pans stored as clean and wet stacked at dish area.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three prep units holding ambient and TCS items above 41F. Pooling water in large prep unit. Repair. Observed lids on prep units broken at hinges. Repair.
49 0 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. Observed build up and residue in all prep units, along surfaces of equipment like ice cream dispenser. Clean with more frequency.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing grout in many floor tiles throughout facility. Re grout 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. Observed debris and residue on floor throughout facility. Clean with more frequency.