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NameWAITER`S CHOICE CATERING
Address8031 ARROWRIDGE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/23/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC without certification at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC at facility within 20 minutes of inspection. Provide a CFPM during all operating hours. -1-
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed one food packer at packing line on cell phone, take glove off while handling cell phone and then put same glove back on without washing hands. CDI - EHS reminded staff to wash hands after handling soiled cell phone, before putting on clean gloves and working with exposed food. -0-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed produce stored directly above RTE cherry tomatoes and RTE cheese stored below unwashed onion in RI. - PIC moved these items to restore storage order. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw bacon stored directly above RTE chicken and ground beef on speed rack at walk in cooler door. CDI - PIC moved raw bacon to another shelf. -1.5-
22 0 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 heavy whipping cream, milk, chicken salad and sliced tomatoes above 41F in prep unit for deli salads and in RI outside of cook line. CDI - Temperatures adjusted down and per PIC facility cooler were cleaned yesterday and set at higher temperatures than normal. PIC voluntarily discarded cut tomatoes and chicken salad. Other items were used today and allowed to cool. -0-
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 small flying insects in facility near drain located between stoves and 3-comp sink. Per PIC, pest control takes place once a month or more often, depending on whether insects are observed. Maintain and increase as necessary to ensure insects are addressed. -0-
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food with ice buildup on the outer packaging on speed rack to the immediate right inside walk in freezer door. Ensure food is positioned in walk in cooler in area not subject to buildup. -1-
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 ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer. REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves that are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. -.5- POINTS NOT ESCALATED TODAY AS THE CONDITION WAS MUCH IMPROVED OVER THE LAST INSPECTION.