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NameMAMA GEE'S TAKEOUT RESTAURANT
Address509 BEATTIES FORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written documentation for 4 hour-TPHC. CDI - PIC was given TPHC form again and filled out with EHS. Food on 4 hour-TPHC were cooked one hour before inspection started. Spaghetti, boiled eggs, shito, and rice. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 Observed a completely covered container of cook eggs still in the first phase of cooling in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC removed cover and placed at the top shelf to cool quickly. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed two secondary squeeze bottles not easily identifiable without any labels and clear container of flour mix on top shelf without any label in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC was able to label all three items.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two food employees without beard guards and hair coverings.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed stand up residential freezer near register with customer and employee food co-mingled inside. PIC was unaware of the difference between commercial and residential equipment. CDI- PIC removed all establishment food into walk in freezer and only left personal items inside reach in freezer. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice build up inside walk in freezer behind A/C unit. PIC is aware of the issues and has a repairs scheduled.
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 heavy grease and food build up on fryer unit back splash and stove back splash.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes 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. Observed heavy food and grease build up in hard to reach areas for instance; behind fryer, stove, and black build up was observed on the wall underneath the 3-comp-sink. Increase frequency of cleaning. 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 damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed ceiling in bathroom missing cover for extractor and in office room. PIC stated land owner refuses to make the necessary repairs to building.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood system filters with heavy grease build up. CDI - PIC stated cleaning company should be coming soon. 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal food co-mingled inside walk in cooler with establishment foods. CDI - PIC moved all personal foods to lower shelf into a container labeled "Personal Only"