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NameWEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Address7400 TUCKASEEGEE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/15/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. - Observed non food staff member of the school enter the kitchen eating a breakfast sandwich and using the microwave. PIC did not invite this school staff member into the kitchen. CDI- Education was provided to PIC and employee left kitchen prep areas.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - Observed employee water bottles stored above cafe RTE items in a reach in cooler. CDI- PIC moved item to be underneath cafe RTE items.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed one hand sink near dish pit area without paper towels. CDI- PIC provided paper towels. NOTE: Three other sinks in kitchen were properly supplied.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No 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 melons stored above pre packaged RTE apple slices. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order.
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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. - Observed cheese prep from ambient air this morning attempting to cool in a reach in cooler. Covered and tightly sealed. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in cooler to quickly cool.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 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. -REPEAT- Observed floors throughout the kitchen in need of repair and grout replacement. EHS observed absent grout, broken tile, and cracked tile throughout the facility. EHS also observed some baseboard tile throughout the facility with same kind of damage, behind dish machine and near prep line pass through kitchen.