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NameMECKLENBURG HEALTH CARE CENTER
Address2415 SANDY PORTER RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/14/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels in staff bathroom. CDI-paper towels provided.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed ice machine, can opener and tea nozzle with build-up. Clean more frequently.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed 2 plates that were sitting without temp control in case a resident wanted them. Cover label with time plated up and dispose of within 4 hours. Cannot be cooled and used for later. CDI-plates voluntarilly disposed oof.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Through discussion PIC said that disinfectant wipes are used for food surface tables and equipment in kitchen. CDI-through discussion, Disinfectant is for high touch surfaces like door handles, sink faucets, etc. A food grade sanitizer shall be used for work surfaces.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PF Observed egg and meat from breakfast wrapped in plastic then put into sealed container. Cool food in a shallow pan loosely or uncovered until 41F, then can put into smaller container. CDI-items put into shallow pans in walk-in.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food - C Observed a squeeze bottle of honey not labeled. Keep anything not in its original packaging labeled.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C Observed that the spices on the shelf next to the hand sink unprotected. A splash guard is needed between the hand sink/soap dispenser and the shelf holding spices. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed opened food containers that were stored open. Put opened dry foods into a zip-lock baggie or a covered container.
38 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - C Observed watch worn by at least 2 kitchen staff. Only a plain wedding band allowed from elbow down. CDI-watches removed
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed opened boxes with plasticware exposed. Keep plastic tucked around plsticware.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-301.12(A) Provide a three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.-Pf Observed the 3-comp sink set up improperly. The wash vat is the first vat, then rinse, then sanitizer. CDI-sink set up properly. Observed dishmachine broken. New one on order. Have specs will run hot water calc for new dishmachine
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed grease build-up throughout kitchen and equipment. Kitchen needs a thorough cleaning. Observed rusted window in 3 comp sink area.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hot water not working at 2-comp sink. Needs repair, handle stripped.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on dumpsters. Keep closed to eliminate pests 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C Observed no drain plugs in dumpsters. Need drainplugs installed
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor and wall damage throughout. Area in dishmachine area needs repair where a chunk of wall/baseboard missing/very damaged. Fill in holes where shelving has been removed.