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NameFAIRFIELD INN & SUITES CHARLOTTE
Address8540 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/20/2023
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes Yes No REPEAT: 2-102.11 (A) - (C)(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. - Pf. Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed PIC onsite unable to answer questions related to operation and food safety including cold holding, hot holding, food protection, and monitoring procedures. CDI - Link provided to PIC checklist tool above. -1-
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT: 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed empty soap dispenser at hand washing sink. CDI - Maintenance replenished dispenser with more soap. -0-
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed pre-cooked turkey sausage, sausage croissants, scrambled eggs and cheddar egg & cheese omelettes sitting inside the microwave with temperatures < 135 F. PIC initially stated that there were no items in hot holding. EHS observed TCS foods hot holding in compliance at guest serving area. PIC stated that these foods were re-heated this morning at 7:30 am and left inside the microwave. CDI - Items re-heated to > 135 F and placed into hot holding at serving area. -1.5- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed multiple TCS foods such as boiled eggs, cut fruit salad, diced turkey, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese cold holding > 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. PIC states that these products had been removed from reach-in units this morning at 6:30 am. CDI - Products moved to emergency TPHC. Observed evidence of cold holding logs tracking from previous procedures. EHS and PIC discussed about implementing TPHC for cold holding products at the serving areas. TPHC form filled out onsite. -3- Verification visit will be made to ensure compliance with TPHC procedures. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. - P. Observed cut fruit salad and diced turkey with no covers and no sneeze guards. CDI - Items removed today. No escalation of points due to improvement since previous inspection. -1-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT: 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. - C. Observed several cracked floor tiles in kitchen area particularly near cooler and coffee maker. Some areas of the tile are now missing. GM states that repairs have been approved and are pending due to delayed shipment of materials . -1-