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NameFAIRFIELD INN & SUITES CHARLOTTE
Address8540 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use - Pf. Observed box of single service napkins and utility cart placed in front of handsink. CDI - Obstructions removed. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed evidence of hand sink used for dumping with visible food debris (coffee grounds and omelette debris). CDI - Staff educated on hand washing station uses. -1-
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed opened packages of pre-cooked sausage links (1x) and sausages (2x) without date marking inside of the reach-in unit. CDI - Food handler traced their first use dates as 8/19 and 8/20 and allowed to date mark. Next inspection will result in immediate discard. -3- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. - P. Observed TPHC procedures not being followed and start and end time food logs not completed for today’s services. Evidence of outstanding non-compliance was observed on facility’s logs with last TPHC documentation dating back to 8/6/24. CDI - Foods voluntarily discarded. -3- *Procedures altered to reflect hours of operation: Breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM-9:30 AM. Logs no longer will be implemented. Procedures updated to reflect changes. *VR visit will be conducted to ensure facility is compliant with TPHC discard procedures. If non-compliance observed, facility shall be placed on an ITS.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of napkins stored on the floor. Foodservice items were delivered yesterday, according to employee present. CDI - Product moved to chair. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket on right door of 2-door reach in in the kitchen and rusted shelving in said unit. Replace. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 FRP drywall on edges of can wash in disrepair. -0-