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NameCIRCLE K #8382
Address9201 LAWYERS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/25/2024
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
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC present with an expired food protection manager’s certification (expired on 6/14/2024). PIC is scheduled for exam on 11/7/24. No other CFPM onsite. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135 F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P. Observed breakfast sandwiches and burritos with reheat temperatures between 110-112 F. CDI - All items reheated > 165 F for compliance. -1.5-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed creamer dispenser cold holding TCS product at 66 F. Unit’s ambient air temperature recorded at 66 F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products, placed work order for repairs and out of order sign on dispenser. -1.5- VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two deceased cockroaches in facility. CDI - PIC removed dead pests. -0-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of Coca Cola syrup stored on floor in back room. CDI - PIC removed off floor. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC preparing foods without hair restraints. -0-
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 packaged foodservice film stored on floor below shelving in back room. CDI - PIC relocated to shelving unit. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 cleaning needed on non-food contact surfaces of chili and creamer dispenser. Recommend thorough and higher cleaning frequency. Points scaled back due to improvement from previous inspection. -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water unable to drain at floor drain under 3-compartment sink and in hallway in back room. Repair. -0-
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law. - P. Observed grey water backing up at floor drain underneath the 3-compartment sink and floor drain in back hallway. Plumbing specialist has been contacted for repairs and is expected to arrive today, according to PIC. Facility’s food stand shall remain voluntarily closed until repairs have been completed. -1- VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 food debris, broken down cardboard boxes and miscellaneous wastes on floor in kitchen and back room. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. -1-