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NamePARK ROAD SODA SHOPPE
Address4121 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility operating without certified food protection manager. PIC on duty will be getting certification this month. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed chili, pimento cheese, milk, hot dogs, and chicken salad without labels. CDI- PIC added labels to items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed pork loin thawing in prep sink with no running water. Upon conversation with food employee pork was being defrosted for cooking at a later time. EHS educated employee on proper thawing methods. CDI- PIC placed pork in reach in cooler to finish thawing. REPEAT.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies in back of house and around milkshake machine. Contact pest control. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Back door was observed ajar during inspection.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on food contact surfaces. EHS educated food employees on proper storage of wiping cloths during inspection. Sanitizer was also observed at the wrong concentration. CDI- PIC made new sanitizer bucket and replaced wiping cloths. REPEAT.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 air vents in the kitchen beginning to accumulate dust and residue. Clean.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee book bag and jacket being stored on top of boxes of single service items. CDI- PIC moved employee belongings to approved location. REPEAT.