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NameRED LOBSTER RESTAURANT
Address9415 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/24/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink with no paper towels. CDI - PIC replaced paper towels.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed knife, three scoop, and spatula all stored as clean with food debris and residue. CDI - PIC removed items to be re washed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed mashed potatoes in steam well at 120 F. CDI - PIC stated that food is held for four hours (for quality) then discarded. Food placed on TPHC and procedures were completed during inspection. 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 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed butter, sour cream, and pico on ice bath above 41 F. CDI - PIC stated that food is held for four hours (for quality) then discarded. Food placed on TPHC and procedures were completed during inspection. 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 .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Observed scoop stored in running water at an insufficient velocity to flush particles at server line and grill line.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed employee use clean cloth to dry food equipment after washing. CDI - EHS reminded employee to air dry equipment and utensils. Employee air dried subsequent utensils and equipment.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed hard buildup in dish machine. Employee stated that dish machine is cleaned every morning and night. EHS recommended the facility schedule a thorough cleaning to remove buildup.