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NameRED LOBSTER RESTAURANT
Address9415 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/17/2024
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed employees touch face and reach in pocket hand handle personal items then proceed to handle clean equipment but not wash hands before handling clean equipment. CDI, employee washed hands.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - observed opened containers of raw fish stored over RTE hushpuppy mix in open containers in freezer. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. Repeat. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black soil residue accumulating on internal baffle of ice machine. 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 . 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed several plates, utensils and can opener stored as clean but soiled. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning. 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 .
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P - Observed lobster cooked to 138 degrees F. CDI, lobster placed back in conveyor oven to continue cooking too 177 degrees F. PIC advised EHS Whaley’s scheduled for maintenance of conveyor oven.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. - Observed cut tomato recently prepared according to PIC cooling at 52 degrees F at 12:13 in deep covered container. At 12:13 tomato remained at 52 degrees F. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and tomato transferred to shallow uncovered sheet pan and relocated to WIC to rapidly cool.. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed mashed potatoe hot held at 122 degrees F and marinara sauce at 119 degrees F. CDI, foods reheated to greater than 165 degree F. See temperature observation chart. 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 Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed lettuce cold held at 46 degrees, Cole slaw at 43 degrees F and pasta at 44 degrees F cold held in produce walk in cooler. CDI, items in unit over 4 hours voluntarily discarded and recently prepared items relocated to beer cooler. Only non TCS to be stored in unit until calibrated. PIC contacted refrigeration maintenance for service of unit. Observed cheese cold held at 50 degrees F and sour cream cold held at 49 degrees F and tomato cold held at 52 degrees F on serving line. CDI, items voluntarily discarded. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 pasteurized crab meat not date marked. CDI, container voluntarily discarded. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed cut tomato recently prepared according to PIC cooling at 52 degrees F at 12:13 in deep covered container. At 12:13 tomato remained at 52 degrees F. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters and tomato transferred to shallow uncovered sheet pan and relocated to WIC to rapidly cool.. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed some shaker containers on line of dry food ingredients not labeled.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live fly on prep table near fryer.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean equipment and containers stored in storage bins but bins collecting soil and debris. Repeat. Observed clean equipment stored on soiled shelving on top of grease and paper on line.
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 gasket hanging from upper refrigerator on line and a couple lights not working under hood /
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 food residues and spillage inside multiple prep refrigerators and freezers. Observed debris on shelving throughout.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed a dumpster door left open
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 soil and food debris accumulating in hard to reach areas such as behind equipment along line and ice machine and throughout. Repeat. 6-501.113 Store tools in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. Observed screw driver stored with clean utensils/.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-204.11 Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping on to food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service, and single use articles. Observed heavy grease buildup on ventilation hood system