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NameWILLOW GROVE INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT
Address10043 IDLEWILD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 slicer with food debris and several plastic food contaners with sticker adhesive residue all stored as clean. Also observed black build-up on can opener. PIC advised that the can opener had not been used today. CDI - All utensils (except for plastic containers) transferred to dish pit to be w/r/s during inspection. Plastic containers discarded as the adhesive is no longer removable. -1.5- For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed american cheese at 44 F and shredded cheddar cheese at 50 F inside of the lowboy reach-in unit. PIC stated that the shredded cheddar cheese was placed into cold holding this morning but the american cheese was not used today. CDI - Shredded cheddar cheese transferred to walk-in cooler and american cheese voluntarily discarded. -0- 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 1.50 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 cold pastrami sandwiches and slaw with out date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods. -1.5- 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.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed sanitizer concentration of 50 P.P.M. quat in sanitizer bucket. - CDI - PIC emptied and refilled bucket to proper sanitizer concentration of 200 P.P.M.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking at plumbing line under 3-compartment sanitizer basin. PIC states that a work order for repairs has been submitted. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycle bin sliding doors left open. CDI - Doors closed. -0-
55 0.50 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 black and dark grey build-up throughout the facility’s ceiling spaces, vents and walls. It appears they have mold/mildew growth due to excessive moisture. PIC states that the facility had water damage back in December of 2022 due to a busted pipe. Facility had remediation services completed on 12/25/22 during the period of the facility’s on-going renovations. It is recommended that the facility schedule another round of remediation services. -0.5-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal drinks and a cell phone stored with and above retail foods inside of the walk-in cooler and on shelving above prep sink. CDI - Items removed to desginated area. -0-