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NameFIREHOUSE SUBS #9
Address9101 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/15/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 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 No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed PIC with CFPM during today’s inspection.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed employee wash hands and re-cotnaminate on faucet handles. CDI - EHS intervened, educated and hands re-washed.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed employee fill up plastic cup with water for steamwell at hand sink. CDI - EHS educated water discarded. Employee filled up cup at prep sink.
16 0 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. 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. Observed utensils soiled with tomato debris stored as clean on wall mount. CDI - Utensils relocated to 3-compartment sink for proper W/R/S. 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed slight black build-up on ice machine catch plate.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165 F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P. Observed meat balls not achieve proper re-heating to 135 F. Product taken out and had been heating up since 9:00 am. See temperature chart. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed multiple TCS foods > 41 F inside reach-in units. Refer to temperature log for details. Several foods were kept inside since previous day and others were place into refrigeration 30 minutes before inspection. CDI - Products from previous day voluntarily discarded, all others uncovered and relocated to upright reach-in freezer. Product temperatures began to decrease towards < 41 F during inspection.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed Comet Cleaner & Bleach spray bottle stored on prep counter with spray nozzle facing above condiments.***No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Bottle removed.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT: 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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed tightly covered container of sliced tomatoes and multiple closed portioned bags of turkey, ham and roast beef cooling inside reach-in units. Refer to temperature chart. PIC confirmed that several foods with date marking were prepped the day prior. CDI - Products from 9/14 voluntarily discarded while all others uncovered and relocated to upright reach-in freezer. EHS observed temperatures began to drop towards < 41 during inspection.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 water bottle pack and boxes of soft drink syrup stored on the floor in back kitchen and next to beverage refrigeration unit.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT: 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees without hair restraint during today’s inspection.
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 damp cloth on slicer. CDI - Cloth removed.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No 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 boxes of single service take out containers and small bowl lids stored on the floor in back of kitchen and inside storage closet.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket detaching from its seal at upright reach-in freezer. Repairs needed.