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NameAL'S BAR & GRILLE
Address8321 MAGNOLIA ESTATES DR
SUITE B6
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/14/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple products in low boy reach in unit and flip top/reach in unit holding above 41F, see temperature chart. Ambient temperature in low boy unit was around 49F. Ambient temperature in flip top/reach in was around 44F. All TCS foods holding in low boy unit overnight were voluntarily discarded (rice, meatballs, beef dip, buffalo dip, alfredo), PIC stated chicken was cooked and cooled this morning, brought from walk in cooler. Chicken dated 9/14 was brought to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. All TCS products holding in flip top/reach in unit overnight were voluntarily discarded (tomatoes, salsa, blue cheese, boiled eggs, ranch), ranch and blue cheese prepped early this afternoon were brought back to walk in cooler. Facility will use units for non-TCS products such as raw cucumbers, shredded carrots and non TCS sauces (commercial honey mustard, commercial Italian dressing) until fixed. VR by 9-24-21 to ensure cold holding units are maintaining temperature.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of bacon and chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC moved onto shelving. REPEAT.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed low boy reach in unit and flip top/reach in unit unable to maintain food at 41F or below, units were holding above 41F. Observed gaskets on reach in units that were damaged, ripping and peeling from door frame.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed microwave with minor food debris buildup.