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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 9/14/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a dirty metal container stored in basin of handsink at cook line during inspection, restricting access. CDI- dirty container moved, no longer blocking access. EHS discussed maintaining access, no use of handsink for any other purposes other than handwashing.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed a chub of cut bologna wrapped in plastic (product not fully wrapped, wrapping coming loose and exposing meat) stored directly on top/adjacent to raw beef products. Observed a sealed package of bologna stored directly below ground beef. CDI- products moved, bologna voluntarily discarded, EHS discussed storage order with PIC.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior white baffle wall of ice machine with black/drops of buildup, in need of cleaning. EHS showed areas needing cleaning to PIC.
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 flour stored on the ground in kitchen. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 0ppm quat sanitizer in one of the sanitizer buckets during inspection. Observed other sanitizer bucket around 50ppm quat when tested.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on low boy reach in unit with damage. Observed gaskets on low boy reach in freezer that are torn, in need of replacement. Observed cold holding low boy unit unplugged during inspection, PIC stated this unit has continued to have issues maintaining temperature. REPEAT.
49 0.50 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 fan grates in walk in cooler with black/dust buildup, in need of cleaning.