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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 12/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed dish machine being used, testing at 0ppm chlorine sanitizer during inspection. EHS observed that bottle of sanitizer appeared to be low, likely causing issue. CDI- bottle replaced, chemical at proper concentration after correction, dishes re-washed in order to be properly sanitized.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed no date label on opened package of bologna and a container of cooked chili. CDI- dates placed on product due to certainty of prep date. 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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed labels for diced chicken stating “12/4- 12/12”, products being dated for more than 7 days. CDI- label changed during inspection.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed generic bottle with purple chemical with no label. Observed another clear plastic bottle with clear liquid, no label. CDI- chemicals labeled during inspection.
33 0 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 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 boiled eggs in cooling process inside of salad prep unit. PIC stated these were boiled about an hour ago, placed into unit to finish cooling. CDI- container of eggs moved to cooler, lid removed for proper cooling.
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 containers of seasoning at the cook line with no label.
47 1 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. REPEAT. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed individual red and green cutting boards with deep grooves, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
49 0 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 areas of walk in cooler shelving needing cleaning, minor buildup. REPEAT. Note: points de-escalated as facility has cleaned walk in cooler fan grates since previous inspection.