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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 3/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed large batch of chili placed into deep volume plastic cambro and tightly covered with lid, placed in walk in cooler to cool. Observed portioned penne pasta in cooling process, portioned in plastic bags, stacked in plastic container - not allowing air flow for proper cooling. EHS found that temperature of chili and pasta had not changed after 20 minutes (remained at initial cooling temps), PIC removed chili from cooler, portioned into smaller containers and placed into freezer. PIC placed portioned pasta into walk in freezer. CDI- Chili and pasta cooling to proper parameters after correction. 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked meatballs holding above 41F in low boy reach in unit, see temperature chart. EHS determined that unit was at proper holding temperature, PIC stated this product must of been out briefly during lunch rush. CDI- product brought back to walk in cooler to cool. 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 .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 cooked penne pasta that expired on 3/6, had not been discarded. Observed open package of ham marked 3-7 to 3-21, employees are date marking foods for longer than 7 day limit. CDI- penne pasta discarded, label on ham changed to reflect the 7 day (including day opened) limit. REPEAT. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Observed improper cooling methods during inspection, observed large, deep volume container of chili cooling in walk in with lid tightly secured. Observed penne pasta in cooling process that were in portioned bags, deeply stacked in plastic container, not allowing for air flow. EHS discussed proper cooling methods with PIC and adjusted cooling methods during inspection. CDI- cooling methods changed, products cooling at proper rate after correction. REPEAT. 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 .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on main prep unit with damage, splitting and peeling from seals. REPEAT. Note: points de-escalated to 0, facility has replaced freezer gaskets in reference to previous inspections, needs to replace a different set of gaskets.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 shelving in walk in cooler with significant buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed shelving near cook line with buildup, in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink near cook line slowly leaking while in use.
55 0 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 floors/walls under prep sink with black buildup, in need of cleaning.